Support

Membership Matters

By joining the ISGB, you help us support the art of glass beadmaking and help us in pursuing our mission.

We are Beadmakers supporting Beadmakers

We invite you to join us!

Become a Member

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Donate

Support through donations helps make it possible for the ISGB to continue its longstanding tradition of producing quality, broad based programming for beadmakers and flame workers worldwide. This includes

Our annual Gathering
Our quarterly magazine, the "Glass Bead Evolution"
Scholarship opportunities
Online Auctions
Year end Appeal

Donations make us a more effective organization, and it is your donation that will help ensure the ISGB stays strong and meets our fundraising goals. Please consider donating to the ISGB. Your contribution will enable our organization to continue moving forward, meeting the challenges of the future and strengthening our drive of the contemporary glass movement.

Thank you in advance for your generous support.

Ways to Donate

Annual Fund

These unrestricted funds are a vital part of our annual operating budget.

Endowment

Endowments are designed to help sustain and improve the ISGB for current and future generations.

In-Kind Gifts

These donations support our annual Live and Silent Auction, which are a major source of fundraising at our annual conference, "The Gathering".

Memorial and Honorific Gifts

You can honor someone living or memorialize someone who has passed away by making donations in their name.

Planned/Estate Gifts

Whether it's a set dollar amount or a percentage of your full estate, an IRA account, or life insurance policy, there are many ways to make a planned gift. You do not need a fortune to make a big difference.

Scholarship Gifts

Direct scholarships can bring someone to the Gathering or offer a teaching opportunity to those who may not otherwise be able to afford this opportunity.

Auctions

ISGB Hosts several auctions a year supporting artists, the ISGB and more. Visit our Auction site to see how you can support the ISGB! Learn More HERE

ONLINE Auctions

Auctions

ISGB Auction Site is a special dedicated site helping to support the the artists and the ISGB.

Join us for the Gathering Auctions, Artist Auctions, Chapter Auctions and De stash Auctions.

Bid High and Bid often- Take home a bargain and offer your support at the same time and everyone is a winner.

Current Auction: Click HERE

Join us February 16-19, 2023 for the ISGB Artist De-Stash Auction

April 8-11, 2023 ISGB Chapter Auction

October 26-29, 2023 Omaha Nebraska Live and Silent Auction.

December Artist Auction and Sale

Who Can Register:

Open to the public! Anyone can register, they must provide shipping address and credit card information.

No registration needed to view the auction, but you should! It's fun and we do not share your information with anyone.

Donation Guidelines

Support the ISGB With our online Auction platform it's as easy as 1, 2, 3.

Take photos of the item you are donating (optimal size is 1080 x 780 pixels 72 dpi or 2.41 kb and jpg files please).
Submit photos with a description including: donor’s name, artist’s name, contact phone number, size, materials used, etc.
Your item will be listed on our auction platform and you will be notified as soon as bidding closes who to mail the item to.

The Fine Print:

Please note Domestic shipping of your donation will automatically be part of your donation unless arrangements are made ahead of the auction opening date. Items donated will be shipped directly to the recipient and will be listed as free domestic shipping unless otherwise noted. International Shipping will be shipped at cost.

If you need assistance with the cost of shipping the items, please contact Bryna ahead of time and to set up your donation with the shipping fee.

Questions

Please contact board members Martha Giberson Vp@sigb.org, Bryna Lumb treasurer@isgb.org, or Karyn Sweezy operations@isgb.org with any questions.

As always, thank you from the Auction committee, the entire Board of Directors, and YOUR ISGB!

Learn More HERE

Donate Today and Make a Difference

ISGB is a 501(c) (3) organization. Your contribution may be tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please consult your tax preparer.

Volunteer

Raise Your Hand and Get Involved!

Volunteer Today!

Meet our Board of Directors!

This is a great opportunity to work with like minded glass enthusiasts. The ISGB is always looking to expand and could use your support.

Join the Board - View open posistions HERE

Join a Committee - do you have skills in fundraising, video editing, or Facebook sales? Read MORE about our appointed positions and committees.

The Glass Bead Evolution - are you a writer, graphic artist, or proof-reader? Contact editor@isgb.org for more information

"Improvements begin with I"