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Our donors are a vital part of everything that is accomplished at the Putnam.
Children who's excited about learning math and science grows after experiencing the Putnam's new Science Center does so because of our contributors. Every conserved artifact lets us learn from our past because of our supporters’ generosity. Every family that grows closer from shared family experiences at the Putnam can do so because of our donors.
A gift to the Putnam has a ripple affect on our community, making it a place where children are better educated and prepared for tomorrow’s workforce, adults are better informed to play active roles in community life, and cultural treasures are preserved and available to educate future generations.
We truly appreciate our donors and all that they make possible, and we invite you to join them by supporting the Putnam’s work in one or more ways.
Your donation will help bring world-class blockbuster exhibits, gripping Giant Screen films, innovative programming and more to our community. Please join the ranks of our contributors today to ensure that people throughout our region have the opportunity to benefit from the Putnam experience.
Find out more about the following opportunities:
Membership Details
Putnam Power Circle 
The Putnam Power Circle recognizes those donors who pledge at least $1,000 for one or more years. For more information, please contact Betsy Matt Turner, Vice President of Advancement, at 563-336-7303 or bturner@putnam.org.
Legacy Giving
By making a legacy gift, you will help ensure the vitality of the Putnam for generations to come, while often receiving tax benefits and, in some cases, income for life. Legacy giving options include:
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Gifts made through wills;
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Gifts of life insurance;
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Gifts of retirement plan assets;
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Gifts of stock;
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Charitable gift annuities, which, in addition to advancing the Putnam’s mission, can provide you with an ongoing stream of income.
We'd be happy to work with you and your financial advisor. For more information or to let us know that you've already included the Putnam in your plans, please contact Betsy Matt Turner, Vice President of Advancement at 563-336-7303 or
bturner@putnam.org.
Sponsorships
The Putnam works closely with local businesses to bring Blockbuster Exhibitions, Films and Special Interest programming to life. Interested in sponsoring a part of the Putnam experience? Contact President and CEO Kim Findlay at
kfindlay@putnam.org or (563)336-7310.
Birdies for Charity
Every year, the John Deere Classic sponsors Birdies for Charity, a giving program that allows donors to either make a pledge of at least a penny per birdie scored at the golf tournament or make a one-time flat donation.
The Classic will pass along 100% of your contribution to the Putnam and will add a bonus check of between 5% and 10%, making the impact of your gift even greater. What's more, you'll have the opportunity to guess the number of birdies that will be scored at the tournament for an opportunity to win a new car or other prizes.
You can request a pledge form from the Putnam beginning in April of each year. Forms must typically be submitted by late June. For more information, please contact Meia Teague at 563-336-7302 or
mteague@putnam.org.
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