<span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">Summer Company is Frog in Hand&rsquo;s flagship program, our boldest and most impactful initiative. It&rsquo;s where young dancers are hired full-time for 9 weeks to train, create, and perform in a professional setting. It&rsquo;s a place where emerging dancers grow into confident artists, pushing the edges of movement and meaning.<span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">But year after year, this program has lived on a knife&rsquo;s edge.<span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">Because of the uncertainty that comes with the grant application cycles, we often don&rsquo;t know if the program will be funded until just 4 weeks before it begins. Some years, that uncertainty has meant cutting youth dancer spots, scaling back productions, or holding our breath while scrambling to deliver our vision.<span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">Even when resources have been scarce, we have consistently delivered excellence: every summer, for 8 consecutive years. We&#39;ve created high-calibre dance productions and transformative training experiences.<span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">But year after year we have a waitlist of talented artists, and we are devastated that we can&rsquo;t afford to hire them all.<span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">We want to change that.<span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">This year, we&rsquo;re launching our Summer Company Seed Fund Campaign&mdash;a focused fundraising effort to raise $15,000 to secure the foundational funds we need to ensure next year&rsquo;s Summer Company in advance, giving us the runway to plan, recruit, and scale the program with confidence.<span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">Throughout this year, we have successfully raised $12,000; however, we need your help to close the remaining $3,000 gap. We are so close, help us get there!<span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">Your support can help us break the cycle of precarity and plant the seeds for a thriving, artist-led future.<h3 dir="ltr" fr-original-style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:4pt;" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 14pt; margin-bottom: 4pt; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><span fr-original-style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">Here&#39;s how your support makes an impact:</h3><ul fr-original-style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-inline-start:48px;" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px; box-sizing: inherit;"><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; box-sizing: inherit;"><span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">💚 $25 &ndash; Provides essential tools like a yoga mat, massage balls, and dance socks to support training and recovery.</li><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; box-sizing: inherit;"><span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">👕 $50 &ndash; Buys a costume, helping a dancer feel confident, professional, and ready to take the stage.</li><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; box-sizing: inherit;"><span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">🩰 $100 &ndash; Supports a workshop where dancers deepen their skills, explore new techniques, and grow their artistic voice.</li><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; box-sizing: inherit;"><span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">💃 $250 &ndash; Pays a dancer for a 60-minute performance at the CADA professional rate&mdash;honouring their time, talent, and dedication.</li></ul><span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">Every gift, no matter the size, helps us create space for youth artists to grow, take risks, and lead the future of dance.<span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">Together, let&rsquo;s ensure that the next generation of dancers doesn&rsquo;t have to rely on last-minute luck; they deserve stability, mentorship, and the chance to shine.<span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">With gratitude,<span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">Colleen Snell<span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;"> <span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">Artistic Director,&nbsp;<span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">Frog in Hand

<span contenteditable="false" 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,Thank you for your generous support towards our Summer Company Seed Fund campaign. Your contribution is truly a lifeline for young artists at the start of their journey.By lending a hand, you&#39;ve given these emerging dancers the chance to grow, create, and shine in their art. It&#39;s supporters like you who keep the spark of creativity alive in our community. I&#39;m incredibly grateful for your commitment to our cause and for believing in the potential of our young dancers. With heartfelt thanks,Colleen Snell Artistic Director, Frog in Hand

Summer Company is Frog in Hand’s flagship program, our boldest and most impactful initiative. It’s where young dancers are hired full-time for 9 weeks to train, create, and perform in a professional setting. It’s a place where emerging dancers grow into confident artists, pushing the edges of movement and meaning.But year after year, this program has lived on a knife’s edge.Because of the uncertainty that comes with the grant application cycles, we often don’t know if the program will be funded until just 4 weeks before it begins. Some years, that uncertainty has meant cutting youth dancer spots, scaling back productions, or holding our breath while scrambling to deliver our vision.Even when resources have been scarce, we have consistently delivered excellence: every summer, for 8 consecutive years. We've created high-calibre dance productions and transformative training experiences.But year after year we have a waitlist of talented artists, and we are devastated that we can’t afford to hire them all.We want to change that.This year, we’re launching our Summer Company Seed Fund Campaign—a focused fundraising effort to raise $15,000 to secure the foundational funds we need to ensure next year’s Summer Company in advance, giving us the runway to plan, recruit, and scale the program with confidence.Throughout this year, we have successfully raised $12,000; however, we need your help to close the remaining $3,000 gap. We are so close, help us get there!Your support can help us break the cycle of precarity and plant the seeds for a thriving, artist-led future.Here's how your support makes an impact:<ul><li>💚 $25 – Provides essential tools like a yoga mat, massage balls, and dance socks to support training and recovery.</li><li>👕 $50 – Buys a costume, helping a dancer feel confident, professional, and ready to take the stage.</li><li>🩰 $100 – Supports a workshop where dancers deepen their skills, explore new techniques, and grow their artistic voice.</li><li>💃 $250 – Pays a dancer for a 60-minute performance at the CADA professional rate—honouring their time, talent, and dedication.</li></ul>Every gift, no matter the size, helps us create space for youth artists to grow, take risks, and lead the future of dance.Together, let’s ensure that the next generation of dancers doesn’t have to rely on last-minute luck; they deserve stability, mentorship, and the chance to shine.With gratitude,Colleen Snell Artistic Director, Frog in Hand

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### Context Profile for Frog In Hand Productions Inc.

1. **Organization Mission & Cause**:
   - **Mission**: Frog In Hand Productions Inc. is dedicated to empowering young dancers through mentorship and professional development. Their flagship program, Summer Company, focuses on providing transformative opportunities for youth, particularly those from equity-deserving communities, to explore, grow, and thrive through movement.
   - **Cause**: The organization aims to foster artistic expression and professional growth in young dancers, ensuring they have access to mentorship and training that can significantly impact their careers.

2. **Type of Activities**:
   - **Events**: The organization hosts events such as the "Frog in Hand Summer Dances Soirée," which features live dance performances, food, and a silent auction to support their programs.
   - **Fundraising Campaigns**: They engage in fundraising activities to support their mentorship programs and initiatives.
   - **Community Programs**: The Summer Company program has supported over 80 youth with substantial mentorship hours, focusing on professional development in the arts.

3. **Tone of Voice**:
   - The tone of the website and communications is **friendly, inspiring, and professional**. The language is inclusive and emphasizes community support and the transformative power of dance. Phrases like "come together to support" and "transformative opportunities" reflect a warm and inviting tone.

4. **Emoji Usage**:
   - The organization uses emojis sparingly but effectively in their communications. For instance, in their recent email campaign, they included a sparkle emoji (✨) to convey excitement and positivity. This suggests that they may use emojis to enhance emotional engagement without overwhelming the content.

5. **Key Facts**:
   - **Founding Info**: Established in 2018, Frog In Hand Productions Inc. has quickly made a significant impact in the community.
   - **Scale**: The organization has hosted multiple events and campaigns, with a total of 3 forms and 9 email campaigns.
   - **Impact Metrics**: They have provided over 16,800 hours of paid mentorship and training to youth, highlighting their commitment to impactful programming.
   - **Volunteer Info**: While specific volunteer details are not provided on the website, the emphasis on community support suggests that volunteers may play a role in their events and programs.

6. **Writing Guidelines**:
   - **Style**: Maintain a friendly and inspiring tone. Use inclusive language that emphasizes community and support.
   - **Structure**: Use clear and concise sentences. Incorporate calls to action that encourage participation and support.
   - **Emojis**: Use emojis sparingly to enhance engagement, particularly in informal communications like emails.
   - **Content Focus**: Highlight the impact of donations and support on the youth involved in their programs. Use testimonials or success stories when possible to illustrate the effectiveness of their initiatives.

This context profile provides a comprehensive overview of Frog In Hand Productions Inc., enabling AI assistants to generate personalized and relevant content that aligns with the organization's mission, tone, and activities.

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