End-Of-Year Fundraising. Consider a monthly gift.

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I have been blessed to be the director of Sound View Camp for over seven years.  In this time, much has changed with new programs, a marked commitment to land stewardship, and thousands of kids and families served.  A talented staff, committed board, and scores of volunteers have made wonderful things happen during my tenure.

The future is also very bright:

  • In 2024, Sound View Camp will become its own 501(c)(3) non-profit which will allow greater autonomy and access to different kinds of grants,

  • Our relationship with the Nisqually Land Trust is exciting and collaborative.  Proceeds from the environmental easement sit safely in an endowment fund to provide regular interest income to sustain operations.  

  • Outdoor Environmental Education (OEE) has really taken off.  Visiting schools with eager students is a perfect use for our camp.  Sending young people back into their communities with environmental stewardship skills is missional for us.

Outdoor environmental education is integrated in all that we do.

My vision is that Sound View Camp will thrive in the years ahead.  Venturing forth as our own 501(c)(3) will require sustaining funds in addition to income generated by programs alone.  I really hope that 15-20% of our camp revenue will come from donations.  This is truly a mark of a healthy nonprofit.

This is my end-of-the year ask.  Can you commit to setting up a monthly gift?  It really doesn't need to be a large amount - just something we can depend on and budget for.   I would really like to start the new camp board out right with a growing list of monthly donors. Just a few dollars a month goes a long way.

I am also looking for those willing to serve on the new camp board.  We need creative people with a passion for what we do but also with a "can do" attitude about fundraising.  Please email me if you are interested.

Thank you for your kind support!   On behalf of the Sound View staff and board, I wish you and your family a very happy and safe New Year!

Kurt Sample
Camp Director
soundviewcamp.com/donate