American Association of Teachers of German - AATG

Thank you for seeing us at the annual convention! Bis bald, Team AATG

The AATG Fundraising Committee would like to thank everyone who has already contributed to the AATG Week of Giving! Thanks to the support of members and friends of AATG, we met our goal of raising $40,000 during our Week of Giving with the help of a few generous donations. Though the Week of Giving is over, it is not too late to make a donation to AATG. Please consider contributing to the future of AATG today! https://lnkd.in/gmn5_n6p

Thank you for visiting us at ACTFL in Philadelphia and THANK YOU to all who donated during AATG's Week of Giving! We appreciate your support. #AATGWeekofGiving #learngerman #speakgerman #studygerman #studentscholarships #supportgerman

Express your gratitude to someone who has inspired you to learn or teach German. Honor a teacher or mentor in AATG’s Hall of Recognition. The Hall of Recognition celebrates those who have influenced, mentored, and inspired. Each honoree's name is listed in the online Hall of Recognition, along with a photo and a personal tribute: https://lnkd.in/e87v7pwN Organize a group donation to say thank you to a very influential person. Hall of Recognition status occurs when the donations in honor of an individual reach $1500. Donations may be dedicated to any fund to support German: https://lnkd.in/ers9W54u Thank you to everyone who has made #AATGWeekofGiving an enormous success. We appreciate the donors who provided the matching funds and all of the members and friends of AATG who have already committed gifts. This week has demonstrated the strong community of supporters behind German language education in the US, and we are proud to say these funds will support you and your programs. #AATGWeekofGiving #learngerman #speakgerman #studygerman #studentscholarships #supportgerman

Today is Friends and Family Five Dollar Friday. We encourage you to reach out to your family and friends to ask them to support German by pledging $5. Five Dollar Friday represents the impact one donation can make, no matter how big or small. Speaking of impactful donations – AATG is delighted to announce a brand-new Study Abroad Scholarship for College Students. Students can apply for grant funding of up to $1250 during two application cycles: The Spring/Summer application deadline is February 1, 2025 for programs commencing in the first half of the calendar year (January-July) of 2025. Recipients will be notified in early March. Applications are open now: https://lnkd.in/gD2JXYAT The Fall/Winter application deadline is July 1, 2025 for programs commencing in the second half of the calendar year (August-December). Recipients will be notified in late July. If you have questions about this new opportunity, contact [email protected] or swing by AATG’s booth at ACTFL. Update on the #AATGWeekofGiving Matching Funds Challenge: We are so close to meeting our goal! If you thought about making a donation to support German, please consider doing it today to help us unlock the matching funds! #AATGWeekofGiving #learngerman #speakgerman #studygerman #studentscholarships #supportgerman

Today is Day 4 of AATG Week of Giving and today we are expressing our gratitude to AATG Life Members and Planned Giving Donors. AATG Life Members invest in themselves and their profession by contributing $1,926 to the Life Member Fund. Their commitment ensures a sustainable future for the AATG and grants them all of the regular member benefits for life.?? Planned Giving means that you leave a portion of your estate to a particular cause that matters to you. The AATG will always be there to support German, so your legacy is secure. Fill out a non-binding bequest letter today. https://lnkd.in/e-G3daVv??

Spread the word about AATG Week of Giving by encouraging your family, friends, and colleagues on FB to get involved! It’s easy to set up your own Fundraiser in honor of your birthday, anniversary, or any other personal or professional milestone! There are only two steps! 1. Go to https://lnkd.in/g5QKTwZ and select American Association of Teachers of German from the nonprofit search menu. 2. In your fundraising post, share why you give to support German! #AATGWeekofGiving #learngerman #speakgerman #studygerman #studentscholarships #supportgerman

The AATG Board of Directors and the Fundraising Committee are delighted to announce a fun matching challenge for the AATG Week of Giving. A generous group of AATG members will give $20,000 in matching funds for donations made during this campaign. No matter how small, and no matter which fund you support, your contribution makes a difference in the lives of our students and educators. Please consider donating as generously as you can. If 200 members donated $100, the fall fundraiser would have reached its minimum goal of $40,000. So don't delay and donate today!? For larger gifts and planned giving, please contact Executive Director Mike Shaughnessy at [email protected]. Outright gifts, bequests, and transfers are deductible for federal estate and tax gift purposes. AATG encourages corporate matching donations. Even if you cannot donate today, please consider signing up for these matching donation opportunities. We are grateful for your support! Thank you to the donors who provided the matching funds, and thank you to all members and friends of AATG who have already committed gifts. https://lnkd.in/gmn5_n6p #AATGWeekofGiving #learngerman #speakgerman #studygerman #studentscholarships #supportgerman

Friends of AATG Day Today during the AATG Week of Giving, please consider giving increments of 1926, the year AATG was founded. $19,26 might feel like a good starting point if you have never been able to donate before. $192.60 or $1,926 are amounts that increase our endowment to support student scholarships. Your contribution empowers future generations of students to study, learn, and engage in the transatlantic relationship between the US and the German-speaking world. Donate to the AATG Endowment to support our programs and services! https://lnkd.in/e2GtRnXR #AATGWeekofGiving #learngerman #speakgerman #studygerman #supportgerman

Friends of AATG Day Today during the AATG Week of Giving, please consider giving increments of 1926, the year AATG was founded. $19,26 might feel like a good starting point if you have never been able to donate before. $192.60 or $1,926 are amounts that increase our endowment to support student scholarships. Your contribution empowers future generations of students to study, learn, and engage in the transatlantic relationship between the US and the German-speaking world. Donate to the AATG Endowment to support our programs and services! https://lnkd.in/e2GtRnXR #AATGWeekofGiving #learngerman #speakgerman #studygerman #supportgerman