Thank you for supporting the Community Sailing School!
As a small organization, CSS is always in need of your help! We can always use financial donations, volunteer help, sponsorships, and donations of new or used equipment. Continue reading for information on how to support our programs!
Volunteer Opportunities
Want to donate your time to help more kids experience the benefits of sailing? We have multiple volunteer opportunities whether you have sailing experience and want to help teach our classes or if you have unique skills that can help us in other ways!
Some of our most common volunteer needs are:
- Cooking meals for regattas
- Helping rig/derig boats at the end of the beginning and end of year
- Helping maintain our facility (cleaning, grounds work, building repairs)
- Organizing and inventorying equipment
- Maintaining our fleet of equipment
- Assisting coaches or teaching programs
- Administrative help
We can log and approve your volunteer hours if you need them for a professional or educational purpose. Please contact us if you are willing to support CSS with your time, especially if you have a unique skillset or career experience!
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Monetary Donations
Community Sailing School Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 92-2752412. As such, all donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permissible. You can make a donation by clicking the donate button in the upper right-hand corner of this page!
Your donation helps our programs operate, keeping kids on the water and increasing access for more kids in Oakland County by lowering financial barriers and allowing us to deliver high-quality experiences that teach so much more than just sailing.
Cost Breakdown
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Other Ways to Support
In-Kind Donations
CSSF welcomes many types of in-kind donations. You will receive a receipt with a tax deduction off of your item’s value. Please see our In-Kind Donation Policy for more information. You can also support us by making a gift to us from our wishlist! You can view our 2026 wishlist by clicking here. We also have a wishlist for supplies that help our programs continue their success. You can view our wishlist by clicking here. All purchases are automatically tax-exempt.
Contact [email protected] for any questions or to make a larger in-kind gift.
Corporate Sponsorships
Want your business to show the same love for the sailing community that you do? CSSF actively welcomes sponsorship inquiries from businesses of all sizes. We have several sponsorship tiers and packages available for both our programs and events. Please contact our CEO, Lynn Frikker, [email protected] for more information.
Endowments
Making a donation to the CSSF Endowment Fund ensures that your gift is permanently restricted to continuing our mission of “Developing Character Through Sailing Education”. If you wish to start an endowment fund that benefits our organization, please contact our CEO, Lynn Frikker, [email protected] for more information.
Planned Giving
Interested in creating long-lasting impact for future generations? You can make a planned gift to CSSF and make sure that your lifelong passion for sailing can continue teaching the community. There are a few options available to start your legacy:
- Adding a bequest to your will or living trust naming CSSF as a recipient of a portion of your estate
- Making a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from an IRA or SEP
- Naming CSSF as a partial or full beneficiary of your retirement plan or life insurance policy
- Creating a charitable lead or charitable remainder trust, which will provide support to both CSSF and your family
- Creating a charitable gift annuity that pays income to you during your lifetime, with the remaining balance going to CSSF
Contact our CEO, Lynn Frikker, [email protected] for more information on how to leave a legacy with CSSF.
Always consult with an attorney, CPA, or other tax advisor before making a substantial gift.
Careers
Community Sailing School is hiring! Want to make a difference and share your love of sailing with the next generation of sailors? We are often looking for program help during the summer as well as some help during the fall/spring interscholastic seasons. Qualifications must include the ability to pass a background check, current US Center for Safesport NGB1 certification, American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification, Michigan Boater’s Safety Card, and some sailing experience. US Sailing Small Boat Instructor Level 1 Certification is strongly preferred. Active job postings are listed below. To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected].
Equipment for Sale
CSSF often sells used equipment to the public and other sailing programs. This can be a great way to acquire your first sailboat or powerboat at a great price! All proceeds directly benefit Community Sailing School’s programs. Current equipment for sale is offered in the table below with links to the listings.
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