Why should you support Georgia 4-H?

• Recent research validates that 4-H'ers graduate from high school at a rate greater than 95%, attend college at a rate greater than 90%, and become successful in business at a very high level. Your organization can utilize these Georgia 4-H'ers and support groups as fertile ground for recruiting future employees and customers.

• 4-H reaches 183,320 youth in Georgia. In addition to these students, 4-H involves county extension agents, adult volunteers, parents of 4-H’ers, and 4-H alumni. Supporting youth will influence these people to look to your organization as someone with whom they want to do business.

• Being a company that believes in community service and serving its constituency is a perfect match with the mission of 4-H.

• Since 4-H is the oldest and largest youth organization in Georgia, it will be advantageous to your organization to say that it supports 4-H.

• Exposure to current leaders in Georgia (county extension agents, 4-H parents, volunteers, and alumni) and future leaders of Georgia (4-H'ers). This exposure as a 4-H sponsor makes a lasting impression with 4-H'ers, agents, and volunteers.

• Networking opportunities with potential clients who are also Georgia 4-H supporters.

• Georgia 4-H has a long list of political supporters, many of whom were former 4-H’ers. Political leaders consider Georgia 4-H a partner in public education, and many of these leaders are present at 4-H programs and activities.

Please note: The Georgia 4-H Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. All donations made to the Georgia 4-H Foundation are tax deductible according to IRS standards. Your contribution can be designated to support a specific purpose that is important to you, or left unrestricted to be used where the need is greatest.

If you would like to make a gift to the Georgia 4-H Foundation, or would like to learn more about other giving opportunities, contact Mary Ann Parsons, Director of Development, Georgia 4-H Foundation, at (706) 542-9238 or via e-mail at parsonsm@uga.edu .