Your support as a donor enables IVAS to continue its vital work of reconnecting the African diaspora, preserving cultural heritage, and facilitating healing journeys back to ancestral lands. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a meaningful impact.
Why Become a Donor?
- Direct Impact: Your donation supports tangible projects like cultural preservation, educational programs, and return journeys
- Sustainable Change: Help build lasting infrastructure for diaspora reconnection and cultural transmission
- Community Building: Support the creation of spaces where African descendants can reconnect with their heritage
- Legacy Preservation: Contribute to ensuring that future generations know their history and cultural roots
- Tax Benefits: All donations to IVAS are tax-deductible (501(c)(3) pending)
Donor Recognition Levels
Seed Planter
$25 - $99 annually
- Monthly e-newsletter
- Digital thank you certificate
- Annual impact report
Root Builder
$100 - $499 annually
- All Seed Planter benefits
- Invitation to annual donor appreciation event
- Featured in annual report
- Special updates from field projects
Legacy Guardian
$500+ annually
- All Root Builder benefits
- Personalized cultural artifact
- VIP invitation to Cape Coast events
- Recognition on donor wall at IVAS center
- One-on-one consultation with executive director
Make a One-Time Donation
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Other Ways to Give
Consider these additional ways to support our mission:
- Corporate Matching: Many employers match charitable contributions
- Stock Donations: Donate appreciated securities for tax benefits
- Legacy Giving: Include IVAS in your will or estate plan
- In-Kind Donations: Donate goods or services that support our work