CHARITABLE GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
“BUILDERS OF LIVES"
FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN

* Campaign History

At Nishna Productions, Inc., every day is about making a positive difference in the lives of people with disabilities. In 2005, funding was needed to support some special projects that would greatly enhance the lives of people with disabilities. However, with the rising costs of goods and services, Nishna Productions, Inc., was financially unable to complete some of those necessary projects. Thus, the agency targeted certain special projects that needed funding and developed a fundraising campaign titled “Builders of Lives.”

* Giving Opportunities

By making a decision to take an active role in the success of a “Builders of Lives” project, your donation will not only enrich the lives of people with disabilities today but in the years to come.

Please consider becoming a donor in one of the following categories….

        BUILDER - ($500 and above)
          SUPPORTER – ($250 - $499)
          CENTURY – ($100 - $249)
          BELIEVER – ($50 - $99)
          FRIEND ($25 - $49)
          OTHER ($24 OR LESS)

Please mail your tax-deductible contribution to Nishna Productions, Inc., 902 Day Street, P.O. Box 70, Shenandoah, Iowa 51601.
Please make your check payable to “Builders of Lives” Projects.

* 2007-2008 Capital Needs

1. SHENANDOAH WORK CENTER

         A.     Dock Area Replacement - $4,980
    B.      Grading to Correct South Driveway Elevation - $6,345
    C.     Paving South Driveway - $6,428

2. RED OAK WORK CENTER

A. New vocational Building with Commercial Laundry Equipment - $1,200,000

3. RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES

A. Six Air Condensers at $1,500 each - $9,000

4. LOWELL APARTMENTS – SHENANDOAH

A. Bathroom Enhancement Project - $41,000

* 2007-2008 "Wish List"

Donations for Special Olympics Program Expansion to involve more events, more clients, and more staff
Power Point Projector with Lap Top
Wooden Cabinets for Supplies in Day Habilitation Services
Digital Camera (5 or 6 mega pixels)

* Donation Advantages

Nishna Productions, Inc., is qualified 501 (c) (3) tax exempt, non-profit, organization. All donations to the agency can be considered tax-deductible.

In November of 2007, Nishna Productions, Inc. established an Endowment Fund through the Greater Shenandoah Foundation in Shenandoah. This endowment fund will enable Nishna Productions, Inc. to draw the income from the endowment fund for capital expenditures, such as building renovations and repairs and the purchase of equipment and supplies to benefit the individuals with disabilities receiving services from the agency. The endowment fund will also help assure the long term viability of Nishna Productions, Inc.

Donors can make donations to this fund through the Greater Shenandoah Foundation, but specifically for the Nishna Productions, Inc. Endowment Fund. Donors can also make donations directly to Nishna Productions, Inc. and specify that the donation be added to this endowment fund.

Contributors to this endowment fund may receive specific tax benefits for their contribution. These benefits may allow the contributor a twenty percent tax credit from the State of Iowa, as well as the regular federal tax deductibility privilege. Advice from your tax advisor should be sought before making these types of gifts.

The Greater Shenandoah Foundation is a tax-exempt, charitable foundation authorized under Internal Revenue Code 501c(3) to accept tax-deductible donations, grants, and bequests which can be then used to fund worthy projects, institutions, and charitable causes. Even though the Nishna Productions’ funds are being maintained and managed by the Greater Shenandoah Foundation, the proceeds from these funds will be used to benefit all Nishna Productions’ operations in Page, Fremont, Montgomery and Mills counties. These funds will not be restricted to usage only in Shenandoah or Page County.