Please issue e-transfer/e-Interac/email money transfer (EMT) to: treasurer@cig-icg.gr.

<p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 20px;color:rgb(28, 28, 28);font-family:Roboto;font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:300;letter-spacing:0.27px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">The Canadian Institute in Greece (CIG) is a privately-funded, not-for-profit organization, incorporated in Canada, which seeks to promote Canadian research and education in fields relating to Greece’s heritage. The CIG receives no government funding, and therefore its activities are made possible entirely through the generosity of its academic and induvial supporters. Every donation truly makes a difference!<p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 20px;color:rgb(28, 28, 28);font-family:Roboto;font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:300;letter-spacing:0.27px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">To have an immediate impact, gifts can be made in support of CIG's ongoing operations. Gifts can also be directed toward one of our <a href="https://www.cig-icg.gr/donate-now/" style="text-decoration-color:currentcolor;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit">established Funds</a> to provide support for CIG's long-term and current programs. If you wish to direct your gift toward a particular CIG initiative, check the box and specify which initiative(s) you would like to support in the Additional Information section below. Non-specified donations will be directed towards the most pressing needs of the Institute.-The Operating Endowment Fund to support the future security and long-term growth of CIG -The Elisabeth Alföldi-Rosenbaum, the Homer and Dorothy Thompson<span fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;" style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.25px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">, or the  Neda and Franz Leipen Fellowship Funds to support graduate student and post-doctoral research at CIG -The Gerald P. Schaus Student Internship Bursary Fund to support undergraduate travel to CIG in Athens -The Fred and Joan Winter Student Travel Bursary Fund to support graduate student and post-doctoral research in the Mediterranean -The CIMS-CIG Student Travel Bursary Fund to support undergraduate travel to conduct research in Greece -The Dr. Leander Tryphonas Study in Greece Bursary Fund to support undergraduate student participation on archaeological projects and/or study tours in Greece -The Building Fund to support the upkeep costs and future renovations of the CIG facilities in Athens -The Personnel Fund to support CIG's staffing needs as the Institute expands -The Publication Fund to support the future volumes in the Publications of the CIG (PCIG)  series -The Desmarais-Foreman Library Fund to support CIG's library and archives in Athens -Sheila's Garden Fund to support the rooftop terrace garden established by and in honor of Sheila Campbell -The CIG Century Campaign, to assist with the expansion and renovation of the CIG facilities in Athens -To direct your gift toward another initiative, please specify and contact <a href="mailto:treasurer@cig-icg.gr" style="text-decoration-color:currentcolor;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit">treasurer@cig-icg.gr</a>.<p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 20px;color:rgb(28, 28, 28);font-family:Roboto;font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:300;letter-spacing:0.27px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">As a registered charity in Canada (889024394 RR 0001), all gifts made to CIG are eligible for Canadian tax receipts.<p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 20px;color:rgb(28, 28, 28);font-family:Roboto;font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:300;letter-spacing:0.27px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">Please contact the Institute’s Treasurer (<a href="mailto:treasurer@cig-icg.gr" style="text-decoration-color:currentcolor;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit">treasurer@cig-icg.gr</a>): -to send a donation by e-transfer/e-Interact/email money transfer -to inquire about donating through other means (cheque, wire transfer) -to make non-monetary donations (gifts-in-kind, stocks, real property) -to establish a new Fund at CIG and establish a new program -to establish a Legacy at CIG in your will -for further information or any questions

Thank you, <span data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;display:inline-block;margin:0px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">First name! On behalf of everyone at The CANADIAN INSTITUTE IN GREECE, I want to say thank you for your generous support of the Institute and its mission. The success of the Institute is only possible through the generosity of supporters like you. Please follow us on our <a href="https://www.cig-icg.gr/" style="text-decoration-color:currentcolor;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit">website</a> and social media platforms (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/CIGICGAthens/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color:currentcolor;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFJEoGzs3NPPdo-2qa1vNKA" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color:currentcolor;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cig_icg/?hl=fr" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color:currentcolor;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/1950416/admin/dashboard/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color:currentcolor;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/CIGICG" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color:currentcolor;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank">X</a>) to stay up-to-date with our latest events and to see the impact your generosity is having at CIG. If you would like to contribute further to our cause, become a member of the Institute, contact us to become a volunteer, or spread the word about our mission! Treasurer, CIG treasurer@cig-icg.gr

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<p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 20px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:300;letter-spacing:0.27px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;max-width:100%">The Canadian Institute in Greece (CIG) is a privately-funded, not-for-profit organization, incorporated in Canada, which seeks to promote Canadian research and education in fields relating to Greece’s heritage. The CIG receives no government funding, and therefore its activities are made possible entirely through the generosity of its academic and induvial supporters. Every donation truly makes a difference!<p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 20px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:300;letter-spacing:0.27px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;max-width:100%">To have an immediate impact, gifts can be made in support of CIG's ongoing operations. Gifts can also be directed toward one of our <a href="https://www.cig-icg.gr/donate-now/">established Funds</a> to provide support for CIG's long-term and current programs. If you wish to direct your gift toward a particular CIG initiative, check the box and specify which initiative(s) you would like to support in the Additional Information section below. Non-specified donations will be directed towards the most pressing needs of the Institute.-The Operating Endowment Fund to support the future security and long-term growth of CIG -The Elisabeth Alföldi-Rosenbaum, the Homer and Dorothy Thompson, or the  Neda and Franz Leipen Fellowship Funds to support graduate student and post-doctoral research at CIG -The Gerald P. Schaus Student Internship Bursary Fund to support undergraduate travel to CIG in Athens -The Fred and Joan Winter Student Travel Bursary Fund to support graduate student and post-doctoral research in the Mediterranean -The CIMS-CIG Student Travel Bursary Fund to support undergraduate travel to conduct research in Greece -The Dr. Leander Tryphonas Study in Greece Bursary Fund to support undergraduate student participation on archaeological projects and/or study tours in Greece -The Building Fund to support the upkeep costs and future renovations of the CIG facilities in Athens -The Personnel Fund to support CIG's staffing needs as the Institute expands -The Publication Fund to support the future volumes in the Publications of the CIG (PCIG)  series -The Desmarais-Foreman Library Fund to support CIG's library and archives in Athens -Sheila's Garden Fund to support the rooftop terrace garden established by and in honor of Sheila Campbell -The CIG Century Campaign, to assist with the expansion and renovation of the CIG facilities in Athens -To direct your gift toward another initiative, please specify and contact <a href="mailto:treasurer@cig-icg.gr">treasurer@cig-icg.gr</a>.<p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 20px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:300;letter-spacing:0.27px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;max-width:100%">As a registered charity in Canada (889024394 RR 0001), all gifts made to CIG are eligible for Canadian tax receipts.<p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 20px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:300;letter-spacing:0.27px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;max-width:100%">Please contact the Institute’s Treasurer (<a href="mailto:treasurer@cig-icg.gr">treasurer@cig-icg.gr</a>): -to send a donation by e-transfer/e-Interact/email money transfer -to inquire about donating through other means (cheque, wire transfer) -to make non-monetary donations (gifts-in-kind, stocks, real property) -to establish a new Fund at CIG and establish a new program -to establish a Legacy at CIG in your will -for further information or any questions

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### Context Profile for the Canadian Institute in Greece (CIG)

1. **Organization Mission & Cause**:
   - The Canadian Institute in Greece (CIG) is dedicated to promoting Canadian scholarship and research in Greece, particularly in the fields of archaeology and cultural heritage. Their mission is to foster academic collaboration and cultural exchange between Canada and Greece, enhancing the understanding of Greek history and culture through research, education, and public engagement. The CIG aims to ensure its long-term stability and growth as it approaches its 50th anniversary.

2. **Type of Activities**:
   - **Fundraising Campaigns**: The "CIG Century Campaign" aims to raise $500,000 to support the Institute's growth and sustainability, including facility renovations and the expansion of operational space.
   - **Events**: The CIG hosts lectures and events related to its mission, especially in celebration of its 50th anniversary, which will occur throughout 2025-2026.
   - **Community Programs**: The Institute engages with the local and academic community through various educational initiatives and public lectures.

3. **Tone of Voice**:
   - The tone of the website and communications is **professional yet friendly**, with an emphasis on **inclusivity and community**. The language is clear and direct, aiming to inspire support and engagement from both current and potential members.

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   - The website and communications do not prominently feature emojis. The tone is more formal, focusing on clear and professional language rather than casual or playful elements.

5. **Key Facts**:
   - **Founding Info**: The CIG was officially recognized by the Hellenic Ministry of Culture on February 16, 1976.
   - **Scale**: The organization has launched multiple fundraising campaigns and events, with a current goal of raising $500,000 for its 50th anniversary.
   - **Impact Metrics**: The CIG emphasizes that it receives no government funding, relying on donations from academic and private supporters to sustain its activities.
   - **Volunteer Info**: Specific volunteer information was not detailed on the website, but the organization likely engages volunteers for events and programs.

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