An Appeal for Generosity
The Aryaloka Buddhist Center is growing fast and attracting more people who want to learn about and live the Dharma. Our mission is to create the best possible conditions for you to explore, practice and share the Buddhist spiritual path for the benefit of all beings.
We are asking you to support the community for the benefit of all.
The annual appeal is a vital funding source for Aryaloka along with Sangha night donation, retreats and other programs. Unlike the other sources, though, the monthly pledge provides the bedrock of certainty to our monthly income, and enables us to better plan and dedicate the resources towards teaching and spreading the Dharma throughout the region.
Aryaloka is fueled by a considerable volunteer force, and for that we are deeply grateful. Income from retreats and Sangha night donations only cover a portion of the Center’s annual costs. Additional funding is still needed to pay for our small staff, utilities, building maintenance and upkeep, including meeting unexpected (and costly!) issues like squirrel control or the losses from Hurricane Irene.
Please consider your own support, and give as generously as you can.
Pledging sangha members, including many Order members and mitras, contributed more than $30,000 in 2011, representing only 20 percent of Aryaloka’s annual income. This year, our goal is to raise 30 percent more – at least $40,000! – to meet our growing needs. We are expanding our appeal to all who attend Aryaloka, whether on Tuesdays, retreats or classes.
Your contribution – large or small – makes all the difference. Thanks in advance for pledging your financial support to Aryaloka’s 2012 Pledge Drive!
Aryaloka Giving Guide: Breakdown of Suggested Donations
This handy table may help you to decide how you can contribute to the Pledge Drive.| Annual Income | Percentage of Income | Annual Gift | Monthly Gift | Daily Gift (approximate) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | 2% | $400 | $34 | $1.10 |
| $25,000 | 2% | $500 | $42 | $1.40 |
| $40,000 | 2% | $800 | $67 | $2.25 |
| $50,000 | 3% | $1,500 | $125 | $4.16 |
| $60,000 | 3% | $1,800 | $150 | $5.00 |
| $75,000 | 3% | $2,250 | $188 | $6.25 |
| $90,000 | 3.5% | $3,150 | $263 | $8.75 |
| $100,000 | 3.5% | $3,500 | $292 | $9.72 |
How to Make a Pledge
With your pledge, you can keep the wheel of the Dharma turning! By contributing during our Pledge Drive, you are supporting our work, and our Center, in a tangible and much-appreciated way.
Pledge Online:
Online pledges using a credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express) or PayPal account can be made through PayPal by clicking the button below. Please Note: Making a pledge online will begin your pledge immediately. If you would like to wait until the new year to begin your pledge, please contact the office instead of donating online.
Pledge Offline by Credit Card or Bank Payment:
If you don’t want to pledge online, or would like to pledge a different amount, you can set up a pledge offline too. You can ask your bank to send us a payment each month, pay by check each month, or authorize Aryaloka to charge your card each month. You can even make one large payment to cover the whole year’s pledge if that’s what you’d prefer.
Please contact the Aryaloka office to make arrangements by calling 603-659-5456 or emailing info@aryaloka.org. Or you can download this year’s pledge form, fill it out and mail it to Aryaloka.
We accept the following through the Aryaloka office:
Aryaloka Buddhist Center, Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization and all donations are fully tax-deductible.
Thank you for your generosity!
