It’s GivingTuesday!
Help Spread the Word!
The following messages can be sent out on our behalf. Feel free to make them your own. Thank you for supporting the Dude Ranch Foundation!
Match Message:
Big News from the Trail! 🤠
A generous member of our dude ranching community is matching every donation—doubling your impact through the end of the year!
Your GivingTuesday gift helps the Dude Ranch Foundation:
- Support the next generation of leaders in the dude ranching industry through scholarships
- Advance horse and guest safety with our gold-standard Horse Safety Program
- Preserve historic documents, photos, and artifacts that safeguard the legacy of dude ranching
- Share Western heritage with students, families, and visitors from around the world
Every dollar you give today rides twice as far for the future of dude ranching.
Donate online or mail your check anytime in December to help us unlock the full match: PO Box 2307, Cody, WY 82414
Make a difference this GivingTuesday. Ride with Us!
The following messages can be sent out on our behalf. Feel free to make them your own. Thank you for supporting the Dude Ranch Foundation!
Message 1 (Save the Date):
Imagine the impact we can make when our community comes together on a single powerful day. Mark your calendars: December 2, 2025, is GivingTuesday!
This year, your generosity will go even further. A generous donor is matching every dollar, doubling your impact for the Dude Ranch Foundation. Your gift helps preserve the rich history and expand the knowledge of America’s dude ranching industry through our Heritage Museum, research archives, educational programs, scholarships, conservation efforts, and workforce development initiatives.
Let’s make this #GivingTuesday count. Save the date and be part of something truly meaningful.
Message 2 (day of in your name):
Today is GivingTuesday! We at ___________________ invite you to join us in supporting the Dude Ranch Foundation.
And this year brings exciting news: every gift will be DOUBLED, thanks to a generous matching donor. Your contribution today helps preserve dude ranch history and strengthen the Foundation’s museum, archives, educational programs, scholarships, conservation work, and workforce development efforts.
Your support makes all the difference. Thank you for helping keep the legacy of the American West alive.
Message 3 (day of from the DRF Director):
Today is GivingTuesday! Your support for the Dude Ranch Foundation helps us preserve the history and expand the knowledge of America’s dude ranching industry through our Heritage Museum, archives, educational and scholarship programs, conservation work, and workforce development initiatives.
And this year, your impact is even greater: every dollar you give will be matched, doubling the difference you make.
Here’s how you can help today:
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Make a donation
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Spread the word — text a friend, forward this email, or share on social media using #GivingTuesday
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Tell someone in person — it truly makes a difference
Thank you so much for your support of the Dude Ranch Foundation!
With Gratitude,
Josie Hedderman
Executive Director
Message 4 (day of from the DRF Director):
There’s still time to make your GivingTuesday gift to the Dude Ranch Foundation!
As the day winds down, we’re grateful for everyone who has supported our mission—preserving dude ranch history, strengthening educational and scholarship programs, expanding conservation efforts, and developing the next generation of industry leaders.
And remember: your gift will be DOUBLED thanks to a generous matching donor. Every contribution made before midnight rides twice as far, helping us continue our work across the West.
If you haven’t had a chance to give yet, there’s still time to make an impact.
Thank you for being part of this incredible day of generosity.
With Gratitude,
Josie Hedderman
Executive Director
