Olam Tikvah Capital Campaign

Capital Campaign:

Building Sacred Space for the Seasons of Our Lives

For more information, call Bill Behrmann or e-mail capitalcampaign@olamtikvah.org.

Why do we have a Capital Campaign?

In 2004, then-president Susan Kristol wrote, "It's up to us now." She went on to explain: "To accomplish our mission as a synagogue, we need more parking, a larger lobby, places for adults to meet and learn, space for a library and a youth lounge, a larger social hall, more restrooms, and above all, functional classrooms for our religious school and preschool, with soundproof walls and real windows. ... It is our turn to carry on the work of our generous founding families and to do something important for ourselves and future generations. ...Everyone will be asked to contribute at the level that is right for them. All gifts will be appropriately acknowledged and valued." Follow our progress on our Building page.

Barbara Holleb, of our Capital Campaign Steering Committee, wrote eloquently, "Olam Tikvah has been there for us, through the collective seasons of our lives. It is now time for us to embrace this season of growth and commit as much as we can to the building of more sacred space."

We have a Capital Campaign so that everyone can participate in creating the future of Olam Tikvah.

Who will contribute?

Every synagogue family will be asked to make a voluntary contribution, to the fullest extent of its capability. Before being asked to give, members will be given the opportunity to learn, in detail, about the need, the project and the benefits of a successful fundraising effort.

How can I give?

Donors may make pledges of one-time gifts, or spread out the payment of a gift over five years. Spreading payments over a five-year period permits a more substantial donation. Contributions may be cash or stock.

Who will know how much I pledge?

Only those campaign leaders and staff members responsible for maintaining Olam Tikvah's financial records will know the terms and amount of your pledge, unless you choose to let the amount of your pledge be communicated to other synagogue families as an example to motivate the giving of others. When donors are acknowledged through the gift recognition program, each contributor will be privately consulted, and those who wish to remain anonymous may do so.

How will I be recognized?

There are naming opportunities for gifts over $36,000. The "Chai Circle" recognizes donors who have pledged $18,000 to $36,000.

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