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The Academy relies on private funding to
maintain and expand its reputation as an intellectual leader
and independent convener on issues of governance, citizen
engagement, and public administration. Private funding also
allows it to initiate or co-finance selected projects that
are important for a broad audience but for which there is
little or no government funding available. As a 501(c)(3)
non-profit organization, the Academy and the Academy Foundation
can receive contributions - including cash and stocks - that
qualify as charitable contributions. Currently, contributions
can be directed to the following general designations.
Operations and
self-initiated projects. A contribution to this pool
provides resources for the Academy to examine critical emerging
issues in governance and help formulate practical approaches
to address them.
Endowment.
The endowment provides the Academy a measure of longer-term
stability. The Board annually prioritizes the requests and
determines the amount that is authorized from the Endowment.
Staats Conference
Center. Upon its move in July 2001, the Academy incorporated
its convening mandate into its office design. When complete,
the Elmer B. Staats Conference Center will provide a focal
point for convening groups using the latest technology. Contributions
to the Staats Center will ensure the Academy is able to maintain
a level of support and technology to meet this objective over
time.
The Wall of Luminaries.
Located outside of the Staats Center, the Wall of Luminaries
is a means to honor an Academy Fellow, usually because the
Fellow was a mentor or had a significant impact on the donor's
career.
Standing Panel
Support. A contribution to a standing panel enables
the panel to reach a broader audience with its non-project
research and advice. The standing panels develop an annual
workplan, a purpose of which is to further the Academy's intellectual
leadership role. Supplemental contributions help to expand
the reach of this work.
Planned Giving.
Planned Giving. The Academy would be pleased to discuss incorporating the Academy into your trust and estate planning. Alphonce Brown, Vice President of Development, is the initial point of contact. He may be reached at (202) 204-3660.
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