10/10/2026
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Fall Fundraising Appeal
As the days grow shorter and the leaves begin to turn, our winter birds are arriving in search of abundant resources to help them through the most challenging months of the year. For SABO and Ash Canyon Bird Sanctuary, fall is a challenging time as well. As we head toward the quieter winter season, our resources are stretched unusually thin. There are several reasons for this. Tourism is down everywhere, particularly foreign tourism, which impacts donations at the sanctuary. In addition, it seems more visitors (including tour groups) are bypassing the donation box. We understand that everything is costing more, and we never want to turn away a visitor who simply can’t afford a donation, but our expenses are rising as well.
And so we turn to you, our supporters, to ensure that we have enough resources to get through our slow season. It is always humbling, as a non-profit, when folks choose to share some of their hard-earned money simply because they believe in what we are doing. Thank you for sharing our vision.
Money raised during this funding appeal will be split between our operating expenses and the new Ash Canyon Legacy Fund. To address the uncertainty of our funding and look to the long-term viability of the sanctuary (and at the urging of a long-time donor), we have partnered with the Arizona Community Foundation to establish the Ash Canyon Legacy Fund, an endowment-type fund that will invest a portion of our donations in socially responsible funds.
Ways to Give
• Bequests
Including Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory in your will or living trust is a simple and meaningful way to create a legacy of conservation at Ash Canyon Bird Sanctuary.
• Charitable Gift Annuities
Receive a steady income for life while making a lasting impact for Ash Canyon Bird Sanctuary.
• Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)
Recommend grants from your donor-advised fund to Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory — an easy, tax-efficient way to support Ash Canyon Bird Sanctuary.
• Retirement Plan Assets & IRA Distributions
You can name Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory as a beneficiary of your retirement plan — or make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your IRA. These tax-advantaged gifts are a smart way to reduce your taxable income while helping Ash Canyon Bird Sanctuary.
• Life Insurance Policies
Name Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory as a beneficiary of an existing policy or consider a new one to expand your legacy of giving — without changing your current financial plans.
• Land & Personal Property
Gifts of land, homes, or other valuable property can be transformed into a contribution to Ash Canyon Bird Sanctuary.
• Equities, Bonds & Securities
Donating appreciated assets like stocks or bonds can offer significant tax benefits and a powerful way to continue your commitment to conservation.
• Cash Gifts
Sometimes the simplest gift is the most impactful. Direct contributions — including cash or taxable distributions — help fund immediate needs and ongoing programs at Ash Canyon Bird Sanctuary.
For information about contributing to the Ash Canyon Legacy Fund by any of these methods contact us at [email protected] or the Arizona Community Foundation at azfoundation.org.
Bridled Titmouse at Ash Canyon Bird Sanctuary, photo by Tom Blount Fall Fundraising Appeal
As the days grow shorter and the leaves begin to turn, our winter birds are arriving in search of abundant resources to help them through the most challenging months of the year. For SABO and Ash Canyon Bird Sanctuary, fall is a challenging time as well. As we head toward the quieter winter season, our resources are stretched unusually thin. There are several reasons for this. Tourism is down everywhere, particularly foreign tourism, which impacts donations at the sanctuary. In addition, it seems more visitors (including tour groups) are bypassing the donation box. We understand that everything is costing more, and we never want to turn away a visitor who simply can’t afford a donation, but our expenses are rising as well.
And so we turn to you, our supporters, to ensure that we have enough resources to get through our slow season. It is always humbling, as a non-profit, when folks choose to share some of their hard-earned money simply because they believe in what we are doing. Thank you for sharing our vision.
Money raised during this funding appeal will be split between our operating expenses and the new Ash Canyon Legacy Fund. To address the uncertainty of our funding and look to the long-term viability of the sanctuary (and at the urging of a long-time donor), we have partnered with the Arizona Community Foundation to establish the Ash Canyon Legacy Fund, an endowment-type fund that will invest a portion of our donations in socially responsible funds.
Ways to Give
• Bequests
Including Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory in your will or living trust is a simple and meaningful way to create a legacy of conservation at Ash Canyon Bird Sanctuary.
• Charitable Gift Annuities
Receive a steady income for life while making a lasting impact for Ash Canyon Bird Sanctuary.
• Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)
Recommend grants from your donor-advised fund to Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory — an easy, tax-efficient way to support Ash Canyon Bird Sanctuary.
• Retirement Plan Assets & IRA Distributions
You can name Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory as a beneficiary of your retirement plan — or make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your IRA. These tax-advantaged gifts are a smart way to reduce your taxable income while helping Ash Canyon Bird Sanctuary.
• Life Insurance Policies
Name Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory as a beneficiary of an existing policy or consider a new one to expand your legacy of giving — without changing your current financial plans.
• Land & Personal Property
Gifts of land, homes, or other valuable property can be transformed into a contribution to Ash Canyon Bird Sanctuary.
• Equities, Bonds & Securities
Donating appreciated assets like stocks or bonds can offer significant tax benefits and a powerful way to continue your commitment to conservation.
• Cash Gifts
Sometimes the simplest gift is the most impactful. Direct contributions — including cash or taxable distributions — help fund immediate needs and ongoing programs at Ash Canyon Bird Sanctuary.
For information about contributing to the Ash Canyon Legacy Fund by any of these methods contact us at [email protected] or the Arizona Community Foundation at azfoundation.org.
Bridled Titmouse at Ash Canyon Bird Sanctuary, photo by Tim Blount https://sabo.org/support-sabo/make-a-donation/
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