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Save the Water™ is seeking funding for the operating capital required to maintain and operate an independent nonprofit water science laboratory and our new DILOS (Day in the life of a scientist) junior science and water education program. With just 3% of the world’s water as freshwater, it is essential to know how to preserve this precious resource. Water quality data is used to characterize waters, identify trends, and emerging problems. The first step is to identify the toxic chemicals in our drinking water, and then methods can be developed to remove the contaminants.
Save the Water™ will also assist in determining the efficiency of pollution control programs, and respond to emergencies such as man-made and natural disasters lending the use of the laboratory, personnel, and expertise.
STW™ emphasis’s the need for public awareness and education of water crisis issues.
We therefore furnish within our site between one and three new current water issue articles and educational postings per day.
STW™ also has 18 separate distinct educational resource pages under the main heading “What We Do – Education Resources” that is expanding weekly.
A unique sponsorship opportunity lies within these public awareness postings and educational pages.
You can sponsor an archive posting (not already sponsored) for $150.00.
You can sponsor any “News Posting” (not already sponsored) for $500.00.
You receive both ad locations that you can view in any of our news postings.
You can sponsor any “Question and Answer” posting (not already sponsored) for $150.00.
The prices very due to the amount of viewings each posting receives on a monthly basis.
This sponsorship gift guarantees you and your family your logo/picture and text remains on the posting for one year (renewable each year with $100.00 gift).
Your sponsorship picture/logo 150 pixels wide by 250 pixels height and text (max 200 characters below the picture/logo) will be placed in the upper left and right corner (see current news postings). These are seen immediately when the page is displayed on the screen.
STW™ will also link your sponsorship picture/logo to your specified location on the web (providing the content of destination is one that is non offensive and does not deter from our cause of saving the water).
You can sponsor this page monthly (if not already sponsored).
(2 month commitment due to extensive layout work).
You can sponsor this page monthly (if not already sponsored).
(2 month commitment due to extensive layout work).
You can sponsor this page monthly (if not already sponsored).
(2 month commitment due to extensive layout work).
– You will receive a full banner across the top below the page title 900 wide by 80 height.
– You will receive a skyscraper position on the left side of junior page or senior page and right side of intermediate page 250 wide by up to 700 height.
– You will receive 1 banner ad in our link exchange (if you desire).
– You will receive 1 business card size ad and up to 2000 characters to describe your company in our current sponsor page.(if you desire).
– Our webmaster will help make this for you if you do not have a banner or logo.
– If you decide to stay as a sponsor your yearly rate is $500.00 per month.
NOTE: Our resource page is a yearly commitment due to the extensive work that is involved. Donation of $700.00 monthly is required.
– This sponsorship package also includes the entire left hand panel location for one year(aprx. 4000 pixels in height of ad/sponsorship space), and we will change your content monthly if requested.
To sponsor a post or page use the form below. In the message box please enter: “Post Sponsorship” or “Education Sponsorship”. “Include heading on page or volume number on posting, please specify the number of months.
Please include html of the picture or logo you wished placed if you have it, or url of site where picture is and text up to 200 characters.
If you do not have a logo or picture our webmaster will gladly help create one for you.
If you have any problems, you can phone us at : 786 417 7000
Or E-mail us @ DonorRelations@savethewater.org
You will be funding the much needed water research, water education programs and projects that STW™ has underway.
You will be creating a permanent legacy that reflects your values and commitment to saving our water.
You will receive special recognition and privileges at Save the Water™ events.
You will have the ability at any time to sponsor further postings at $75.00 for postings and $500.00 for education pages in anyone’s name that you wish to give tribute to.
STW™ is a non profit organization working to provide water research and education here in the USA and around the world.
We are pleased with the progress that we are making, but we could use some help!
We currently have the following volunteer opportunities:
• Office work from home
• Event sponsor search
• Marketing
• Grant writing
If you can help with any of these please fill out the attached “Volunteer Form” and email it to Volunteers@savethewater.org.
If you are volunteering as part of a program, we would be happy to provide the right level of documentation
to support your program needs.
We also have a few short-term projects available for your consideration.
For Office User Only: Assigned Committee_______________________________
Name:________________________________________ email address:_________________________
Street Address:________________________________ City/Zip :___________________________
Home Phone:___________________________ ______ Work Phone:____________________________
Cell Phone:____________________________ Age:________ Today’s Date:___________________
Signature of guardian if under 18 years of age:______________________________________
Place of Employment:_________________________________________________________________
Does your organization participate in a charitable gift matching program:____________
Why do you want to volunteer for STW™? ________________________________________
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How did you hear about the volunteer program? ________________________________________________
Do you have any area of specific skills that would be beneficial to STW™?______________________
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Do you know of any local business or individual who might be willing to donate service, equipment, or become a
sponsor of STW™?______________________________________________________________________
Please check the volunteer positions that you would be interested in:
____Field Research
____Crisis Relief Projects
____Blog Building, Writing and Maintenance
____Fund Raising Committee Member
____Special Event/Fundraising
____Website Posting of Articles
____Website and/or Class Education/Awareness
____Social Media (internet based)
____Marketing/Newsletter
____ Grant Writing
____Become a member of the Aqua Squad™
How many hours can you commit per week?
Weekdays/times:____________________________
Weekends/times:____________________________
Would you be interested in becoming a volunteer supervisor?___________________________________________
The U.S. ranks 26th compared to other countries in the number of students inclined towards pursuing a career in math and science. A day in the life of a scientist program is designed to arise the interest of young children and adolescents towards science. The program consists of a field trip that will instruct and excite young minds. During the trip, the students will be given a presentation on the water cycle, the scientific method, and facts about water contamination. This will open their minds to why we should protect this valuable resource.
The students will use the scientific method during the program:
1. Ask a question
2. Make observation and do research
3. Form a hypothesis
4. Test hypothesis
5. Accept or reject hypothesis
Experimental:
1. What is the condition of the environment at this location? Poor, fair, or good?
2. Observations and photos of the flora and fauna and its conditions will be noted.
3. Students will form a hypothesis.
4. The students will test their hypothesis with hands-on water and sediment collection, and measurement of various parameters such as: pH, temp, turbidity, and conductivity for water. For sediment, the students will look through a microscope to inspect microbial growth. The parameters measured will be compared with the normal range values and differences noted. The students will test their hypothesis based on the observations and test results.
5. Students will accept or reject their hypothesis.
Students will learn what a typical day in the life of a scientist is like and have a clear understanding of the scientific method. They will also acquire a greater appreciation for the value of water and the environment. Regularly scheduled field trips will keep students excited about learning while noting and recording changes in the environment. Students will experience a fun field trip while learning field water testing techniques.
The STW™ program includes the following:
1. Present a lesson called “A day in the life of a scientist” that includes a field trip to the Florida Everglades.
2. The program is divided into 3 levels, up to 4th, 5th to 8th, 9th to 12th grades.
3. Each level will meet twice per year, total lessons = 6 per year per school.
4. Preparation of final video and picture plaque of each trip with student collaboration.
5. Exchange logos on web page with link.
6. Recognition of participation on the STW™ website and membership in the AquaSquad™.
Field equipment:
This equipment will be provided by STW™.
1. Microscope, temp, pH, conductivity, turbidity, lab-ware, lab notebook, camera, video, etc.
2. Field materials. Gloves, boots, safety glasses, sample collection and transport, etc.
3. One Instructor from STW™.
School will provide:
1. Transportation and insurance coverage. Transportation of the students to and from the filed trip must be provided by the school and covered under the school’s insurance policy.
2. Additional teachers. STW™ assumes no liability or responsibility for the safety and well being of the children, that must be covered by the school and accompanying teachers.
3. Drinking water and snacks.
1. Yes you can view your entire donation history.
Yes we do issue receipts for all gifts received.
We automatically issue a proper tax deductible receipt upon verification of gift amount received.
With gift in kind, we issue the receipt in the amount allowed by USA law for the item gifted.
If you donate $1000 or more, your donation can be designated to a specific program/project.
In the donation form message box please specify the type which program(s) you wish your gift to be used in.
A donation of over $5,000 may be designated for a specific program/project after consultation with funding committee. This consultation is to review current list of projects in need of funding.
All donations of less than $1000 will be used where the need is greatest at the time of donation.
Please contact us for more information Donorrelations@savethewater.org or 786 417 7000
Save the Water™ (STW™) is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by USA law.
Receipts are provided for tax purposes.
Did you know there are unique and innovative ways to help support STW™?
There are ways in which you, your loved ones, and STW™ can all benefit at the same time. One of these unique ways is called “planned gifts.” By consulting with advisors from STW™ and with careful planning today, you can make a positive difference beyond your lifetime.
You can make a future planned gift that costs nothing during your lifetime – such as including STW™ as a beneficiary in your will, retirement plan, or life insurance policy – or you can donate appreciated securities – such as stock – to make an immediate impact on our work and realize larger tax savings.
To learn more about planned giving, please contact us at: Frankramos@savethewater.org or 786 717 7000
Supporting the future of water environmental research and education through the planned gift program is a major commitment for us all.
If you decide to make a planned gift to STW™, you will be enrolled in our STW™ H2O Committee. These are amazing people who have grasped unto the STW™’s vision and have pledged a gift that reflects their long-term commitment to the future of life on our planet. STW™ H2O Committee have remembered STW™ in a will or trust; as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy or qualified retirement plan; or funded a charitable life income gift with STW™ as the beneficiary.
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* Donate to Save the Water™ in a tribute to someone unique and special in your life.
* On the donation form, enter in the message box “Tribute To” and include the person’s name, email address and information that you are paying tribute to.
* We will forward a letter of notification to this special person.
* You can choose to not notify anyone about your gift by not entering their mailing information.
* Your tax-deductible gift will be carefully used to support the development of safe drinking water resources through research and education.
* To make a donation in the memory of an individual who has passed on please type in memory of in the message box.
* Please include the information for the person that you’d like us to notify of this gift.
* You can choose to not notify anyone about your gift by not entering their mailing information.
* Your tax-deductible gracious Memorial Gift will be carefully used in the research and education programs of STW™.
Supporting the water research and education growth of Save the Water™ is vital to our future generation’s health and well being and your funding is needed.
Gifts in kind (GIK) is a kind of charitable giving in which, instead of giving money to buy needed goods and services, the goods and services themselves are given. Your motivations for GIK may vary but include:
• Concern for the environment — Many donated goods are either second hand or otherwise surplus. If not donated to people who need them, they might otherwise end up in a landfill.
• Relief — During disasters and other humanitarian crises, companies and individuals often want to help. Giving goods that are already at hand is more cost effective for the donor than giving money to buy these same goods.
• Development — Helping with longer term development in impoverished or otherwise distressed areas is a high priority for governments and large NGOs. GIK can be a significant component of a larger humanitarian development strategy.
• Useful Purpose– The goods themselves would otherwise often end up as landfill. GIK provides a means, particularly for corporations, of doing social good with things that would otherwise be a liability.
* Cars, boats, RV’s and real property are acceptable gifts in kind.
We respect the right of every individual to have access to safe and clean drinking water. Your financial support and generosity will help support our mission.
Our present and future generations must be educated in water sustainability issues, and with the proper funding Save the Water™ will provide that extensive instruction.
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