This Giving Tuesday, December 2, we’re inviting you to make a commitment that goes beyond a single gift. We’re asking you to join our Game Changers Circle and become part of something sustainable, something consistent, something that changes lives for the long term.
Our Goal: 18 for ’25
We’ve set an ambitious goal for Giving Tuesday: add 18 new members to our Game Changers Circle monthly giving club. Why 18? Because like a round of golf, every hole matters. Each monthly donor represents consistent support that helps us build character in the next generation of young people across Southeast Wisconsin.
Throughout December 2, we’ll be tracking our progress as we work to “complete the course.” You can follow along on our social media channels as we update our scorecard throughout the day, celebrating each new Game Changer who joins our mission.
Why Monthly Giving Matters
Monthly giving provides something invaluable to nonprofit organizations like ours: the ability to plan with confidence. When you commit to a monthly gift, you give us the reliable foundation that allows us to offer scholarships, expand programs, and focus on serving kids instead of constantly worrying about funding gaps.
Game Changers Circle gifts start at just $10 a month. That’s less than two cups of coffee, but the impact compounds throughout the year. Your consistent support means we can say yes to opportunities, invest in trained coaches, and ensure that every young person who wants to participate can access our life-changing programs.
What is the Game Changers Circle?
The Game Changers Circle is a group of visionaries who play a critical role in the growth of First Tee — Southeast Wisconsin with the next generation in mind. The Game Changers Circle fund provides a sustainable resource that gives our organization an opportunity to look past today and dream big for tomorrow.
Your support helps launch and grow exciting scholarship, access, and program opportunities, inspiring our young people today for a brighter future tomorrow.
As a Game Changers Circle member, you become part of a community of people who believe in the power of character education. You’ll receive:
- A special welcome gift
- Invitations to appreciation events
- Regular updates on the kids you’re impacting
- The knowledge that you’re making a lasting difference
It’s Easy to Join
Joining the Game Changers Circle is simple:
- Choose your amount. Monthly gifts start at just $10. Select the level that works for your budget. Every amount makes a difference.
- One-time sign-up. Set up your monthly gift in less than two minutes. It’s an automatic deduction from your credit card each month.
- Make lasting impact. Your gift processes automatically, providing reliable support that helps us plan confidently and serve more kids.
And here’s the important part: you can pause, adjust, or cancel your monthly gift at any time. There are no questions asked and no penalties. We understand circumstances change.
Why This Matters
For more than 20 years, First Tee — Southeast Wisconsin has been passionate about providing opportunities that enable kids to build the strength of character that empowers them through a lifetime of new challenges. By seamlessly integrating the game of golf with a life skills curriculum, we create active learning experiences that build inner strength, self-confidence, and resilience that kids can carry to everything they do.
But we can only do this work with sustained support from people who believe in our mission. Monthly donors provide the foundation that allows us to focus on what matters most: teaching integrity, respect, confidence, responsibility, and perseverance to young people across our community.
Join Us on December 2
This Giving Tuesday, we’re not asking for the biggest gift. We’re asking for the most meaningful one. A commitment to show up month after month, to invest consistently in character development, to be part of a community that believes in the power of the next generation.
Will you be one of our eighteen Game Changers?
Not ready for monthly giving? You can still support our mission with a one-time gift on Giving Tuesday or any day of the year. Every contribution helps us serve more kids and build more character.
Follow along on December 2 as we track our progress throughout the day. We’ll be updating our scorecard on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X as we work to complete the course.
Let’s make this Giving Tuesday count. Together, we can build a foundation of support that changes lives for years to come.
Questions about the Game Changers Circle or monthly giving? Contact David Cohn, Chief Executive Officer, at [email protected] or 414-443-3575.