Amplify Temp 2015!

Texas Early Music Project Returns in Amplify Austin's 24 Hour Fundraiser on March 5 at 6 PM! Amplify your favorite Texas Early Music ensemble by participating in this 24-hour fundraising extravaganza! We will be accepting donations to help fund our upcoming season and to increase our TEMP visibility in the greater Austin area! Details: What: Amplify Austin Day 2015- an annual online fundraiser for nonprofits in the greater Austin area. When: March 5 from 6 PM- March 6 at 6 PM Where: On your computer! I will be in various locations, including the TEMP office, possibly several coffee shops, and very likely my casa. Who: TEMP- and you. And me-- that is, Meredith Ruduski. Why: To raise funds for our next season and increase TEMP's visibility in the greater Austin area! How: Glad you asked! I've included a super simple set of instructions about donating to TEMP below. It's referring to scheduling your donation in advance, but it works for the day of as well. Schedule Your Donation/Donate to TEMP: The party may be weeks away, but you don't have to wait to donate! Schedule your donation to TEMP to occur during Amplify by following these easy instructions. You can schedule your donation all the way up to 5:59 PM CST on March 5th! 1. Click this link: https://amplifyatx.ilivehereigivehere.org/TexasEarlyMusicProject/overview 2. Click “Donate Now” at the top of the page and you will be taken to the donation cart. 3. Fill in your donation amount. 4. Check the “Schedule for Amplify Austin Day” box on the donation form. THIS IS SUPER IMPORTANT! If you don't indicate this, the donation will run immediately and will not count towards Amplify Austin Day! 5. Complete other questions on the form and click “Add to Cart.” 6. You will be asked to create an account or login. Creating an account is required for scheduling gifts, but by doing this, you also will be able to track your donations, print receipts, and save payment information. You also would need an account to create your own fundraiser for Amplify Austin day. You are not required to have an account if you choose to wait to donate on March 5-6. 7. Proceed to check out! You will receive a confirmation that your donation is scheduled to run on March 5, 2015 as part of Amplify Austin Day. Share the Love! It never hurts to spread the news! "Gee, Meredith, who shall I talk to about this?" you may ask. Well, the possibilites are endless, and it's a great conversation starter! Here's a an example: You: "Hello, Mr. President! Have you heard about Amplify Austin Day on March 5-6?" President Obama: "Um, who are you?" You: "I'm a fan of the Texas Early Music Project, and we are so stoked about the upcoming fundraiser day on March 5-6! Would you be interested in donating on that day for TEMP?" President Obama: "How did you get in here?" Okay, so maybe President Obama isn't your next door neighbor, but you can definitely tell your next door neighbor! Thanks for helping TEMP make the next season a fantastic one!