IRE | How to donate online when far from home

[Glimpse of an authorization form I faxed yesterday]

Use the Internet! Meanwhile, check out the new Gannett Blog IRE Challenge blog. fundraising goal is set to be announced tomorrow.

Gannett Blog is shutting down July 10; let's retire the site on a positive note! I'm lobbying for your $20 gifts as I offer crucial support to one of our industry's treasures. Here's a quick link to IRE's donations page.

Double your support! The Gannett Foundation will match your contribution 100% -- if you're an eligible active employee or director, and you donate a minimum $50! Just follow the link to the GannettMatch site. From the FAQ:

What is GannettMatch?
GannettMatch is a matching gift program administered by the Gannett Foundation. Our goal is to encourage eligible active employees and directors of Gannett Co., Inc. to contribute to qualifying nonprofit organizations of their choice. It is a way to double your donation to your favorite charity.

How do I participate in GannettMatch?
You make a personal donation between $50 and $10,000 per individual, per calendar year to an eligible institution. GannettMatch will match the eligible donation dollar for dollar. Gifts may be paid by cash, check, credit card or by negotiable securities that have a publicly listed market value. Gifts must be charitable contributions that are deductible under IRS regulations.

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