[NFBNJ] NFBNJ Congribution Opportunities

[Brian Mackey]

Contribution Opportunities


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*          <https://www.nfbnj.org/contribution-opportunities/#General
Contributions> General Contributions

*          <https://www.nfbnj.org/contribution-opportunities/#PayPal
Donations> PayPal Donations

*          <https://www.nfbnj.org/contribution-opportunities/#Matching
Funds> Matching Funds

*          <https://www.nfbnj.org/contribution-opportunities/#Thrivent's
Choice Dollars donations can help NFB> Thrivent's Choice Dollars donations
can help NFB

*          <https://www.nfbnj.org/contribution-opportunities/#PAC Plan> PAC
Plan

*          <https://www.nfbnj.org/contribution-opportunities/#Leaving A
Legacy> Leaving A Legacy

*          <https://www.nfbnj.org/contribution-opportunities/#Amazon Smile
Program> Amazon Smile Program

*          <https://www.nfbnj.org/contribution-opportunities/#GreenDrop>
GreenDrop

*          <https://www.nfbnj.org/contribution-opportunities/#Vehicle
Donations> Vehicle Donations

*          <https://www.nfbnj.org/contribution-opportunities/#Tax Deductible
Contributions> Tax Deductible Contributions


General Contributions


The National Federation of the Blind of NJ operates on a 100% volunteer
basis.  ALL of your donation goes toward supporting our programs for

*         State scholarship program

*         Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning (BELL) Academy

*         Education and outreach to the community

*         Blind children and youth

*         Newly blinded individuals and their family members

*         Senior blind

*         Blind Veterans

*         and so much more

You can support the work of the organization by making your tax-deductible
check out to NFB of NJ and mailing it to:

National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
Brian Mackey, Treasurer
33 Merganser Drive
Sinking Spring, PA 19608


PayPal Donations


Please make a donation to the National Federation of the Blind general
account, our general scholarship account, the Joe/Rose Ruffalo Memorial
Scholarship account, or the Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning
(BELL) Academy. Please indicate which account you wish the donation to go
into when making your contribution. You do not need to have a PayPal account
to donate, simply use the information from your debit/credit card if you
don't have PayPal. All donations are tax deductible. To make a donation to
NFBNJ via PayPal, please visit our
<https://www.paypal.com/fundraiser/charity/1518585> PayPal Donations page.


Matching Funds


Many employers support their employees' charity donations by matching a
portion of the funds an employee donates. Through these programs, your NFBNJ
members, family members, co-workers and neighbors can inquire with the human
resources department where employed. Donors can double their gifts to
support your efforts to transform the lives of blind students, seniors ,
support state scholarships, and to assist with our educational and outreach
programs in New Jersey. We are asking all who receive this information
whether their employers offer gift matching programs. If they don't know,
please inquire with their human resources department. If you need additional
information, please contact NFBNJ President Joe Ruffalo at 973-743-0075 or
<mailto:nfbnj1 at verizon.net> nfbnj1 at verizon.net, or NFBNJ Treasurer Brian
Mackey at 610-750-6765 or  <mailto:bmackey88 at gmail.com> bmackey88 at gmail.com.


Thrivent's Choice Dollars donations can help NFB


Are you a member of Thrivent Financial and eligible to direct Choice
Dollars? With Thrivent Choice, you can recommend where some of Thrivent
Financial's charitable outreach funds go. Choice Dollars funds can make a
world of difference to the NFB. Directing Choice Dollars is easy. Simply
<https://www.thrivent.com/making-a-difference/living-generously/thrivent-cho
ice> go to Thrivent Choice to learn more and find program terms and
conditions, or contact Nathan Beattie, Financial Associate, at 515-276-1527,
extension 228, or  <mailto:nathan.beattie at thrivent.com>
nathan.beattie at thrivent.com.


PAC Plan


The Pre-Authorized Contribution (PAC) Plan is a national program where
individuals or organizations can pre-approve a certain amount of funds to be
transferred from their bank account into the National Federation of the
Blind's general account. The minimum amount is $5 a month and there is no
limit.

The PAC Plan helps with:

*         Distributing free literature

*         Funding the Free White Cane program

*         Funding the Free Slate and Stylus program

*         Funding legal battles

*         Assisting national scholarship programs

*         Funding the Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning (BELL)
Academy program

*         Fund STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programs

*         Providing free web hosting for state affiliates through
<http://www.nfbnet.org/> NFBNet

Please download the
<https://www.nfbnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/pac-form-fillout-accessibl
e.pdf> PAC Plan form to create or increase your monthly PAC contributions.
If you have any questions, contact NJ PAC Plan coordinator Mac Biggers at
801-916-9753 or  <mailto:macbiggers at yahoo.com> macbiggers at yahoo.com. You can
also direct questions to Bilinda Hooks in the accounting department at the
National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute at 410-659-9314 or
<mailto:accounting at nfb.org> accounting at nfb.org.

Please watch the below PAC Plan video for additional details on the PAC
Plan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIKwllNJAoQ
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIKwllNJAoQ&feature=youtu.be>
&feature=youtu.be


Leaving A Legacy


Dream Makers Circle


You can help build a future of opportunity for the blind by becoming a
member of our Dream Makers Circle. Your legacy gift to the National
Federation of the Blind or the National Federation of the Blind of New
Jersey can be made in the form of a will, or living trust, an income
generating gift, or by naming us as the beneficiary of a retirement plan,
IRA, pension, or a life insurance policy. You can designate a specific
amount, a percentage, or list NFB as one of several beneficiaries. For
additional information, please contact Patti Chang at (410) 659-9314,
extension 2422 or at  <mailto:pchang at nfb.org> pchang at nfb.org.


Amazon Smile Program


AmazonSmile is a website operated by  <http://amazon.com/> Amazon.com. It
lets patrons shop for products and donate to their favorite charitable
organization. Amazon.com donates 0.5% of the price of eligible AmazonSmile
purchases to the charitable organizations, like the National Federation of
the Blind of New Jersey (NFBNJ), selected by its customers. To have your
Amazon Smile purchases go to the NFBNJ, please visit
<https://smile.amazon.com/ch/22-2716500>
https://smile.amazon.com/ch/22-2716500. To learn more about the Amazon Smile
program, please visit  <http://www.smile.amazon.com/> www.smile.amazon.com.


GreenDrop


The National Federation of the Blind has teamed up with GreenDrop to collect
donations of clothing and household items. People living in Connecticut, New
York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, DC, and Virginia can
donate unwanted items through drop-off locations or by calling for a pick-up
from their home or business. The funds raised from this program go to the
National Federation of the Blind general fund to support programs for blind
STEM students, veterans, and seniors, as well as the ongoing efforts to
improve equality for the blind.

Please mark all bags and or boxes with NFB in order for the NFB to receive
credit for the donations. The entire listing of accepted items can be found
on the GreenDrop website,  <http://www.nfbpickup.org/> www.nfbpickup.org.
GreenDrop accepts new or gently used items including:

*         Clothing & Shoes

*         Household Items

*         Kitchenware

*         Games/Toys

*         Small Appliances

*         Electronics

*         Sporting Goods

*         Books, CDs & Videos

*         Small Furniture

To schedule a pickup, dial 1-888-944-DROP (3767) or visit
<http://www.nfbpickup.org/> www.nfbpickup.org. If you have any questions,
you can contact the NJ GreenDrop coordinator Linda DeBerardinis at
856-735-5559 or  <mailto:ljdeber3 at comcast.net> ljdeber3 at comcast.net. You can
also direct your questions to the NFB GreenDrop coordinator Bridget Burke at
410-659-9314 x2271 or  <mailto:GreenDrop at nfb.org> GreenDrop at nfb.org.


GreenDrop locations


You can drop off your GreenDrop donations at one of the following locations:


CHERRY HILL MAPLE


1060 Maple Ave.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002


METUCHEN


359 Amboy Ave
Metuchen, NJ 08840


SPRINGFIELD



The town officials, GreenDrop administrators, Michael Herman (Governor
Livingston High School senior), and Joe Ruffalo (President of the National
Federation of the Blind of New Jersey) are proud to cut the ribbon at the
GreenDrop Grand Opening in Springfield. Michael is coordinating with his
school to collect items to be donated to GreenDrop for credit to the NFB in
October 2016.

831 South Springfield Ave
Springfield, NJ 07081


Vehicle Donations


The National Federation of the Blind uses car donations to improve the
education of blind children, distribute free white canes, help veterans, and
so much more. We have partnered with Vehicles For Charity to process donated
vehicles. Just call toll-free (855) 659-9314, and a representative can make
arrangements, or you can donate online by visiting
<http://www.nfb.org/vehicledonations> www.nfb.org/vehicledonations.

If you have any questions regarding the program, please contact the NJ
Vehicle Donations coordinator Andrew Rees at 732-659-6002 or
<mailto:amrees567 at gmail.com> amrees567 at gmail.com. You can also contact the
NFB Vehicle Donations coordinator Pattie Chang at 410-659-9314 x2422 or
<mailto:pchang at nfb.org> pchang at nfb.org.


Tax Deductible Contributions


Contributions to the GreenDrop program, Vehicle Donation program, and the
Pre Authorized Contribution (PAC) Plan are tax deductible. All checks
received as contributions to the NFBNJ are also tax deductible.

 

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