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Global economic
crisis, energy dependence, war on terror, homeland security,
and world health concerns are daily sound bites.
The fact is international issues are affecting our lives every
day; more so now than before.
The World Affairs Council of Charlotte serves as regional
center for education and discussion of
world affairs; seeking to provide leadership
for global thinking, believing that a broad perspective
is necessary for effective competition in the global
economy and for responsible citizenship in the
increasingly interdependent political world.
Connecting the big
dots in what is becoming a very small world....
Just
as the
United States reinvents itself in the global arena; the Council
has to redefine it's goals and missions for the upcoming
2008-2009 year. Non-profit giving has reduced significantly due
to the recent economic stresses here at home (and abroad) but
the Council is remains committed to encouraging engaged
citizenry and creating well-informed individuals and communities
in Mecklenburg County and it's surrounding areas.
As we grow in size and operation, your financial contribution
(and in-kind gifts) is the most important source of the
Council's general operating funds.
The World Affairs Council of
Charlotte is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions
are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law
How
can you invest in the World Affairs Council of Charlotte?
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Individual Membership
Become a
member
of the
World Affairs Council of Charlotte and help us bring the world
to the Queen City. Various membership levels are
available on our
individual membership page
or you may
download our membership
form and fax (704-687-4372) or mail it back to the Council
(Attn: Sofia Carillo, WAC-Charlotte, UNCC, 227 CHHS Building, 9201 University City
Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28223).
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Pledge or Donate Funds
Make your gift or pledge to the World Affairs
Council of Charlotte
downloading and completing
the Council's 2008 pledge form
and
fax (704-687-4372) or mail it back to the Council
(Attn: Sofia Carillo, WAC-Charlotte, UNCC, 227 CHHS Building, 9201 University City
Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28223).
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Friends of the Council Program
Join the
"Friends of the Council"
Program where $ 25 is deducted from your credit card account
every month to support Council operations, programming and educational
outreach of the World Affairs Council of Charlotte. Your monthly
gift is tax deductible to the extent allowed by the law.
Download the
"Friends of the Circle Form"
or
join
now (click below).
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Gift
Membership or Refer-A-Friend
Purchase a
gift membership
for a family member, friend, or colleague.
Gift memberships
are perfect for any celebration be it college graduation,
birthdays, promotion at a new job or
end-of-the-year-holiday-giving. You will be giving the recipient
the gift of international education and engaged citizenry in
addition to financially supporting the Council's mission.
Refer-a-Friend
(and if your friend joins the Council) and receive $ 10 off
your next program fee. The Council will send a letter of
interest to your referral and if the individuals joins the
Council, you will receive a $ 10 gift certificate redeemable
at our next program. Please contact Sofia Carillo,
Acting Program and Membership Manager at 704-687-7757 or e-mail
susanveit@worldaffairscharlotte.org
if you're like to refer a friend (or
two).
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Workplace Giving or Employee Matching Program
Your contributions can have twice the impact on Council
funding if you participate in your company's employee
matching program. Many employers sponsor matching gift
programs and will match any charitable contributions made by
their employees.
Contact your human resources office to learn if your
employer offers a gift-matching program to employees. If
they do, please complete the necessary forms and forward the
required documentation to our office for final processing.
We'll take care of the rest.
For more information, please contact
info@worldaffairscharlotte.org or call 704-687-7762.
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Transfer Stock or Bonds to the Council
You
may also choose to contribute appreciated securities (bonds,
stocks) or property such as real estate and equipment. In
addition, you may also choose to name the Council as beneficiary
in your will and final testament please
contact Charlotte Klopp, Director of Programming and Development
at 704-687-7758 or
e-mail
the Council to
discuss this method of donation.
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