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May 21, 2019 Giving Guide 2018

Tower Hill Botanic Garden

Future Goals

1. Cultivate lifelong connections between people and plants through innovative programming and world-class garden displays.

2. Create a welcoming environment for diverse groups of visitors to explore and appreciate the natural world.

3. Continue fundraising efforts to support the construction of a children and family garden, expand parking capacity, and increase accessibility in the Garden.

4. Adapt to the needs of a changing community by remaining relevant and being a progressive thought leader regarding our mission and core values.

5. Continue to provide an outstanding visitor experience that transforms guests into loyal supporters who share their most significant moments with us, through weddings, anniversaries, and memorials.

6. Strengthen our outreach efforts through the Worcester Tree Initiative’s care of the city’s urban canopy and through partnerships with the Worcester Refugee Assistance Project, Seven Hills Foundation, and other organizations.

Fundraising Events/Opportunities

Tower Hill’s mission is fueled by our community through visitation, corporate sponsorship, and volunteering. Here are a few of our upcoming events in which you can be involved:

Night Lights: Winter Reimagined: November 23-December 30, 2018
Celebrate the season with thousands of lights, fun, new experiences, and enchanting landscapes. This year we are celebrating patterns in nature. Enjoy s’mores, seasonal drinks, and fun photo opportunities. Pre-purchased tickets for evening admission are required.

George Sherwood Art Exhibition: April 13 – October 14, 2019
Through kinetic sculptures, George Sherwood explores the dynamic relationships of objects in motion. As outdoor works, wind speed and direction, shades of light, time of day, precipitation, and seasonal color transform the light and movement of each sculpture. Sherwood’s work has been featured at The Currier Museum, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, The Christian Science Center in Boston, and on The Rose Kennedy Greenway. Tower Hill’s exhibit will feature 12 sculptures throughout the gardens.

Giving Opportunities

Membership: We rely on the support of our 9,300 member households to support our gardens and dynamic programs. We invite you to join our community and be inspired every day.

Annual Fund: With your generous contribution, you help us expand our programs for families, address the health and wellness of our community, and maintain our gardens. You can make a donation online, at the Garden, or by mail.

John Green Society: By becoming a John Green Society member with an unrestricted gift of $1,250 or more, you join other committed members in taking a philanthropic leadership role. Members are invited to exclusive events and the opportunity to meet other loyal supporters of our mission. 
Corporate Sponsorship: Sponsorship of a signature event provides companies with an outstanding opportunity for brand visibility. We offer creative sponsorship packages at all levels, which may include marketing and employee admission benefits.

Perennial Society (Planned Giving): When you include Tower Hill in your estate plans, you help sustain our mission and maintain our collections for generations to come.

Memorial Gifts: Honor a loved one or important milestone through the dedication of a beautiful tree or restful bench in the Garden.

For more information about these and other philanthropic opportunities, please contact Thaddeus Thompson, Director of Institutional Advancement, at (508) 869-6111 x111 or tthompson@towerhillbg.org.

Volunteer Opportunities

No need for a green thumb! Join our diverse volunteer community and learn more about plants, be a part of a group with similar interests, and help Tower Hill with its mission to connect people with plants.

Weekday opportunities: Garden Volunteers (April –October), Youth Education Program Assistants, Library Research Projects, Administrative Support, and Night Lights: Winter Reimagined Crafting.

Weekend opportunities: Special Events, Membership promotion, Library Support, Night Lights: Winter Reimagined Support, Youth Drop-In Activities, and Docent Garden Guides.

Corporate and group volunteers welcome! Participate in some team-building and treat your employees to a day of service in the Gardens planting flower bulbs, clearing paths or helping to maintain the Gardens. 

For more information, please contact Suzanne Hauerstein, Coordinator of Volunteer & Intern Services at (508)869-6111 x175 or shauerstein@towerhillbg.org 
 

Tower Hill Botanic Garden

MISSION STATEMENT
Inspire the use and appreciation of horticulture to improve lives, enrich communities and strengthen commitment to the natural world.

Tower Hill Botanic Garden (Worcester County Horticultural Society)
11 French Drive, P.O. Box 598

Boylston, MA 01505

Phone: 508-869-6111 

www.towerhillbg.org

Full-time employees: 51

Annual revenues: $4.4 million

Year founded: 1842

Service area: In 2017, Tower Hill welcomed a record-breaking 143,397 visitors, including 9,300 membership households from throughout Worcester County, New England, and beyond.

Top funding sources:
Earned Income (Shop, Café, Rentals, Admissions & Education Programs)  55%
Contributions, Grants, and Memberships 23%
Endowment  22%

Board of Directors

Grace C. Elton, CEO

James Karadimos, Westborough Podiatry, President

Dix Leeson, Higher Education Development Professional (Retired), Vice President

Barbara Morse, Rooms & Blooms, Vice President

Franklin Reece, Organizational Leadership Consultant (Retired), Vice President

Shirley Williams, Vice President

Stephen Pitcher, Leadership Transitions, Treasurer

Howard Peterson, Peterson Oil, Assistant Treasurer

Richard Leif, State Mutual of America (Retired), Secretary

David Boeri, WBUR, Retired

Nazneen Cooper, Harvard University

Patricia Gray, P.A. Gray Law, Corporate Attorney

Patricia Gates, Mountain, Dearborn & Whiting

Michele Hanss, Robert Hanss Landscape Architect

M. Howard Jacobson, Idle Wild Foods (Retired)

John Lee, Allendale Farm

David Kirchner, Ropes & Gray

Mike Machnowski, Wells Fargo Advisors

Matthew Mattus, Hasbro, Retired

Lisa McDonough, FLEXcon

Satya Mitra, The Guru Tax & Financial Services

Liz Myska, Aging Care, Attorney

Martha Pappas, Lincoln-Sudbury Regional School District (Retired)

Douglas Radigan, Bowditch & Dewey

Diane Robbins, Fuller Foundation

Kent dur Russell, Museum of Russian Icons