GIVING
WAYS TO GIVE
Every kid deserves
a team.
Join us in making rowing a reality for more youth by making a contribution to the George Pocock Rowing Foundation.
UPCOMING FUNDRAISING EVENTS
HEAD OF THE LAKE PANCAKE FEED: NOVEMBER 4th
At the Head of the Lake Regatta the Pocock Foundation hosts a pancake fundraiser for youth rowing access. Contributions from pancake purchases help get more kids on the water-- and the pancakes help keep the regatta participants fueled for race day!
Saturday, November 4th, 2018 - 7 am to 1 pm
University of Washington's Conibear Shellhouse Upstairs Deck
$8 per person with advanced registration, $10 per person
at the door, $5 per child under age 10
FREE for coaches, referees, and Erg Ed teachers.
MAKE A GIFT
Your gift puts more kids on the water. By donating to the Pocock Foundation, every young person who wants to row in the Pacific Northwest will be able to do so, regardless of circumstance.
Registration for one year of
after-school youth rowing
Spring rowing registration fees
Uniform and training gear
Swimming lessons.
$1,880
$600
$125
$55
SPONSORSHIP
The George Pocock Rowing Foundation is the largest rowing collaborative in the country and our high-quality programs and coaches make rowing available to individuals of all ages and abilities. By sponsoring the GPRF, your message will be heard by thousands of highly educated, active, engaged and health-conscious individuals – AND you’ll change lives through rowing. There are five sponsorship levels:
GOLD
SILVER
Perks of Silver level PLUS a banner ad on our website, and industry exclusivity and select title rights at one of our events.
Perks of Bronze level PLUS your logo on our event swag, a banner and tabling materials at our outreach events
BRONZE
Perks of Supporter level PLUS your logo on our printed event materials, a ticket to the event, and a mention from the podium
SUPPORTER
Promotion on our social media channels and website, plus a click through logo in our newsletter
PARTNER
Mention on our social media channels, website and newsletter
CORPORATE ROWING EVENT
Schedule a learn to row event for you and your colleagues! Rowing is a sport that teaches participants the value of cooperation, patience, and overcoming hardship like no other! Corporate rowing events are a great way to unite your work team while giving back to the greater community.
GOLDEN OAR CLUB
Leave your legacy in rowing and join the Golden Oar Club by making a planned gift.
The Golden Oar Club honors the leadership and generosity of individuals who give to the future of the Pocock Foundation. By including the Pocock Foundation in your estate plans, your legacy will live on through the next generation of rowers and beyond.
Types of legacy gifts include:
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Bequests and estate gifts
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Gifts that provide lifetime income, such as annuities and trusts and retirement plans and/or life insurance policies naming the George Pocock Rowing Foundation as the beneficiary.
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Members of the Golden Oar Club receive invitations to special events, special communications and updates, recognition of your legacy gift in Pocock Foundation publications.
NAMED FUNDS
A donor making a gift of $50,000 or more to the Pocock Foundation may specify a fund name that is permanently associated with that fund. Your gift will grow with the endowment through time, and be recognized in perpetuity.
VOLUNTEER
Donate your time as a volunteer for one of our many outreach or fundraising events! Reach out to karla@pocockfoundation.org to find an upcoming volunteer opportunity!