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Novi Parks Foundation Seeks Volunteers The Novi Parks Foundation is seeking motivated volunteers to join us.  The Foundation is a fund raising organization that supports Novi’s parks and programs and their growth.  Why not join your neighbors to improve Novi’s leisure opportunities and have some fun doing it?   Contact us by email. noviparksfoundation.org P.O. Box 1169 Novi, MI 48376 The Novi Parks Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation that assists the Novi Parks Department by raising funds through events and the Naming Rights Program to support park projects, recreational opportunities and the scholarship program. Best Buy opened their new West Oaks location in Novi on May 21, 2010. On opening day, the new store and its team members presented the Novi Parks Foundation with a $10,000 donation to the Foundation’s Naming Rights program. The new Best Buy Field at the Ella Mae Power Park (located behind the Novi Civic Center) will debut this summer. The City of Novi thanks ITC Holdings Corp. for its generous donation of $500,000 to the Novi Parks Foundation. We invite all community members to visit ITC Community Sports Park and enjoy this fantastic venue. ITC Community Sports Park is located at 51000 Eight Mile Road, just east of Napier Road. (Pictured above: ITC's generous contribution to the Novi Parks Foundation was recognized with the unveiling of new park entryway signs on June 7, 2008.) In the spirit of honoring community strength and service on Veteran’s Day, ITC Holdings Corp. announced on November 12, 2007 that it is making a $500,000 donation to the Novi Parks Foundation to support development of parks, facilities and recreation programs in the city. MORE The City of Novi thanks Toyota Boshoku America for its generous donation of $10,000 to the Novi Parks Foundation. The donation was presented to Mayor David Landry by Nate Furuta, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Toyota Boshoku America and Sunao Yamamoto, Toyota Boshoku America President, at the grand opening of its new research and development center in Novi on Thursday, October 18, 2007.

In a statistically valid survey, 88% of Novi residents perceived overall quality of life in Novi as excellent or good with 76% agreeing that they would recommend Novi to friends and family as a place to live.

Most people realize that the Novi Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department is instrumental in enhancing quality of life. In fact, the team delivers daily on our mission of “enriching lives… strengthening community” throughout parks, programs and partnerships. However, not everyone realizes that tax sources alone cannot fully support these services. Private support is more instrumental than ever to maintain the present level of services and meet the expanding leisure needs of Novi residents.

There are numerous ways to become involved in the Novi Parks Foundation including the naming rights program, planned giving and participation in fundraising events.

Naming Rights Program

The Naming Rights Program allows business and organizations to sponsor a park or park amenity to bring focus to their brand. Not only are donors recognized at the park, they are highlighted on this website, in the Engage! publication and more. The program not only provides a benefit to the donor, but the community as portion of donations received are leveraged with other funds to implement capital improvements in the Novi Parks system.

Highlighted below are Naming Rights Program Sponsors.

To become involved in the Novi Parks Foundation Naming Rights Program, please contact Jay Dooley at 248-255-2608 or Randy Auler at 248-347-0400.

Additional ways to contribute to the Novi Parks Foundation

Cash Donation - All cash contributions are tax deductible.

Real Estate with a Life Interest - You may deed your home, farm, rentals or land owned by you to the Novi Parks Foundation, receive an immediate tax deduction for the remainder of the value, and retain the same until death. The gift will not be subject to estate taxes.

Life Insurance - The Novi Parks Foundation can be added as a beneficiary to your policy. It can be a fitting memorial for loved one who has preceded you in death. The charitable tax deduction continues to pay annual premiums, these too are tax deductible.

Stocks and Bonds - You receive a charitable tax deduction of the current value. Is the securities have appreciated in value since purchase; you pay no capital gains tax.

Bequests in your Will - You may add a codicil to your will, naming the Novi Parks Foundation and describing your gift. The value of the bequest will not be subject to estate taxes.

Charitable Remainder Trust - You can establish a trust of some of your assets. You receive a charitable tax deduction for the remainder value as determined by the IRS regulations and estate taxes will be reduced upon your death. You and your designated family will receive and income for life. The reminder goes to the park foundation upon the death of the final beneficiary.

Employer Match - If you company matches your charitable contributions, please consider the Novi Parks Foundation. You will put twice the number of dollars to work in your community.