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INVEST IN YOUR VALUES
OUR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Fertile Ground Food Cooperative is forging a new path of community empowerment, cooperative innovation, and a healthy future for Southeast Raleigh. Supporting our Capital Campaign is a key way to help our vision come to life!
Please read below for information about our progress to date, and how you can join our generous network of supporters.
Our Fundraising Progress
HOW TO INVEST IN YOUR CO-OP
Preferred Shares
Make a socially responsible investment.
Who: Fertile Ground Food Cooperative member-owners living in North Carolina.
What amount: $1,000 and above
How does it work: You make a socially responsible investment that has the potential to bear future dividends. Your purchase of preferred shares contributes directly to Fertile Ground's capital campaign.
Cooperative Donations
Directly and immediately support our cooperative.
Who: anyone, anywhere
What amount: $1 and above
How does it work: You donate directly to Fertile Ground, which is incorporated as a for-profit cooperative association. Your direct donation allows us to immediately put your contributions to work!
Note: These donations are NOT tax-deductible.
Tax-Deductible Donations
Provide a tax-deductible donation through a trusted third-party.
Who: anyone, anywhere
What amount: $1 and above
How does it work: You donate to our fiscal sponsor, Carolina Common Enterprise, and 100% of your donation goes to Fertile Ground Food Cooperative. CCE's non-profit status allows your donation to be tax-deductible.
QUESTIONS?
Fertile Ground’s Fundraising Team has prepared this Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document to help answer your questions about the Capital Campaign, and particularly the preferred shares process.
If you have specific questions after reading the FAQs, please reach out to info@fertileground.coop to speak with a member of the Fundraising Team about your contribution options.
We appreciate all of your support of Fertile Ground, especially during this exciting Capital Campaign stage!
