Sustainable Harvest International: For People + the Planet

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National Philanthropy Day

 

 

Happy National Philanthropy Day! What's that you say? You've never heard of NPD? Not sure what it's all about? No problem!

Sustainable Harvest International board members in El Tulle, Honduras following the graduation ceremony of farmers who partner with us. - Photo by Michele Christle

A Spirit of Giving

National Philanthropy Day is an annual opportunity for nonprofit organizations to recognize you- the volunteers, donors, and activists who are Changing Lives + Transforming Landscapes through charitable action. Nice, right?

Dieter Marmet was the first donor to Sustainable Harvest International! Learn more about the friendship that sparked his life-long generosity here.

Philanthropy isn't just a fancy way of thinking about giving to charity. It's an acknowledgment of the values and beliefs that drive you to want to improve the lives of others and protect the natural world. Today, we're excited to celebrate those values and the people who help farmers and forests along with us.

Today, we're celebrating YOU! You give your time, money, expertise, and other resources because you believe in helping others. We'd be lost without you.

Al Schwendtner is a long-time supporter and former board member who even accompanied us on a trip to Central America. We join many empowered farmers in thanking Al for his generosity.

What's Your Style?

There are so many ways to practice philanthropic values! Below you'll find a few of the ways people who believe in sustainable, long-term solutions to climate change and rural poverty choose to support our work. What's the right giving method for you?

Volunteer
We rely on a multitude of volunteers whose gifts of time and expertise keep us running. See what past volunteers have contributed and keep up on volunteer opportunities here.

Travel to the Field
Get your hands dirty by traveling to Panama with us this winter to work alongside farmers who partner with us. You'll witness philanthropy in action on the front lines of climate change.

Learn a little about the past and future of our organization from Charlotte Dougherty and Steve Richards, the fearless leaders of our Board of Directors.

Give a Gift
Giving a gift in honor or in memory of someone special is the perfect way to send a caring message of hope. We'll even send the recipient a beautiful card acknowledging your gift if you choose. Holiday shopping just got easier!

Estate Planning
Including Sustainable Harvest International in your will is a great way to leave a lasting legacy of support for people and the planet for future generation. Contact us if you're considering including us in your plans.

Find out how Magnolia Rose, our youngest Major Donor, has been supporting farmers + forests in a big way since she was 11 years old! Story here.

Business Partnerships
Are you a business leader? Corporate partnerships provide a streamlined way for your business to promote its commitment to ending poverty, combatting climate change, or promoting sustainable agriculture.

Gifts of Stock
Under some circumstances, giving gifts of stock can have greater tax benefits than cash donations. When you consult your broker, provide the following: Sustainable Harvest International, First Clearing LLC, FBO Account #5978-4935, DTC #0141.

Shop with AmazonSmile
Did you know you can support Sustainable Harvest International just by using this link when you purchase from Amazon? It's easy and free!

We're grateful to each any every one of you for your commitment to improving the planet and the lives of families in need. Thank you!