Donations
Your gifts will renew a River Valley Park legacy - Edmonton’s own farm; 48 pastoral acres to showcase Alberta’s heritage, preserve open space and improve quality of life in the city with year-round equine education, therapy, sport and recreation. Visible and accessible facilities will house WELCA and Little Bits Therapeutic Riding Associations and create beautiful park amenities for public events. The city has pledged $4 Million towards the $16 Million renewal. Federal and Provincial grants have been submitted. Public and corporate support is pivotal. Our goal is to raise $5 Million from the community.
“Leave your Mark in the Park” at this peaceful, historic and visible place, which improves lives for so many. This cost-effective, high exposure opportunity to feed your soul and your bottom line is a rare and limited opportunity. Your contributions are tax-deductible.
If you have questions regarding your donation please contact us.
Methods of giving:
- Cash Gifts/Pledges payable to City of Edmonton, WELCA Capital Project, or to Little Bits Therapeutic Riding Association, WELCA Capital Project
- Gifts of Appreciated Securities - a popular alternative to cash as in addition to receiving income tax deduction for the full market value of your gift, you may also bypass capital gains tax on its appreciation.
- Matching Gift Programs from individuals and organizations increase the overall level of support.
» Major Donor Categories – Founders and Champions
» Classic Donor Categories – Hearts and Horseshoes
» Friends Categories
Major Donor Categories
FOUNDERS AND CHAMPIONS $75,000-$3 Million
WELCA and Little Bits Headquarters - $3,000,000
Benefits
- Permanent and prominent naming rights to building/feature in perpetuity
- Permanent and prominent building/feature signage
- Permanent and prominent directional and recognition building/feature signage within WELCA parklands
- Permanent recognition in WELCA marketing and advertising materials referring to WELCA Headquarters, including: Major Annual reports, WELCA stationery, website
- Prominent position in “Hoofbeats & Heartbeats” newsletter for 5 consecutive years
- Website links
- Permission to use permanent co-op tagline in all corporate marketing, i.e. “Proud Sponsor of Whitemud Equine Learning Centre Association in Edmonton’s River Valley Park”
- Lifetime WELCA membership (individual, family, corporate)
- Special invitation and seating for WELCA Appreciation events
- Plaque in main lobby of WELCA/Little Bits Headquarters or on feature/building
- Access to WELCA venues (Headquarters, show grounds, Keillor Log Cabin) for entertainment and corporate activities
- Comprehensive press outreach program announcing “Leave your Mark in the Park” Capital Campaign commitment
WELCA Heritage Homes, Courtyard and Gardens- $750,000
WELCA Headquarters Main Lobby and Entrance - $350,000
WELCA Heritage Barns - $300,000
Riverside Sand Ring - $200,000
Southside Sand Ring - $200,000
Bridle Trails - $100,000
Keillor Heritage Courtyard and Gardens - $100,000
Horse Lover’s Lane Paving - $100,000
Horse Lover’s Lane Trees and landscaping $75,000
WELCA Classroom #1 - $75,000
WELCA Classroom # 2 -$75,000
Show Ring Bleachers - $75,000
Classic Donor Categories
Platinum Horseshoe Level $50,000-$74,999
Benefits
- Recognition in select WELCA marketing and advertising materials including: annual reports, “Hoofbeats & Heartbeats” newsletter, website
- Website links
- Ten year membership to WELCA (individual, immediate family)
- Plaque on sponsored lane, trail, ring, building or facility in the park at WELCA
- Comprehensive press outreach program announcing “Leave your Mark in the Park” Capital Campaign commitment
Gold Horseshoe Level $25,000-$49,999
Benefits
- Recognition in select WELCA marketing and advertising materials including: annual reports, “Hoofbeats & Heartbeats” newsletter, website
- 5 year membership to WELCA (individual, immediate family)
- Plaque in Main Lobby at WELCA
- Comprehensive press outreach program announcing “Leave your Mark in the Park” Capital Campaign commitment
Silver Horseshoe Level $10,000-$24,000
- Recognition in select WELCA marketing and advertising materials including: annual reports, “Hoofbeats & Heartbeats” newsletter, website
- Plaque in Main Lobby at WELCA
- Comprehensive press outreach program announcing “Leave your Mark in the Park” Capital Campaign commitment
Bronze Heart Level -$5,000-$9,999
- Name/Dedicate a Horse Stall or Park Bench
- Recognition in select WELCA marketing and advertising materials including: annual reports, “Hoofbeats & Heartbeats” newsletter, website
- Comprehensive press outreach program announcing “Leave your Mark in the Park” Capital Campaign commitment
Friends of Little Bits and WELCA Donor Categories
President’s Donors $1,000-$4,999
Benefits
- Personal message engraved on 12” paving stone for Courtyard or pathway
- Recognition in WELCA Annual Reports
Full Stride Donors $500-$999
Benefits
- Personal message engraved on 8” paving stone for Courtyard or pathway
- Recognition in WELCA Annual Reports
Gallop Donors $200-$499
Benefits
- Name on Courtyard brick
- Recognition in WELCA Annual Reports
$1-$199
Walk On Donors
Benefits
- Recognition in WELCA Annual Reports
If you have questions regarding your donation please contact us.
