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Stories Worth Telling
Dane County is a place where people from every background can reach their goals and achieve their dreams. Literacy Network has dedicated 50 years to helping tens of thousands of adult students with English language and literacy skills to create learning for life.
Transformation Far Beyond Literacy
EMPOWERED
INDIVIDUALS
Literacy helps adults access better jobs, improve their finances, build meaningful relationships, and achieve personal goals.
STRONGER
COMMUNITIES
A literate population strengthens the local workforce and economy, and fosters a more vibrant, inclusive, connected community.
EQUITABLE
SOCIETIES
Literacy's impact transcends geographic boundaries and breaks cycles of poverty and inequity.
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SHARE THE PRIDE
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WITNESS LASTING CHANGE
Experience the positive impact literacy makes
Discover ways to give below.
Unlocking Potential and Prosperity
Because of donors like you who believe in everyone’s ability to succeed, Literacy Network is able to open doors for Dane County adults to:
- Become U.S. citizens
- Pursue a high school diploma or higher education
- Improve communication with health care providers, children’s schools, and on the job
- Obtain employment or promotions, or start a business
- Build reading, writing, speaking, and computer skills
50 Years of Trust, Transparency, and Transformation
- Our nearly 400 volunteers contribute a value of $330,000+ annually with their service.
- We collaborate with 15+ partner organizations like libraries, school districts, community centers, and businesses to avoid duplicating services.
- Our wraparound support provides connections to meet holistic needs like housing, food security, and employment.
- Our staff and volunteers are trained to be culturally responsive given the diverse population we serve.
- We were recognized for the Library of Congress Literacy Award 2022.
- Our commitment to spend wisely means we maintain a lean, efficient, and sustainable organization.
“I’ve never seen a better managed organization, profit or non-profit.”
-Will Hogoboom, Acountant/CFO
Celebrate Half a Century of Literacy with Us!
Share our joy as we celebrate 50 years at multiple events throughout 2024. You’ll hear stories from students, connect with passionate supporters, and be a part of building brighter futures.
Ways to Give
Monthly giving
While a one-time donation gives a much-appreciated boost, recurring donations empower Literacy Network to plan strategically and maximize each dollar. That means modest, consistently given contributions add up to a big impact in the long run.
Employer matches
You can double or triple your impact with a matching gift from your employer! Find out if your company will match your generous donation by contacting your HR department.
Donor-advised fund
Contribute to Literacy Network’s success through your Donor Advised Fund. Contact your fund’s administrator to give to Literacy Network. Our EIN is 51-0180488.
Stock donations or endowment gifts
Donating stock can have tax-savings benefits. You avoid capital gains tax and receive a tax deduction for your contribution.
Literacy Network endowment funds are part of our long-term sustainability plan to support adult students for generations to come.
Please give the following information to your broker:
Investment Custodian: National Financial, managed by Custer Burish Financial Services, 608-287-3007.
DTC: 0226
Account: TD5-010716, Literacy Network Inc.Please contact Literacy Network to inform us of your donation after you have completed your request to your broker. We will inform Custer Burish of your stock transfer or endowment gift. Contact either Robin Ryan, Executive Director, at 608-268-6539 or robin@litnetwork.org or Jane McGowan, Director of Development, at 608-268-3177 or jane@litnetwork.org.
IRA rollover contributions
IRA-holders of 70½ years of age or older may make charitable contributions from their IRA to qualified organizations. This is a fantastic way to make an impact through your contribution without treating the donation as taxable income. Talk to your financial or legal advisor about making this type of contribution today.
Donations from corporations
Literacy Network receives vital support from businesses large and small in support of adult literacy students. If you represent the charitable giving arm of a corporation, please feel free to get in touch with us any time. If you are interested in receiving marketing benefits for your gift, we are also happy to discuss opportunities to sponsor an upcoming Literacy Network event.
Literacy Legacy Society
Have you considered naming Literacy Network in your estate plans? Planned gifts are a truly special way to ensure you can make an impact well into the future of our community. Find out more about the Literacy Legacy Society here.
Honorary and memorial gifts
Making a donation in honor or in memory of someone is a wonderful way to mark a special occasion or to celebrate the life of a loved one. You can indicate your desire to dedicate a donation on our donation form.
Hold a Facebook fundraiser
Facebook fundraisers are an easy way to spread awareness and raise support with your personal network! Check out our step-by-step guide on how to create one in fewer than five minutes here.
Privacy Policy
To review how your personal information is collected, please contact us:
Literacy Network
701 Dane Street
Madison, WI 53713
(608)244-3911
info@litnetwork.org
Questions about how to make an impact?
Contact Robin Ryan, Executive Director, at 608-268-6539 or robin@litnetwork.org or Jane McGowan, Director of Development, at 608-268-3177 to discuss how your contribution today can change the lives of adult literacy students working toward their goals with Literacy Network.