Arab American National Museum Announces Chance to Earn $200,000 in Matching Funds

posted on: Aug 4, 2009

In a few short days, the Arab American National Museum (AANM) will have the chance to earn up to $200,000 in matching funds through participation in a matching program at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 18, 2009 (Eastern Standard Time).

The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan’s Challenge Arts & Culture, is providing up to $1 million to match gifts to arts and cultural organizations like the AANM, the only Arab American organization out of 75 institutions eligible for this program.

The AANM has the opportunity to receive a 50% match on contributions made to the program. To make a donation, use the pull-down menu to select the AANM at http://www.cfsem.org/ on August 18, 2009 at exactly 10 a.m. EST. Gifts must be made by credit card or e-check; minimum $25, maximum $10,000 per contributor.

It is expected that this match money will be exhausted just a few hours after the challenge begins at 10 a.m. EST. The early-bird supporters of each institution, along with the family, friends and coworkers they recruit, will be the ones to generate the most match money.

Just 14 days from today, the challenge begins at www.cfsem.org. The Arab American National Museum asks that you to bring together family, friends, and co-workers to participate in the Challenge. Whether by phone, e-mail, Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, or any other social media network, the AANM is asking supporters to spread the word.

For daily reminders, follow the Arab American National Museum and or ACCESS on Twitter @arabamericanmus and @ACCESS1971.