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About LEAF

How can you help LEAF?

Volunteer

The framework of LEAF has recently been completed. We have established the following committees in order that we may move forward toward achieving our goals. We need caring individuals who share our views to step up and join us. The following is a brief description of the focus for each of our committees.

  • Endowment and Legacy Society
    Provides for the establishment of specific “Endowment Funds” for academic purposes and long-term stability.
  • EITC, Major Gifts, and Grant Writing
    Charged with attracting contributions through the PA Tax Credit Program, Major Gifts from Individuals, and Grants from Private foundations and Corporations.
  • Alumni
    Provides for the long-term success of the Foundation through the creation of an Alumni Association for both short-term (annual giving) and long-term (endowment giving).
  • Information Technology
    Supports the Foundation’s Website and Database Management of donor relations.
  • Public Relations and Advocacy
    Promotes, markets, communicates and improves the image of the foundation and student achievements within the School District and Community.
  • Allocation
    Establishes a priority list of needs for the School District, which the Foundation could support.
  • Governance
    Recruits qualified individuals in all areas of the foundation and ensures that all financial reporting requirements are met. Publishes an annual report.
  • Giving Campaign
    Contacts donors for annual solicitation campaigns.
  • Special Events
    Creates events to generate funds for the Foundation, to include an annual Signature Event.

Donate

  • Monetary Donations
    The Foundation welcomes all monetary donations, including matching funds, grants, and gifts by alumni, local businesses, and the Lehighton Area Community.
  • “In-Kind“ Donations
    The Foundation gratefully accepts donations of “goods and services” to carry on the daily business of the Foundation. Office equipment and supplies, printing, advertising, and design services, or gifts and prizes that can be used at our fundraising events are very much appreciated.
  • Memorial Donations
    You may honor a loved one by making a gift in his or her name. You may also create a gift within your estate for the Foundation or establish an endowment fund.