CHARITABLE GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
“BUILDERS OF LIVES"
FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN
All donations can be mailed to:
Nishna Productions, Inc.
P.O. Box 70
Shenandoah, Iowa 51601

GREAT DONATION OPPORTUNITY!

Nishna Productions, Inc. is currently involved in an extremely worthwhile project called “The Nishna Productions, Inc. Vocational Training Center Project.” The project involves the construction of a new facility in Red Oak. The purpose of the project is threefold: (1)The new building will offer a work area large enough to efficiently accommodate all current and future business work contracts and the Red Oak Public Redemption Center; (2) It will provide a new dimension of vocational opportunities to people with disabilities with the implementation of a commercial laundry operation; and (3) It will allow the current facility at 207 South 3^rd Street to be used to enhance adult day care services to individuals with disabilities in less-crowded conditions through expansion into the areas previously occupied by the vocational area.

The project is estimated to cost $1,402,000. Nishna Productions, Inc. has already been awarded a Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $600,000 in March of 2009 for this project. The agency has also been approved for a $426,000 loan and a $99,500 grant from the USDA Rural Facilities Development Program. Donations in the amount of $125,000 have also been made through grants and private donations. However, an additional $151,500 is needed to complete the funding for the project.

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone to make a charitable contribution to an extremely worthwhile project.

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

* 2010 "Wish List"

Shenandoah Work Center:

Awning over top of client load/unloading area - $1610
Dock area replacement - $5198
Pave gravel area south of dock drive - $6612
Concrete floor and shelving for outside shed - floor $9200, shelves $5400

Administrative Department:

NAS Network back-up device for servers - $250 ea. (2)
Power Point Projector with laptop computer
Digital Camera
Electronic Documentation Software - $4000

Day Habilitation Services:

Refrigerator for Shenandoah Day Hab program

Red Oak Work Center:

8 ft white lightweight tables for client break room - $280
Funds to Complete Building of New Vocational Center - $227,000

Residential Services:

Modest house in Clarinda to develop a four person site for individuals who want to make their home in Clarinda and receive residential services from Nishna Productions, Inc.

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 State and/or Federal tax benefits for their contribution. Donors may also possibly qualify for the Iowa Endowment Tax Credit of twenty percent. 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.

However, most importantly, by contributing to one of Nishna Productions, Inc., projects, or by contributing to Nishna Productions, Inc. Endowment Fund, you can end your day by knowing that YOU have played a major role in making many lives of individuals with disabilities more meaningful……