Giving Opportunities
Since the Amarillo Garden Club was first formed in the spring of 1929, hundreds of men and women of vision have worked hard to prove that gardening is possible on the dry, high plains of Texas. "Today, the Gardens are living works of art in the Panhandle supported almost exclusively by private donations. Make your gift today and join in our efforts to share nature's beauty with the people of Texas." Bob Hatton, Interim Executive Director
Annual Fund
"Welcome to My Garden" Sponsor
A $5,000 gift underwrites gate receipts for one quarter (three month period) and welcomes visitors free of charge during this time. In addition to the Magnolia level of membership benefits provided for gifts of $5,000 or more, "Welcome to My Garden" sponsors will be recognized with signage describing their gift on-site. They will also be featured in one issue of the newsletter and on the ABG website for a three month period.
1Q, 2Q & 3Q, 2010 Sponsor: Amarillo National Bank.
"Maintenance is Beautiful" Sponsor
A $2,500 gift will underwrite the cost of Gardens' mechanical maintenance for one month, as well as provide support for additional expenses such as repairing walls, fountains, and the greenhouses. In addition to the Wisteria level of membership benefits provided for gifts of $2,500 or more, "Maintenance is Beautiful" sponsors will be recognized with signage describing their gift on-site. They will also be featured in one issue of the newsletter and on the ABG website for that entire month. Previous sponsors.
"People Make the Garden Grow" Sponsor
A $1,000 gift will support staff costs of the Gardens, as well as provide funds to underwrite volunteer expenses. In addition to the Juniper level of membership benefits provided for gifts of $1,000 or more, "People Make the Garden Grow" sponsors will be recognized in a continuous loop video system to be installed on-site. This unique video system will not only recognized sponsors, but will also educate visitors on the many roles people play in the gardens - volunteers, office staff, board of directors, labor staff and Friends volunteers. Previous sponsors.
"Adopt a Spot" Sponsor
A $1,500 gift gives sponsors the opportunity to have an impact in a small, specific area of the Gardens for one year or a $750 gift would "Adopt a Spot" for one season. The funds will provide for things like annual and perennial plantings for the adopted spot, identifying plant signage, mulch, maintenance, seasonal bulbs and other expenses. Identification markers with the sponsor's name and/or honoree's name will be displayed at their adopted spot. Many thanks to our current Adopt-a-Spot & -Pot sponsors (click here for listing). Print and fill out a sponsorship form.
"Adopt a Pot" Sponsor
"Adopt a Pot" gifts support the expense of one large pot on the Gardens' grounds. A $250 gift will purchase a new pot or fill an existing pot with seasonal plantings for a year, as well as signage, maintenance, and irrigation expense, for example. A $100 "Adopt a Pot" gift will underwrite costs for a single season. These gifts allow the Gardens to emphasize annuals and seasonal color, as well as place unusual plantings in priority locations throughout the year. Identification markers with the sponsor's name and or/ honoree's name will be displayed at their adopted pot. Many thanks to our current Adopt-a-Spot & -Pot sponsors (click here for listing).Print and fill out a sponsorship form.
Butterfly Sign Campaign
New informative butterfly-shaped signs, created by Neal Hinders, will educate visitors on butterflies while providing an artistic element to our Franklin Butterfly Garden, given by James and Yvonne Franklin. Hand-crafted by local artists, these signs will be constructed of metal with ceramic tile inserts for color, information, and a plaque identifying the contributors name. Please consider a butterfly sign sponsorship for $1,000. Click here to view the sign.
Conservatory Plant Wish List
ABG Horticulturist, Greg Lusk, plans to incorporate new plants in the Mary E. Bivins Tropical Conservatory to offer winter interest and long lasting color. Some of his favorite selections for creating this winter paradise include: Pagoda flower, Citrus trees, Papaya, Cocoa tree, Royal Poinciana tree, Glorisa Lilly, Orchid tree, and Lipstick palm. A $100 donation covers the purchase price and initial care for one of these new additions. Please contact Greg to discuss a conservatory plant purchase. (806) 352-6513. Previous sponsors.
Additional Giving Opportunities
Other types of sponsorship include:
Music in the Gardens -available June, July and August -$500 per performance sponsors and a $5,000 per season sponsor available.
2010 sponsors are:
Engler Foundation, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, and Amarillo Opera
Monthly website (www.AmarilloBotanicalGardens.org) sponsorship - $100
One issue of the ABG quarterly newsletter "Garden Talk" - Call for pricing information.
1Q-4Q, 2010 Newsletter Sponsor: Panhandle Greenhouses
Development and production of garden map - Call for pricing information.
2010 Map Sponsor: Pete's Greenhouse
Lasting Legacy Endowment
Donors may also choose to make a gift of any amount to support the "Lasting Legacy Fund". Income generated annually from this endowment fund will be used to address annual operational expenses including garden development and maintenance, staff and labor costs, and seasonal plantings in both the gardens and the Mary E. Bivins Tropical Conservatory.