Permanent Recognition to Donors
The Niobrara County Library Foundation uses several different methods to recognize donors. The most prominent is the Leaf of Gold Tree. Exterior stepping stones also recognize endowment donors.
Leaf of Gold Tree
The Leaf of Gold Tree is one of the ways that we recognize our endowment donors. This tree is one of the first things that visitors to the library see upon entering the building.
Donors receive a leaf on the tree with a color commensurate with the size of the donation. There are three donation levels and colors of leaves (in order): copper, silver, gold, and emerald.
Exterior Garden Stepping Stones
Permanent Recognition to Endowment donors also include stepping stones.
Sagebrush — $50,000 –
Columbine – $25,000 – $49,000
Wild Rose – $10,000 – $24,999
Day Lily – $5,000 – $9,999
Pine Cones – $2,500 – $4,999
Specific Donation Recognition
The Foundation provides individual recognition for specific donations. This includes books, media, furniture and all other specific donations. Donors are recognized by the inclusion of a ‘book plate’ with the item which notes who donated the items or funds used to purchase the item.