[[{"fid":"334921","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default","alignment":"","field_cut_line[und][0][value]":"","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"EarthBeat, National Catholic Reporter, Laudato Si'","field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":false},"type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"format":"default","alignment":"","field_cut_line[und][0][value]":"","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"EarthBeat, National Catholic Reporter, Laudato Si'","field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":false}},"link_text":null,"attributes":{"alt":"EarthBeat, National Catholic Reporter, Laudato Si'","style":"height: 180px; width: 150px; float: left; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px;","class":"media-element file-default","data-delta":"1"}}]]The 100 for the Earth campaign started in a conversation with a wonderful NCR donor who wanted to increase his support. That conversation resulted in the 100 for the Earth campaign. This generous supporter decided to give a gift of $100,000 and challenge other donors to join him in helping to secure a future for EarthBeat, NCR’s environmental coverage.
The idea? Challenge our readers to match the $100,000 gift with an additional $100,000 each from two types of gifts:
- 100 donations of $1,000
- 1,000 donations of $100
The donor’s challenge gift will benefit the Laudato Si’ Fund at NCR, an endowment which will ensure environmental coverage at NCR into perpetuity.
Will you join him by making a gift to 100 for the Earth?
Friends, I hope we can count on your "yes" to this donor-inspired campaign. If 100 for the Earth is successful, EarthBeat's next two years of operating expenses will be fully funded.
We would like to especially acknowledge EarthBeat’s founding funders who stepped forward when EarthBeat was still a dream and upon whose generosity we continue to build.
The partnership of our readers has made EarthBeat possible. We are grateful for your support and your companionship on this journey.
From Stephanie Clary, NCR's Environment Editor