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The Trumpeter Swan Society

Become a monthly Swan Sustainer to help Trumpeter Swans every day of the year

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As a Swan Sustainer, your first twelve monthly gifts are DOUBLED.

  • You make a gift automatically through your bank account, credit card or Donor Advised Fund that's most comfortable for your budget
  • No concerns about stamps or getting to the Post Office. It's easy, convenient and secure
  • You know the funds will be there to help Trumpeter Swans all year long
  • It takes ongoing, steady support to make sure swans are in locations that are safe, secure and known throughout the year.
  • Your monthly gift will help swans through our program areas: Restoration and management, Swan Health, Education and Research, Advocacy and Outreach.

Once you become a Swan Sustainer:  

  • You’ll receive a thank you in the mail
  • You’ll receive a complete statement for tax purposes every January
  • You’ll help Trumpeter Swans every day of the year .
  • You can change your monthly donation amount anytime. Simply call 715-441-1994 or send an email to ttss@trumpeterswansociety.org.

Frequently asked questions

Q.        How does becoming a Swan Sustainer work?

A.        You simply transfer your fixed monthly gift from your bank account or charge your credit/card to The Trumpeter  Swan Society . It is convenient and you will know that your gift supports ongoing programs.

Q.        Is my gift safe and confidential?

A.        Absolutely. Perhaps even safer than regular mail, because your name, address and giving information are kept strictly confidential and secure. You are in control of your giving decisions at all times.

Q.        How do I change my monthly gift?

A.        It’s easy. You can change your amount by calling notify you by calling 715-441-1994 or sending an email to ttss@trumpeterswansociety.org or by writing to Margaret Smith, The Trumpeter Swan Society. 12615 Rockford Rd., Plymouth, MN 55441 . We will be happy to promptly make any changes you request.  Please note that it might take a few days to take effect.

Q.        How will I keep records of my monthly gifts?

A.        Your monthly bank statement or credit card will show the precise amount and date of your gift transfer to The Trumpeter Swan Society.

Q.        Will I still get news about Trumpeter Swans and how my gift is making a positive impact?

A.        Yes! You will receive regular updates through Trumpetings, published three times/year. If you subscribe to Enews, you will receive those issues as well.

Q. How do I become a Swan Sustainer?

A. Simply fill out the online form, click submit and your monthly gifts will start making a difference.

Thank you for becoming a  Swan Sustainer to help swans every day of the year

Give Monthly

Become a Swan Sustainer- Your gift is doubled!

Your monthly gift is doubled for a year!

Your doubled monthly gift will provide continuous support to make sure trumpeter swans return to regions where they have been absent for decades. Your doubled monthly gift makes sure trumpeter swans are in habitats that are safe, secure and known.

Monthly giving is the most effective way to ensure programs that help Trumpeter Swans keep working every day, twelve months a year.

It’s convenient for you and easy on your budget.  It's easy to make and to fit your life and your values.

You can have as little as $5 per month automatically charged to your credit card or withdrawn from your bank account, or given through your Donor Advised Fund.

Your membership is always current. It’s easier for you -- and a reliable source of monthly revenue for us so that we can plan our budget more efficiently.

Your doubled monthly gift will help swans through programs that:

  •        work with partners to restore and manage swans across North America,
  •        safeguard swan health and protect habitat swan use throughout the year
  •        advocate on issues and threats affecting swans  
  •        fund research for science-based expertise to help swans long term

Yes! I want to be a monthly Swan Sustainer and have my gift doubled to help Trumpeter Swans every day of the year

 

Donate with confidence. The Trumpeter Swan Society achieved the Platinum Seal of Transparency (highest level) by Candid – a nonprofit rating organization. Your privacy is important to the Trumpeter Swan Society. We will never share or sell your information to an outside entity.

The Trumpeter Swan Society is PCI Compliant to protect your credit card information

Your monthly Swan Sustainer tax deductible donation to The Trumpeter Swan Society, on or about the 18th of each month after your first gift, will be put to work to support our North American swan programs and activities, including restoration and management, swan health, education and research, and outreach and advocacy. The Trumpeter Swan Society is a 501c3 non profit charity.  Donations are tax deductible in the United States to the extent allowed by law.

If you are a recurring monthly donor and you want to cancel your recurring donation, email ttss@trumpeterswansociety.org, or call 715-441-1994 or use the Contact Us link in the footer.

Note: Many of our supporters give grants from their Donor Advised Funds, or (if they’re over 70.5), make a Qualified Charitable Distribution from their IRAs, all of which are more “tax-smart” than giving cash.

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