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How We Raise Funds
We raise funds to support the New Hanover County Arboretum and local Extension programming through a combination of membership fees, donations, grants, special events, and community or corporate sponsorships. These funding sources help us maintain the Arboretum’s gardens and support educational programming.
Ways to Support the Friends
1) Make a Donation
Your donation helps support the Friends' ongoing work. You can give a general donation or designate your gift for a specific renovation project or goal.
2) Engraved Pavers, Tributes & Memorials
Would you like to honor a loved one who served in the military? Or perhaps commemorate a family member, a special friend, or leave a lasting memorial? An engraved paver is a meaningful and lasting way to do so.
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A Tribute or Memorial Donation is a monetary gift that is designated to honor a living person or remember someone who has passed away.
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3) Planned Giving
A qualified charitable distribution (QCD) is a payment made directly from an IRA to a charitable organization. Specific requirements must be met for an IRA owner to make a QCD. Below is a summary of the rules and best practices to help you understand this charitable distribution.
4) Corporate Sponsorship
Becoming a Corporate Sponsor of the New Hanover County Arboretum offers a unique opportunity to align with our mission to support the NHC Arboretum and Cooperative Extension financially. Moreover, you will help cultivate a space where nature and knowledge grow together, ensuring that our gardens continue to inspire and educate for generations to come.