INSPIRING YOU TO
PRESERVE OUR FUTURE
A Campaign to Benefit People, Nature, and Wildlife in Jo Daviess County through support of the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation (JDCF).
What if…
In the heart of the Midwest is a national treasure called the Driftless Area. Jo Daviess County is located in the southeastern portion of this geographic phenomenon characterized by scenic bluffs, rolling hills, stunning river valleys, and an amazing variety of native plants and animals. It is our home and its uniqueness has drawn people here for thousands of years. What if you had the chance to ensure that future generations will also be able to experience the natural beauty found here?
MAKE A GIFT
Membership
Want to make a difference? For just $50, you can invest in preserving and stewarding land and water for the lasting well-being of all. JDCF has over 1,500 acres open to the public to enjoy outdoor recreational activities free of charge and without the use of local tax dollars. We can only provide this service to our community through the support of individuals like you.
HONORARY & MEMORIAL
In Honor of: Show your support to someone extraordinary through an honorary gift. Please specify if you are giving in honor of a holiday or another occasion, such as a wedding, anniversary, birthday, or just because.In Memory of: Celebrate the life of someone who has passed by making a gift in their memory. Gifts can be
MONTHLY GIVING
Perhaps you would consider making a sustainable contribution to JDCF through our monthly giving program? It’s a budget-friendly, simple way to join our Conservation Club for $84.00 a month. Or, choose another amount that is comfortable for you. There are no checks to write, no envelopes to mail, no paper to waste
DONOR BILL OF RIGHTS
To ensure that Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation (JDCF) receives the respect and trust of the general public, and that donors and prospective donors have confidence in the Foundation and the causes the Foundation supports, we declare that all donors have these rights:- To be informed of JDCF’s mission, of the way the organization intends to use donated resources and of its capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purposes.
- To be informed of the identity of those serving as a Trustee on the JDCF board, and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment in its stewardship responsibilities.
- To have access to the Foundation’s annual reports and 990 forms.
- To be assured your gift will be used for the purposes for which they were intended.
MAKE A DONATION
PLANNED GIVING
Planned giving is an especially meaningful way to help Jo Daviess County for generations to come. These types of gifts are charitable contributions to JDCF that enable your passion for preserving this area to continue.