Support Tribe of Heart

SUPPORT
TRIBE OF HEART

"A small body of determined spirits, fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission, can alter the course of history."

--Mahatma Gandhi

Dear Friend,

Those who have supported Tribe of Heart in the past have been drawn by our organization's unique fusion of the arts, public education, and citizen engagement, and by our commitment to accomplish our goals while remaining true to our publicly stated values.

While our staff is small, our community is large, and our vision is one of global impact. History has shown that the right ideas, encoded in the right form, distributed in a decentralized, democratic manner, can produce positive changes on an almost unimaginable scale.

Your contributions are the lifeblood of our organization. They are what allow Tribe of Heart to have the independence needed to do our work free from undue influence on the part of any individual, organization or special interest group. Our independence is the very foundation of our credibility and authenticity as artists and as educators. It is what enables us to reach the broadest possible range of cultures and communities with our films.

On behalf of the vulnerable beings and future generations we are pledged to serve, we invite you to join this community endeavor by making a contribution in whatever form gives you the greatest joy.

Let us forge from our dreams a practical vision, and work together to make that vision real while it is within our power to do so.

In gratitude and hope,

James LaVeck and Jenny Stein
Co-Founders

Our Commitment

Consistency
We pledge that our fundraising work will express the same values as our films and educational programs, and that we will raise money only using methods of which we would choose to be on the receiving end ourselves.

Integrity
We will only seek those funds that are freely offered in support of our mission, and that do not come in exchange for corporate or organizational sponsorship or influence over the creation of our films and the conduct of our educational programs.

Respect
We will raise funds in ways that support the best in people, and avoid approaches that are wasteful or require objectification of any being.

Authenticity
Barring emergency circumstances, we will send out no more than two fundraising mailings a year, and the content of such mailings will be authored directly by the organization's founders.

Confidentiality
We will do our best to protect the privacy and contact information of our supporters, which we will not share with other entities unless explicitly given permission to do so.

Transparency
We will strive to present the means we use to raise funds and the way they are spent with clarity and simplicity.

Balance
We will devote only a small fraction of our organizational budget to fundraising activities, and will pursue growth only as a means of fulfilling our mission and not as an end in itself.

Honor
We will do our best every day to make the fullest possible use of all that is given, and endeavor to make our words and deeds honor the spirit of those who make our work possible.

Tribe of Heart is a registered 501c(3) charitable non-proft organization. Your donation is fully tax deductible.

Click on the button above to make a donation with a credit card on our secure web server.

You can also send donations directly to:

Tribe of Heart
PO Box 149
Ithaca, NY 14851

(607) 275-0806
Questions? Email us

“I can’t remember seeing a more powerful film that has moved me so deeply... The whole time I was watching, I was thinking, ‘They need to show this film to as many people as they possibly can.’”
--college student

Equipment
Wish List

SONY PMW-EX3 XDCAM HD camcorder ($8,320)

Filemaker Server 10 ($600)

Case of PDV-184M digital master videotapes ($290)

"Your films are shining examples of what art should be, and rarely is: a tool for spiritual transformation."
--organizer of community screenings

Professional Consulting

Tribe of Heart currently has a need for pro-bono advice and assistance from the following professionals:

Publicists

Event Planners

Fundraisers

Development Experts

Film Distributors & Marketers

Please contact us if you think you can help.

“This film will stay with me for the rest of my life.”
--film festival viewer