Board cultivation and keeping your Board in the Fundraising Loop is important,this was a simple way to keep them posted as we headed into the giving season with momentum.

1. THANK YOU!!
November 27, 2013
Attorney & Mrs. Robert Jones
1234 State Street
Erie, PA 16510
Dear Bob and Jan,
I’m very happy to share some great news with you as we begin the 2013 Holiday Season. Through our office, the Dr. Gertrude A.
Barber Foundation has recently received the following major gifts and bequest intentions:
$250,000.00 Bequest Gift
$38,464.43 Bequest & Annuity gift
$61,328.00 Bequest Gift
$48,000.00 Three Donors to the BNI’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (FY13-14)
$83,127.64 IRA Distribution
That’s seven generous donors making a combined impact of $480,920.07 for the Barber National Institute – a true testament to
the power of private philanthropy and planned giving!
I thought you would appreciate hearing this great news, especially during this special time of year when we give thanks for all of
your efforts, and the efforts of our many donors and friends, who give their time, talents and treasure to provide hope and
opportunity for our children, adults and families – now and into the future.
Stay tuned for the sixth edition of our donor report, Barber Honors 2012-2013, which will highlight even more of the great
efforts made by our staff, volunteers, donors and friends in support of the Barber National Institute’s mission and the more than
4,200 individuals we serve throughout the Erie, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia communities.
Bob and Jan, I personally thank you for your dedicated friendship and support - together we continue to Make dreams come true
for the individuals and families who mean so much to us.
I wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season!
Best personal regards,
Gary L. Bukowski, CFRE
Vice President for Advancement
Barber National Institute
100 Barber Place
Erie, PA 16507-1863
Ph: (814) 878-4033 Fax: (814) 455-1132
GaryBukowski@BarberInstitute.org
A SPECIAL REPORT FROM THE ADVANCEMENT OFFICE:
Some Great News as We Move Into the Holiday Season!