Fundraising Campaign
Connections start here, and so does our campaign.
Watertown Area Volunteer Connections is raising funds to support community volunteering and mentorship in Watertown, South Dakota. A $50,000 matching gift is already secured. Help us reach the $200,000 goal.
Campaign progress
$50,000 secured toward a $200,000 goal
$50,000
Matching gift secured
$200,000
Overall campaign goal
25% funded
$0
$100,000 launch milestone (halfway)
$200,000
Reaching the $100,000 launch milestone is the first major step. The $50,000 matching gift is secured, and every contribution moves the bar toward launch.
Why it matters
Why this campaign matters
Watertown Area Volunteer Connections shares information about community volunteering and mentorship in Watertown, South Dakota, and guides people interested in supporting the organization through its fundraising stage.
Funds raised in this stage help the organization get started. With a $50,000 matching gift secured, your gift helps carry the campaign toward the $100,000 launch milestone and the $200,000 overall goal.
Suggested giving levels
Choose a way to give
Every gift counts. These levels are suggestions to help you decide; give what feels right for you.
$25
Friend of Connections. A first step that adds to the campaign total.
$100
Community Connector. A steady contribution toward the launch milestone.
$500
Mentorship Champion. A leadership gift that helps the campaign gain momentum.
Your amount
Give any amount. Whatever you can share helps close the gap to $200,000.
Questions, answered
Good to know before you give
What is the $50,000 matching gift?
A $50,000 matching gift has been secured toward the $200,000 overall campaign goal. It is the foundation the rest of the campaign builds on.
What is the $100,000 launch milestone?
The $100,000 launch milestone is the halfway point of the campaign and the first major goal on the way to $200,000.
How do I give?
Use the donation button on this page to begin. If you would like to talk through giving options first, reach out using the contact information in the section below.
Can I help without donating?
Yes. Volunteering, sharing the campaign, and spreading the word all help. See the ways to support below.
Beyond donating
Other ways to support
Share the campaign
Tell neighbors, friends, and colleagues in the Watertown area about the campaign and the progress so far.
Volunteer your time
Community volunteering and mentorship are at the heart of what we do. Ask how you can get involved.
Introduce a mentor
Know someone who could support mentorship in Watertown? Make the connection and point them to this page.
Stay informed
Follow the campaign as it moves from the $50,000 match toward the $100,000 launch milestone.
Next steps
Questions? Let's talk.
Watertown Area Volunteer Connections guides people interested in supporting the organization through its fundraising stage. If you have questions about giving, volunteering, or mentorship, reach out through the contact details on this site and we will point you to the right next step.
- Choose a giving level or your own amount.
- Share the campaign with someone in Watertown.
- Ask us how to volunteer or support mentorship.
Help us reach $100,000 and launch.
With $50,000 already matched, your gift goes further. Join the campaign today.