LOTS FOR LEARNING  

Mission:

Lots For Learning engages local real estate developers, Realtors®, builders, mortgage brokers, and attorneys in giving back to the community. It’s affordable for them, and it and benefits Durham schoolchildren and their families. More info here… Lots For Learning info

Description:

Lots For Learning allows real estate professionals to make a volunteer donation per closing transaction. The professional chooses a standard donation amount. Upon closing, we mail the customer a letter of appreciation saying the professional has made a donation on their behalf. We list the professionals on our website, including a link to their websites. We include participants in our Lots For Learning press releases and marketing materials.  

Endorsements:

Lots For Learning is endorsed by the North Carolina Association of Realtors® and by First Lady Mary Easley.  

Why participate?

This is a way for real estate professionals to lead the way in giving back to the community – and to be recognized for it. To be part of Lots for Learning is to make a tangible contribution to Durham’s schoolchildren. You only donate when you close a sale. Donations are 100% tax deductible.  

How does it work?

   1. CIS presents Lots For Learning to the Real Estate Company, Realtor®, developer, builder, mortgage broker and attorney.

   2. The Real Estate Company, Realtor®, developer, builder, mortgage broker, and attorney pledge with CIS annually to participate in Lots For Learning.

   3. Each participant determines his/her donation amount.

   4. The Company sends a donation check on its behalf.

   5. The participants send a monthly donation check along with the names and addresses of their buyers or sellers.

   6. CIS of Durham writes each buyer a letter saying the participant has donated money on the buyer’s behalf, thereby giving back to the community.

7. CIS of Durham writes the participant a thank-you letter for each donation, for tax purposes.

8. CIS of Durham promotes Lots for Learning participants on its website (including linking to the real estate professional’s website), and in related press releases. CIS provides Lots for Learning marketing materials for participants.  

Participating Realtors, Builders, and Mortgage Brokers

  

Contact:

Rah Bickley

Director of Development and Communications

Communities In Schools of Durham

411 West Chapel Hill St., Ste. 604

Durham, NC 27713

Tel 919.682.9000 (office)

e-mail: rah@cisdurham.org