Brookside Museum’s “Finish the Job” Campaign on Giving Tuesday
Saratoga County History Center Announces Special Thank You Gifts
for Giving Tuesday’s Global Day of Giving
The Saratoga County History Center at Ballston Spa’s Brookside Museum will be providing special thank-you gifts on Giving Tuesday, November 29, 2022, as part of its annual appeal, “Finish the Job.” Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement driven by individuals, organizations, communities, and charities in countries all around the world.
Saratoga Battlefield vintage license plate topper thank-you gifts for first six donors at $125 level
The “Finish the Job” annual appeal has the objective of complete stabilization of the historic building in the coming year. Its goal of thecurrent phase, $45,000, will fund energy efficiency and long-postponed repair of space required for museum operations and care of its important collections. Two friends of the museum have pledged $15,000 to match an equal sum from the community.
“Finish the Job” will make the museum’s most economical operation possible. Its storm windows are 70 years old and do little to keep out the weather. Replacement with modern, efficient storms is planned before midwinter. New interior and exterior lighting, for the comfort of museum visitors and to reduce energy consumption, will use LED technology. An area of the building damaged many years ago by a leaking roof was to be gutted and converted to badly needed storage. Finally, since most of the museum’s galleries have been renovated, only two floors must be repaired and refurbished.
Saratoga Battlefield Leather Bookmarkers thank-you gifts for first three donors at $65 level
Sean Kelleher, Vice President of the Saratoga County History Center said, “Last year’s campaign had over 15% of the donors during “Giving Tuesday.” We have some nice historical thank you gifts including some memorabilia from the old Battlefield gift store that we know people will appreciate.”
The impact of Giving Tuesday goes well beyond charitable donations. It inspires giving in all its forms from encouraging kindness to raising money for local non-profits and celebrating generosity. The movement is an opportunity for global unity through the power of generosity.
In collaboration with Giving Tuesday, the “Finish the Job” annual appeal will provide special thank you gifts to contributions above $25. SCHC will be providing specifics and updates on all SCHC social media platforms.
Saratoga Battlefield Snap Shot Leather Books the thank-you gifts for first two donors at $35 level
The Saratoga County History Center is dedicated to the preservation and sharing of the diverse histories of Saratoga County. In addition to the Brookside Museum, the History Center provides various innovative, exciting, and educational programs online and in-person across the county. Please check the website (www.brooksidemuseum.org) and social media accounts (@SaratogaCoHistory) for updates and announcements.
All gifts will be acknowledged with gratitude and donors will be counted as 2023 members. Contributions can be submitted through the Finish_the_Job link or by mail to SCHS, 21 Fairground Avenue, Ballston Spa, N.Y. 12020.
