- Investing in early childhood makes solid economic sense. A study by the Federal Reserve Bank reports that every $1 we spend on quality early learning education pays returns of $7-$17.
- 85% of the human brain is developed by age 5.
- 20% of today’s workers are functionally illiterate. Early childhood development programs prepare our children to become adults who are literate, employable, and productive citizens.
- Virginia spends approximately $90 million annually on children who repeat grades K-3.
- 1 in 4 children in the Shenandoah Valley enter school not ready to learn.
Grow Success! Campaign
Levels of Giving
Bright Minds Society ($100-$999 annually)
Your contributions cultivate bright minds in our community’s young children. We recognize
donors who give between $100 and $999 annually in the Bright Minds Society. To acknowledge your Bright Minds support you will:
· Receive SBSV updates in a monthly e-newsletter
· Be listed with other generous donors on the SBSV website and in SBSV publications
· Receive a Grow Success! Campaign certificate of appreciation
Hopeful Horizons Society ($1,000-$4,999 annually)
Investing in early childhood provides hopeful horizons for both our young children and our
community. We recognize donors who give between $1,000 and $4,999 annually in the Hopeful Horizons Society. To acknowledge your Hopeful Horizons support you will:
· Receive all of the benefits of the Bright Minds Society, plus
· Receive an invitation to an annual donor reception honoring you
· Receive invitations to SBSV community events
Future Scholars Forum (more than $5,000 annually)
Evidence shows that children who enter school ready are more likely to avoid negative social
outcomes like crime, teen pregnancy and welfare dependency. We recognize donors who give more than $5,000 annually in the Future Scholars Forum. To acknowledge your Future Scholars support you will:
· Receive all of the benefits of the Hopeful Horizons Society, plus
· Receive complimentary admission to the annual Early Childhood Leadership Summit and
special recognition there of your support
· Receive a Grow Success! Campaign commemorative plaque
Rising Stars Society (more than $10,000 cumulatively)
The success of Smart Beginnings Shenandoah Valley relies on the continued support of generous community partners. We recognize and celebrate on-going sponsorships by acknowledging those donors who give more than $10,000 cumulatively in the Rising Stars Society. Membership is offered for cumulative giving at these levels:
Gold Star: $25,000 and above
Silver Star: $15,000 to $24,999
Bronze Star: $10,000—$14,999
Yes, I will invest in young children! Please contact me about my contribution:
Or, please mail contribution to:
Alysia Davis
Coalition Coordinator, Smart Beginnings Shenandoah Valley
MSC 9008
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
540.568.8968
Thank-you for your support! Investing in our future work force is a smart donation strategy!