Dear John,

Amazing news: Thanks to donors like you, we've raised $76,500 toward our $100,000 Board matching challenge—that's $153,000 in total impact!

But we're running out of time.

We have just 5 days left to unlock the full match and raise the $200,000 we need to avoid operational cuts and maintain our environmental programs into 2026.

Here's where we stand:

✓ 76% of the match unlocked

✓ 92 donors have stepped up

✓ $23,500 in matching funds still available

Deadline: December 31st at midnight

Every dollar you give is still being DOUBLED.

With your help, we protect:

• Keep environmental educators reaching thousands of students a year
• Continue our critical climate advocacy work that changes lives
• Preserve programs like our induction cooktop lending in the East and South Bay
• Bridge the financial gap while delayed contracts are resolved

Can you help us close the gap?

YOUR GIFT IS DOUBLED—MATCH ENDS DEC 31

Ways to Maximize Your Impact:

• Make a gift from your Donor-Advised Fund (remember, tax rules may change in 2026!)
• Give appreciated stock to avoid capital gains taxes while doubling your impact
• Ask if your employer offers matching gifts (some will triple your donation!)
• Share this campaign with friends and family who care about the environment

We're So Close:

Our Board put up $100,000 because they believe in Acterra's mission and they believe in this community. A number of donors have already responded. Now we need your help to finish what we started.

The momentum is real. The need is urgent. The opportunity to double your impact ends in 5 days.

Will you help us reach the finish line?

With gratitude and determination,

Lauren Weston

Executive Director

P.S. Don't forget—gifts must be made by December 31st to qualify for the match AND for 2025 tax deductions. Time is running out on both fronts!

P.P.S. Have a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)? This is the perfect time to use it! Proposed tax rule changes in 2026 may affect DAF distributions, so consider granting from your DAF before December 31st to maximize your impact. Your DAF gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar, doubling your contribution to Acterra while you take advantage of current tax benefits.

P.P.P.S And if a one-time gift is less interesting, then join our monthly recurring Climate Action Circle. You can help provide revenue stability all year round-check it out here: Climate Action Circle

Our Contact Information
Acterra
3921 E Bayshore Rd Suite 210
Palo Alto, CA 94303
650.962.9876
https://www.acterra.org

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