You Can Help
Here are some of the ways you can help support us:
Donate
Make a Gift Online - Make a donation in your own name, in memory of someone special, or to commemorate a holiday, birthday, wedding, or other special occasion.
Make a Gift By Mail - Send your check to:
NKF Serving Greater New York
30 E 33rd St Fl 3
New York, NY 10016-5337
Kidney Cars - The easy way to donate your car, van, truck, or boat. By donating your vehicle, you are helping to fund public education, patient and community services, research, professional education and organ donation programs of the National Kidney Foundation.
Volunteer
Volunteering With the NKF Serving Greater New York
The NKF Serving Greater New York is 100% gift supported. As a result all of our programs and services rely on the generosity of our friends each year. This section details the many ways you can support us! For further information on any of these opportunities please call 212.889.2210 x203 or x296.
Join our Leadership Society
Our Leadership Society includes our most dedicated donors whose generous gifts help fund our programs and financially sustain our organization. As a valued member of the society you will receive exclusive benefits including updates on groundbreaking developments in kidney research and care, invitations to special events, recognition at the World Kidney Day celebration, and listing in our Honor Roll of Donors. A minimum donation of $1,000 is required to join the Leadership Society.
Make a Memorial and Tribute Gift
When you honor a loved one in sympathy, as a living memorial, or to celebrate a special occasion* with your donation to the National Kidney Foundation, we will send a personalized card notifying the family or honoree of your generosity. *(birthdays, Bat/Bar Mitzvahs, anniversaries, weddings, Mother's Day, graduations, etc.)
Make a Gift of Securities/Stocks
Call us for detailed information on making a donation of securities/stocks.
Make a Planned Gift
To fund its important programs, the National Kidney Foundation depends on private contributions from caring individuals. And every year, more of these donors are discovering the benefits of supporting us through their financial, tax and estate plans. Become a member of our Heritage Club by remembering NKF in your will, estate plan or other long-range financial arrangement. We are proud to extend an invitation to join our Heritage Club to those who notify us of their commitment to include the NKF in their estate plans. The Heritage Club was created to recognize and thank all donors who make long-range plans to provide future financial resources for the National Kidney Foundation.
Make a gift at work
There are many ways to use your workplace to maximize charitable gifts to the National Kidney Foundation:
- Your company may offer a matching gift program for employees who make charitable donations; most of these programs match contributions dollar for dollar, and some will even double or triple the amount of your gift!
- Your company may be part of an employee giving program such as the United Way, Community Health Charities, Combined Federal Campaign, etc.
- Organize a company team for our Kidney Walks, golf outing, etc. and build office spirit!
- Your company may offer company sponsorships for events.
Donor Recognition
We ensure that individuals and organizations who provide us with charitable donations receive our heartfelt recognition for their generosity in several ways depending on the level of support. We publish an annual Honor Roll of Donors, recognize select donations in our newsletter, Update, and our web site www.kidneygny.org, and publicly acknowledge and thank donors at special events.
Participate in an event
Come for the fun! Whether it's a Kidney Walk, golf outing, gala reception or other event… you will have a great time and help raise funds and awareness for our programs.
Donate Your Car
The Kidney Cars Program, makes it easy for you to donate your car, van, truck, or boat AND benefit NKF. For information on donating your car visit www.kidneycars.org
Become a Corporate Partner and Sponsor
Signature events such as our Kidney Walks, galas, golf classics, and programs, offer a unique opportunity to showcase your company's support and build your brand. With a variety of benefits, our customized sponsorship opportunities provide a strong platform for corporate giving. There are many ways for your company, vendors and employees to get involved. Contact Melissa Saul, Director of Development at 212-889-2210 ext 221; melissas@kidney.org.
Join the Junior Committee
The Junior Committee is made up of young professionals in their 20s - 30s from a range of professions. It exists to help generate philanthropic support, volunteers and public awareness to advance our mission. Members of the Junior Committee are responsible for a personal contribution or soliciting a $500 or more donation, participate as member of the Kidney Walk Junior Committee "Team," help with fundraising events and initiatives, and attend bi-monthly committee meetings.
Organize a Friend-raiser
Help support our programs by organizing a fundraising project in your community and donating the proceeds to the NKF Serving Greater New York. Please contact us if you have an idea or would like more information.
Make an In-Kind Gift
Help us contain expenses by donating your company's services and/or products for the silent auctions at our events and other selected activities.
Fund a program.
Several or our programs are supported by gifts, grants or sponsorships from individuals, foundations or companies. Please contact us for more information.
Our Events
For information about our events please visit our News and Events section.
Sponsor Events
Sponsorship opportunities for NKF Serving Greater New York Signature Events increase your company's visibility among a growing audience and help achieve your targeted marketing objectives. Different sponsorship levels are available for each Signature Event. To learn more about available opportunities, please contact the NKF Serving Greater New York at (800) 622-9010 or (212) 889-2210.
