2023 FUNDRAISING PRIORITIES
LONGUE VUE LEARNERS
Longue Vue Learners is an innovative community outreach program that combines academic enrichment with campus beautification and learning in nature in partnership with local schools including Waldo Burton Memorial School, Morris Jeff Community School, and Lycée Français de la Nouvelle Orléans.
ELLEN SHIPMAN’S LEGACY
Ellen Shipman’s timeless, masterful gardens informed the architectural and interior character of the main house, completed in 1942, and earned Longue Vue National Historic Landmark status. Gifts to our Shipman at Longue Vue priority will protect the original design intent through strategic preservation and restoration.
DISCOVERY GARDEN
The Discovery Garden invites children to explore concepts of design and gardening relevant to Louisiana ecosystems and the values inherent in the Longue Vue vision. Contributions will go toward restoring and updating displays and installations for today’s children and families.
Longue Vue brings beauty to our community thanks to YOU!
PLANNED GIVING
Longue Vue is happy to accept gifts of securities as well as planned giving commitments to help support our organization now and in the future.
Please contact Executive Director Baty Landis at sblandis@longuevue.com to learn more about this donation option.
FRIENDS OF LONGUE VUE
The Friends are an auxiliary group to the Board of Directors with a purpose of cultivating interest in and support for Longue Vue House and Gardens through fundraising activities, education programs, and volunteer opportunities that further Longue Vue’s mission. The Friends especially support Longue Vue’s annual fundraisers, Games in the Gardens, and the renowned Design Symposium.
Annual dues are $50 in addition to your annual Longue Vue membership and include an Annual Meeting, structured volunteer opportunities, special Longue Vue Board and Friends events, and behind-the-scenes access to this historic institution.
President
Dave Maher
President Elect and Treasurer
Lynn Skidmore
Recording Secretary
Melissa Gordon
Treasurer
Ribby Fergusson
