There are a variety of ways to support the Beaver Creek Wetlands Association
Monthly gifts provide a dependable source of support all year round.
Here is why joining the monthly giving program is the most impactful way to support the Beaver Creek Wetlands:
- Sustained Protection: Nature doesn’t take a season off. Monthly gifts ensure we have the consistent resources needed for year-round work, from maintenance of equipment, clearing invasive species, maintaining the parks or restoration work.
- Budget-Friendly Impact: A smaller monthly gift—like $15 or $25—is often easier on your wallet than a large annual lump sum, yet it adds up to a significant contribution over the year.
- Efficient Conservation: Recurring gifts reduce our administrative and processing costs. This means more of your money goes exactly where it belongs: directly into the wetlands.
- A “Set and Forget” Legacy: You can enjoy the trails and boardwalks knowing your support is automated. You’re a Fen Friend 365 days a year without having to remember to write a check.
Corporate Sponsorship
Your sponsorship provides increased visibility within our community and shows the public that you’re investing in the work we do and the Community.
Many consumers want to support a business that invests in the community.
It’s a win – win!
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, click here.
Donate Stock
This unique avenue of support offers our donors a direct opportunity to align their financial resources with their passion for conservation. By gifting stocks to BCWA, you not only provide essential financial backing but also become integral partners in our ongoing efforts to protect and preserve our natural world.
Beyond the immediate benefits to our organization, donating stocks can offer significant advantages for our supporters as well. By transferring appreciated stocks directly to BCWA, donors may avoid capital gains taxes while also receiving a charitable deduction for the full market value of the stock. This presents a win-win scenario, allowing supporters to maximize the impact of their contribution while potentially minimizing their tax liabilities. Please consult your financial advisor for details.
We invite our supporters to explore this innovative avenue of support and consider the profound impact their stock donations can have on our mission. By joining forces with us, you become an integral part of our collective effort to protect and preserve our natural world. Please reach out to Jacki Mayer, Executive Director at 937-320-9042 or jmayer@beavercreekwetlands.org for more information.
Planned Giving
Plant a Seed - Leave a Legacy for Tomorrow
Thank you for considering a gift to BCWA in your will or living trust. A planned gift is one of the easiest and most impactful ways to ensure your legacy.
There are many ways to structure a bequest — and we encourage you to consult your legal or financial advisor to determine what’s best for you.
To learn more about planned giving, please contact: Jacki Mayer, Executive Director at jmayer@beavercreekwetlands.org or reach out to The Dayton Foundation.
BCWA has an endowment with The Dayton Foundation and can accept gifts of cash, securities, life insurance, retirement assets, life estates, charitable annuities, bequests, and many other planned and deferred giving options.
IRA Charitable Distribution
If you are over 70 ½ year old and are required to take a minimum distribution from your individual retirement plan (IRA), consider making your distribution a qualified charitable distribution to Beaver Creek Wetlands Association.
Contact the administrator of your retirement account to discuss the benefits of a qualified charitable distribution and determine the next steps to give a qualified charitable distribution to BCWA. Have our mailing address on hand since your administrator will need to know where to distribute the funds.
Kroger Community Rewards Program
Register your Kroger Plus card online and link it to BCWA’s NPO number WU453. Every time you make a purchase with your Kroger Plus card, BCWA will benefit!
Dorothy Lane Market Good Neighbor Program
DLM donates thousands of dollars back to the community. The fun part is that you choose how the money is distributed using your DLM Club Card! Choose BCWA as your charity, and every time you shop and scan your Club DLM card, we will be “credited” with the purchase. At the end of the year participating charities will receive a prorated portion of the funds, depending on the amount spent by participating customers with a Club DLM card.
