{"id":87,"date":"2018-07-05T16:49:34","date_gmt":"2018-07-05T16:49:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/web1.dharma.org\/?page_id=87"},"modified":"2025-09-16T08:47:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T13:47:13","slug":"one-time-gift","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/generosity\/one-time-gift\/","title":{"rendered":"One-Time Gift"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Thank you for your support!<\/h2>\n<p>Every day, IMS cares for its retreatants, teachers, staff, facilities and grounds. The income that\u2019s needed to successfully operate our Retreat Center and Forest Refuge programs comes from two sources \u2013 course fees and donations. Since we try to keep our retreat fees as affordable for as many people as possible, revenue from this stream usually covers just half of our expenses.<\/p>\n<p>This means that we must rely on the generosity of our community to balance our budget and to operate our centers in a sustainable way. Your support today ensures that IMS and the Buddhist teachings continue to take root and flourish, giving rise to greater peace and happiness in our world.<\/p>\n<p>If you have questions, please call 978-355-4378 ext. 230 or email<a href=\"mailto:development@dharma.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">development@dharma.org.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>To give by <strong>credit card, bank account, PayPal, or Venmo:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/give.dharma.org\/IMS-Annual-Fund\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-18583\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Donate-Now-Button.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"145\" height=\"58\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Find information about <strong>stock, crypto, and IRA gifts<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/generosity\/stock-and-ira-gifts\/\">here.<\/a> To give by<strong> stock, crypto, or a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) now,<\/strong> click the Donate button below:<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"edo-donate-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.every.org\/dharma\/donate\">Donate<\/a><\/div>\n<p><script async defer src=\"https:\/\/assets.every.org\/dist\/donate-button\/0.3\/index.js\" class=\"edo-donate-btn-js\"><\/script><script>function createWidget() {everyDotOrgDonateButton.createButton({selector: \"#edo-donate-btn\",fontSize: \"18px\",});everyDotOrgDonateButton.createWidget({selector: \"#edo-donate-btn\",options: {nonprofitSlug: \"dharma\",showInitialMessage: false,defaultFrequency: \"once\",infoPages: [{key: \"faq\",name: \"FAQ\",source: `## How does this donate button work?This button is powered by Every.org, a tax-exempt US 501(c)(3) nonprofit building accessible giving infrastructure to help every person and organization do more good.You will be directed to www.every.org to securely complete your donation. 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