Berthoud Historical Society Endowment Fund
For 30 years, the Berthoud Historical Society relied solely on membership dues and fundraising events to finance its mission of preserving the local heritage. .jpg)
With the goal of shifting its focus from fundraising to the mission, leaders of the all-volunteer nonprofit organization established an Agency fund in July 2006.
“The Berthoud Historical Society Endowment Fund was set up as part of a five-year ‘Forge the Future for Our Past’ capital campaign,” Board President Mark French said. “The campaign will help us acquire additional property for a new museum building, renovate existing museum facilities and build an endowment that will generate lasting support for our museum’s ongoing needs.”
Community Foundation President Ray Caraway met with the agency’s leaders to survey their needs.
“The friendly and knowledgeable staff guided us through the process,” Mark said, “and continues to provide us with valuable assistance.”
There’s another advantage to partnering with the Community Foundation.
“Since the Community Foundation’s work is well-known in Berthoud,” Mark said, “we know that many donors to our endowment and capital campaign will feel comfortable contributing.”
Pictured at right is Mark French, board president of the Berthoud Historical Society.