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This $12.5 million campaign will create a unified campus that promotes innovative programming and learning while building a strong sense of community.
The estimated costs for the two major components of the
Strong Roots | Bold Future
Campaign to Grow Vesterheim are:
Vesterheim is grateful for the generous support of all donors who share the vision as presented in the Strong Roots | Bold Future campaign to grow Vesterheim and offers named gift opportunities to donors making commitments of $50,000 or more to honor their support.
Opportunities are contingent on availability and approval by Vesterheim’s Development Office.
All gifts and pledges to the campaign, unless stipulated otherwise by the President/CEO, will be unrestricted commitments to the campaign and applied solely to the priorities of the campaign. Vesterheim offers named gift opportunities to donors making commitments at $50,000 or more to honor their support for Vesterheim through the Strong Roots | Bold Future campaign.
The donor’s recognition in the space will be displayed appropriately on a plaque, sign, raised lettering or other medium in a size and style appropriate to the design, use and architecture of the designated space and campus. These designs are not yet complete. When the display design is completed and shared with the donor, final designation will be determined by the sole discretion of the museum’s President/CEO.
Cash gifts can be made through credit/debit card transactions, or personal checks, cashier’s checks, or money orders made payable to Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum/Campaign. Donations can be made online or by completing the campaign pledge form and returning via mail.
Many corporations offer matching gift programs. Such programs may allow donors to double or even triple the amount of their contribution. Matching gift forms are available from company personnel or human resource offices.
An alternative to cash is a gift of appreciated securities. Stocks, bonds, and mutual funds owned for more than one year and that have increased in value are popular assets used for charitable giving. Please consult your financial professional for advice on maximizing your campaign gift plans. A brokerage account transfer form is available from the Development Office or you can download a copy.
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Director of Development: Diane Wagner
Phone: (563) 382 – 9681 x103 Email: dwagner@vesterheim.org
$2,000,000 and up: Vesterheim Commons
$1,000,000 to $2,000,000:
Vesterheim Commons: Main Level
Heritage Park
All gifts and pledges to the campaign, unless stipulated otherwise by the President/CEO, will be unrestricted commitments to the campaign and applied solely to the priorities of the campaign. Vesterheim offers named gift opportunities to donors making commitments at $50,000 or more to honor their support for Vesterheim in this campaign. The donor’s recognition in the space will be displayed appropriately on a plaque, sign, raised lettering or other medium in a size and style appropriate to the design, use and architecture of the designated space and campus. These designs are not yet complete. When the display design is completed and shared with the donor, final designation will be determined by the sole discretion of the museum’s President/CEO.
If you want to speak to someone about naming opportunities, call Diane Wagner or Kim Toussaint.
Diane Wagner: 563-382-9681 x103
Kim Toussaint: 563-382-9681 x105
*Commitment from a donor is already in place for naming opportunity.
Water Street Entry Courtyard
Restauration Plaza
Vesterheim Commons:
Flexible Event Space on Main Level
Mezzanine Level
Third Floor Level
All gifts and pledges to the campaign, unless stipulated otherwise by the President/CEO, will be unrestricted commitments to the campaign and applied solely to the priorities of the campaign. Vesterheim offers named gift opportunities to donors making commitments at $50,000 or more to honor their support for Vesterheim in this campaign. The donor’s recognition in the space will be displayed appropriately on a plaque, sign, raised lettering or other medium in a size and style appropriate to the design, use and architecture of the designated space and campus. These designs are not yet complete. When the display design is completed and shared with the donor, final designation will be determined by the sole discretion of the museum’s President/CEO.
If you want to speak to someone about naming opportunities, call Diane Wagner or Kim Toussaint.
Diane Wagner: 563-382-9681 x103
Kim Toussaint: 563-382-9681 x105
*Commitment from a donor is already in place for naming opportunity.
Heritage Park:
Working Glade
Interpretive Glade
Civic Glade
North Plaza
Vesterheim Commons:
Terrace
Digital Production Studio
Collections Access Space
Flexible Event Space
All gifts and pledges to the campaign, unless stipulated otherwise by the President/CEO, will be unrestricted commitments to the campaign and applied solely to the priorities of the campaign. Vesterheim offers named gift opportunities to donors making commitments at $50,000 or more to honor their support for Vesterheim in this campaign. The donor’s recognition in the space will be displayed appropriately on a plaque, sign, raised lettering or other medium in a size and style appropriate to the design, use and architecture of the designated space and campus. These designs are not yet complete. When the display design is completed and shared with the donor, final designation will be determined by the sole discretion of the museum’s President/CEO.
If you want to speak to someone about naming opportunities, call Diane Wagner or Kim Toussaint.
Diane Wagner: 563-382-9681 x103
Kim Toussaint: 563-382-9681 x105
*Commitment from a donor is already in place for naming opportunity.
Heritage Park:
Connecting Glade
Connecting Plaza
Stone Amphitheater*
Walking Path
Timber Frame Shelter
Mill Courtyard Plaza
Heritage Park:
Demonstration Gardens
Vesterheim Commons:
Hallway to Heritage Park
Small Gallery on Mezzanine
Oculus
All gifts and pledges to the campaign, unless stipulated otherwise by the President/CEO, will be unrestricted commitments to the campaign and applied solely to the priorities of the campaign. Vesterheim offers named gift opportunities to donors making commitments at $50,000 or more to honor their support for Vesterheim in this campaign. The donor’s recognition in the space will be displayed appropriately on a plaque, sign, raised lettering or other medium in a size and style appropriate to the design, use and architecture of the designated space and campus. These designs are not yet complete. When the display design is completed and shared with the donor, final designation will be determined by the sole discretion of the museum’s President/CEO.
If you want to speak to someone about naming opportunities, call Diane Wagner or Kim Toussaint.
Diane Wagner: 563-382-9681 x103
Kim Toussaint: 563-382-9681 x105
*Commitment from a donor is already in place for naming opportunity.
Heritage Park:
Mechanic Street Entry Portal
Mill Street Entry Portal*
Stone Staircase
Porch Sitting Area
West Torgerson Building:
Folk Art Staff Offices (2)
Vesterheim Commons:
Street Level Entry
New Museum Store Entrance
Mezzanine Level Staircase
Vesterheim Commons:
Elevator
Catering Kitchen
Corridor to Library
Third Floor Staircase
Mechanical Room
Curatorial Offices (2)
Hallway to Folk Art Classrooms
North Sitting Area
South Sitting Area
Folk Art Support Space
If you want to speak to someone about naming opportunities, call Diane Wagner or Kim Toussaint.
Diane Wagner: 563-382-9681 x103
Kim Toussaint: 563-382-9681 x105
*Commitment from a donor is already in place for naming opportunity.
All gifts and pledges to the campaign, unless stipulated otherwise by the President/CEO, will be unrestricted commitments to the campaign and applied solely to the priorities of the campaign. Vesterheim offers named gift opportunities to donors making commitments at $50,000 or more to honor their support for Vesterheim in this campaign. The donor’s recognition in the space will be displayed appropriately on a plaque, sign, raised lettering or other medium in a size and style appropriate to the design, use and architecture of the designated space and campus. These designs are not yet complete. When the display design is completed and shared with the donor, final designation will be determined by the sole discretion of the museum’s President/CEO.
If you want to speak to someone about how you can support Vesterheim’s bold new future, call Diane Wagner or Kim Toussaint.
Diane Wagner: 563-382-9681 x103
Kim Toussaint: 563-382-9681 x105
The first major project of the Strong Roots | Bold Future campaign is the re-imagining of Heritage Park, the outdoor exhibit and program space for Vesterheim’s 12 historic buildings. Heritage Park Opens Summer 2021. Guided by the Snøhetta master plan, Heritage Park has been designed by Damon Farber Landscape Architects to be a fully accessible and open public space reminiscent of Norway’s forests and glades. Here people can connect with one another amidst tangible historic buildings set in nature.
Beginning at the plaza that depicts the 1825 voyage of immigrants on the ship Restauration, meandering pathways will guide visitors around gentle glades, past a community amphitheater, and through the expanded parkwhere history comes alive by experiencing how Norwegian pioneers lived.
Special care has been given to create an environmentally sensitive community park with native plantings and woodlands appropriate to this Driftless Area of America’s Midwest, permeable pavers, and sustainable stormwater management.