The National Federation of the Blind is conducting the quiet phase of our Dream Builders Capital Campaign. For information about the campaign, please visit the Dream Builders Capital Campaign page. Please reach out to Patti Chang at [email protected] or 410-659-9314, extension 2422 for more details about the campaign and the initiatives we plan to achieve.
Larger gifts may be recognized with naming opportunities for physical spaces or special programs. Donors may choose their own name or an honoree that is consistent with NFB’s mission. Some gifts will be recognized with a dedicated physical space. Dedications are offered when NFB has a named space and wishes to recognize a donor without conferring naming opportunities for that physical space.
Please also see our gift acceptance and recognition policies.
$1,000,000 “Independence Champion” (1 Donor)
The National Federation of the Blind fosters independence throughout the blindness community. Independence is a core value for the Federation.
Our Independence Champion may elect one of the following naming opportunities. Alternatively, our Champion may choose to dedicate one of our sleeping rooms.
- Atrium
- Dining room
- Fitness room
- Family room
- Hideout room
- A conference room
Recognition of our Independence Champion will include:
- A commemorative plaque will be placed inside or nearby the physical space chosen by our Independence Champion
- Our Independence Champion will be recognized on the Dream Builders webpage and in the annual report
- Our Independence Champion will be given an individual plaque to commemorate the contribution
$500,000 – “Freedom Guardian” (2 Donors)
The National Federation of the Blind advocates for the civil rights of the blind. This advocacy has been a central part of our mission since our founding in 1940.
Our Freedom Guardians may elect one of the following naming opportunities. Alternatively, our Guardians may choose to dedicate one of our sleeping rooms.
- Dining room
- Fitness room
- Family room
- Hideout room
- A conference room
Recognition of our Freedom Guardians will include:
- A commemorative plaque will be placed inside or nearby the physical space chosen by our Freedom Guardians
- Our Freedom Guardians will be recognized on the Dream Builders webpage and in the annual report
- Our Freedom Guardians will be given an individual plaque to commemorate the contribution
$250,000 – “Dream Defender” (6 Donors)
Every day the National Federation of the Blind raises expectations because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. Making dreams come true is a big part of what we do.
Our Dream Defenders may elect one of the following naming opportunities. Alternatively, our Defenders may choose to dedicate one of our sleeping rooms.
- Family room
- Hideout room
- A conference room
Recognition of our Dream Defenders will include:
- A commemorative plaque will be placed inside or nearby the physical space chosen by our Dream Defenders
- Our Dream Defenders will be recognized on the Dream Builders webpage and in the annual report
- Our Dream Defenders will be given an individual plaque to commemorate the contribution
$100,000 – “Expectation Builder” (8 Donors)
The National Federation of the Blind works to raise expectations each and every day. Belief in the capacity of blind people drives our movement.
Our Expectation Builders may elect to name a conference room in the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute. Alternatively, our Builders may choose to dedicate one of our sleeping rooms.
Recognition of our Expectation Builders will include:
- A commemorative plaque will be placed inside or nearby the physical space chosen by our Expectation Builders
- Our Expectation Builders will be recognized on the Dream Builders webpage and in the annual report
- Our Expectation Builders will be given an individual plaque to commemorate the contribution
$50,000 – “White Cane Trailblazer” (12 Donors)
The National Federation of the Blind knows that with proper training blind people can live the lives we want. An essential element of nonvisual travel is the long white cane.
Our White Cane Trailblazers may dedicate one of our sleeping rooms.
Recognition of our White Cane Trailblazers will include:
- A commemorative plaque will be placed inside or nearby the sleeping room chosen by our White Cane Trailblazers
- Our White Cane Trailblazers will be recognized on the Dream Builders webpage and in the annual report
- Our White Cane Trailblazers will be given an individual plaque to commemorate the contribution
$25,000 – “Braille Booster” (40 Donors)
The National Federation of the Blind is a strong supporter of Braille literacy. Braille reading helps blind people live the lives we want.
Recognition of our Braille Boosters will include:
- Our Braille Boosters will be recognized with an individual plaque in Recognition Hall
- Our Braille Boosters will be recognized on the Dream Builders webpage and in the annual report
- Our Braille Boosters will receive an individual plaque to commemorate the contribution
$10,000 – “Community Connector” (Various Donors)
The National Federation of the Blind is a diverse community of blind people and our friends. Connecting blind people and our friends with love, hope, and determination remains an essential element of Federation activities.
Recognition of our Community Connectors will include:
- Our Community Connectors will be recognized prominently on a plaque in Recognition Hall
- Our Community Connectors will be recognized on the Dream Builders webpage and in the annual report
- Our Community Connectors will receive an individual plaque to commemorate the contribution
$5,000 “Door Opener” (Various Donors)
The National Federation of the Blind has worked to open doors of opportunity since its inception. The Federation continues constantly to open doors to new opportunities for blind people.
Recognition of our Door Openers will include:
- Our Door Openers will be recognized on a plaque in Recognition Hall
- Our Door Openers will be recognized on the Dream Builders webpage and in the annual report
- Our Door Openers will receive an individual plaque to commemorate the contribution