Tuesday, September 07, 2010

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Become a Member

Virginia Interfaith Power & Light exists to serve and represent the faith community on energy and environmental concerns.  Without our members, we are nothing.

By joining our organization as a full member, not only do you provide us with the financial resources to continue our mission, but more importantly, you become tapped into a network of like-minded individuals working throughout the state and nation to change how we all as a common people relate to creation.

In addition, as representatives of our membership, you also have input into our vision and what issues you would like to see the organization focus on.  Annually, we send out an issue and evaluative survey that helps shape our expectations and work plan for the following year.

If you support our work, help ensure its continuation by becoming a member today.

If you would like to receive email updates, but are not yet willing to invest in our mission, please join us here.  Make sure to include "Virginia Interfaith Power & Light" in the comment section.
Why Invest?

Virginia Interfaith Power and Light, like most nonprofit organizations, relies heavily upon donations to provide the services we do to the faith community.  Particularly when it comes to legislative advocacy, there are few alternatives other than grants, which typically entail spending more time on specific issues and bills than our membership may wish us to.

The only way we are able to turn 100% of our attention towards your priorities is by being funded in small part by each of our members.  Even a small recurring investment, when matched by a large number of individuals, can produce a substantial amount of money.

However, these funds don't simply fall into a black hole.  Members also receive an annual investor's report, which breaks down our total funding, as well as where that funding goes.  The benefits of this work both ways:  Not only do you find greater value through a transparent understanding of our operations, but we benefit from the increased scrutiny of a donor base that wants to see their dollar spent most efficiently.

Invest Now

A recurring $10 per month donation is the equivalent of one less soft drink a week, or one large coffee-shop drink.  For Virginia Interfaith Power & Light, that recurring donation is:

  • A full-time advocate working at the General Assembly
  • Weatherization assistance for places of worship that are active in their community
  • Literature on our policy issues, such as brochures and handouts
  • Maintenance of our database, allowing us to stay in touch with old members and bring in new ones

Not to mention some of the more mundane bills such as rent and utilities.  You'd be surprised how far we can take your ten dollars, so donate a soft drink a week starting today, by setting up your own recurring donation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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