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7995 Shagbark Cir
Cross Plains, WI 53528

PreserveCW is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

Campaign to PreserveCW

The Campaign to Preserve CW (CPCW) is now in the Exploratory Phase. The Diocese of Milwaukee has not made a decision to sell the Camp Webb property in Wautoma, however based on past decisions and actions of the Diocese’s leadership, PCW believes the possibility of sale is very high. CPCW is designed to put PreserveCW in a position to purchase the Camp Webb property if the decision is made to sell it.

Goals of the Campaign

Community Goal: to involve at least 3,300 individuals connected with camping in Wautoma or camping in general.
Financial Goal: The CPCW financial goal is $1.6 million.
- $1.2 million to purchase the Wautoma property from the Diocese of Milwaukee;
- $200,000 for capital improvements on the property;
- $200,000 for support of initial operation of the camp including staffing needs, finding customers, and establishing an operational endowment fund

Volunteers

Join a team! email info@preservecw.org.

Funds

Donate now by clicking the button on the right.

Teams

The Campaign is built around teams.

Individual Gifts Team – Implement CPCW strategies focusing on Individual Gifts
Major Donor Team – Implement CPCW strategies focusing on Major Donors.
Corporate Gifts and Grants Team – Implement CPCW strategies focusing on corporations, granting agencies, trusts and organizational givers.
Events Team – Implement CPCW strategies focusing on campaign events
Funding Team – implement CPCW strategies focusing on funding alternatives for purchasing such as loans.
Bridge Team – implement CPCW strategies focusing on communicate the benefits of selling to PreserveCW.

Team Leaders

(2 per team) These leaders:

Are in charge of getting a team to fulfill their purpose or task.
Commit at least 5 hours a week (on average) to the team.
Get guidance and support from the PCW Steering Committee.
Recruit at least 5 team members to work with them.
Have permission to act independently with CPCW strategies while communicating with the Steering Committee.

Team Members

(At least 5 per team). These team members:

Work to fulfill the purpose or task of the team under the Team Leader’s direction.
Commit at least 2-3 hours a week (on average) to the team.

Ways to give

Funds – Give a one-time cash contribution
Commtment – make a pledge commitment of 3, 4 or even 5 years. Payments on this commitment are expected by December 1st of each year
Contribute – make an in-kind contribution of materials or services
Planning – make a planned giving commitment (wills, trusts, term-life policies, charitable remainder trusts and the like).

Let use know about your commitment by completing and returning a Campaign Commitment Card.

PreserveCW is a 501(c)(3).
Contributions are tax-deductible.

Options for Gifts

If the Camp Webb property continues to be used as a camp by the Diocese of Milwaukee or PreserveCW is unable to purchase the Camp Webb property, then contributors will have options regarding their gifts:

Option 1: Gifts may be refunded, or
Option 2: Gifts may be invested in a Charitable Trust to provide grants to Wisconsin camps pursuing goals consistent with the purpose of PCW.
Option 3: Gifts may be forwarded to Camp Webb, Inc. to support operation of the camp (if the Diocese of Milwaukee resumes operations in Camp Webb.)

Campaign Phases

PHASE 1: Exploratory

Establish teams.
Examine feasibility.
Establish tracking methods.
Develop business plan for camp operations.
Develop campaign materials.

PHASE 2: Pre-Campaign

Initial Mailing
Approach Major Donors and Key Individuals.
Research Corporations and Grant Agencies.
Revise Campaign Materials.

PHASE 3: Public Campaign

Kick-Off Event.
Mass Mailing.

PHASE 4: Follow-Up

Pursue Purchase of Property.
Update supporters.
Regional round-table events.

PHASE 5: Celebrate

Announce results.
Celebration Event.

Campaign to PreserveCW Gift Chart