Top 10 reasons to add ICCSD Foundation to your holiday giving plans this year:

10. It’s easy! Just add http://www.iccsdfoundation.org/ to your favorites and with one quick click, you can honor a teacher, principal, or mentor with a contribution to the Excellence Fund in his or her name.  

9. You can involve your child. Donate online and print off a certificate for your child to customize and present to their teacher.

8. You can use your holiday giving as an opportunity to talk to your kids about charitable giving.

7. It’s green! You can donate entirely online – no checks to write, no trips to the store!

6. It’s worthwhile! To date, the ICCSDF has reached more than 200,000 students in our district.

5. Sure beats standing in line during the holidays to find that "My Favorite Teacher" coffee mug to give your child’s teacher!

4. What other present comes with a tax benefit?

3. What other gift takes up no space, except in the recipient’s heart?

2. You have a former teacher or principal or mentor who meant the world to you; giving a gift in his or her name is a great way to honor them at the holidays.

1. What better way to give back to the community?

Recognize a special teacher, principal, or staff person by giving a donation to the Excellence Fund in their name.  Click here to learn more about the Excellence Fund.

You will receive a tax receipt for your donation, and your recipient will also be notified of your gift made in their honor.

Here’s how:

• Click here to donate online. Or visit the donation page on our website: http://www.iccsdfoundation.org/give.htm. 
  (Be sure to note your teacher’s name and school in the comments section of the online giving process.)
• OR Mail your contribution (payable to ICCSD Foundation) to:      ICCSD Foundation
  509 S. Dubuque St.
  Iowa City, IA  52240. 
  (Be sure to include a note with the teacher’s name and school.)

Happy Holidays from the ICCSD Foundation!