[Nfbk] Funding the Federation

[Kevin Pearl]

You may have heard Affiliates and Divisions of the National Federation of the Blind donating money to specific funds during the Roll Call of States.  Below, you will find a description of each of these funds and where money for those funds go.  

White Cane Fund:
These dollars go directly to the general treasury of the Federation.

The Jacobus tenBroek Fund: 
This fund is for the maintenance and upkeep of the National Center for the Blind property. This property houses the operations of the NFB, and other entities.

The Kenneth Jernigan Fund: 
The proceeds from this fund are used to bring a number of attendees to their first national convention. It is named for Dr. Jernigan who planned our conventions for more than forty years and who did so much to make them what they are today.

The PAC Plan: 
This giving opportunity enables individuals to make regular financial contributions to support the programs and activities of the Federation. The PAC Plan has insured a consistent flow of monthly income to fund some of the Federation's work. By signing up for the Pre-Authorized Check (PAC) Plan a donor authorizes the Federation to withdraw funds directly from a checking account. The individual designates how much he/she wants to contribute each month and specifies a day of the month on which the money should be withdrawn from the account. To participate in the PAC Plan, the donor must have a checking account, complete a PAC Plan card, sign and turn over a voided check, and begin with a monthly donation of at least $5.00. Supporters of the Federation contribute between $350,000 and $400,000 each year through this giving opportunity.

SUN Shares: 
Supporters of the Federation are also able to make either monthly or annual donations for SUN Shares (Shares Unlimited in NFB). These funds are being set aside in the event that they are needed to support the Federation during difficult times.

The Imagination Fund: An annual fundraising effort, has been established to support the work of the Jernigan Institute and affiliate activities throughout the country. Members and friends of the organization are being asked to participate in this annual campaign by making contributions, soliciting gifts from friends and colleagues, and by providing names and addresses of individuals who may be receptive to Imagination Fund mailings. One half of the funds which are raised will be used to operate the Institute, one fourth will be divided equally among state affiliates, and the remaining one fourth will be set aside to fund specific local chapter or state affiliate projects.

Kevin Pearl
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