National Association of Conservation Districts

Fundraising Progress

Target:
$320,000

Raised to Date:
$126,848

Updated 6/24/08

Thank you to all those who have contributed so far!

Top Contributors

States/Districts
1. Utah: $11,000
2. North Carolina: $7,730
3. Ohio: $7,510
4. Texas: $6,625
5. Iowa: $6,250

Individuals
1. Bob Warner, CO: $1,750
2. Gene Schmidt, IN: $1,110
3. Rich Duesterhaus: $600
4. Joe Lomax, NJ: $500
5. Steve Robinson, OH: $500

Click here to view the full list of contributors.

509 Capitol Court Campaign

Latest Developments

• July 13, 2008 - Five NACD staff members begin the Renovation Ride in Ohiopyle, PA. Check out their progress on the Renovation Ride Blog.
  
  
• July 11, 2008 - Building contractors and NACD leaders determine HVAC system must be replaced. As a result, the fundraising goal has been increased to $320,000.
  
  
• July 5, 2008 - NACD staff joined the Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (OFSWCD) and Ohio conservation district participants for the Team 509 bike ride. Procedes from the Ohio ride are to benefit NACD's 509 Capitol Court Campaign. Click here to view photos.
  
  
• April 9, 2008 - The Executive Board votes to begin renovations in August.
  
  
• April 8, 2008 - OFSWCD Administrator Fred Hammon joins the Renovation Ride as a support van driver and chef.
  
  
• February 11, 2008 - NACD announces the Renovation Ride at 2008 Annual Meeting and raised an initial $29,910 for the ride.
  

About the Campaign

In an effort to raise funds to repair and improve the national office in Washington, D.C., NACD has launched the 509 Capitol Court Campaign.

Conservation districts came together twenty years ago to purchase their national office in Washington, D.C. Since that initial purchase, the national office is in need of renovation and improvements to better serve NACD in the twenty-first century and continue the legacy of conservation districts. We need your help!

Additional information on the 509 Capitol Court Campaign is available, including a downloadable brochure and details on specific building repairs.

How You Can Help

NACD's current efforts to raise money for the 509 Capitol Court Campaign are through the Renovation Ride. There are three ways you can help:

1. Pledge - Download the pledge card, print it (double-sided), fill it out and mail it with payment to NACD, Attn. 509 CCC, 509 Capitol Court, NE, Washington D.C. 20002. Checks can be made out to NACD Building Fund and write "Renovation Ride" on the memo line. All donations are tax deductable.
   
   Be sure to specify to which team you're pledging! While the funds will go to the same cause, choosing a team will foster friendly competition between the riders. They need all the motivation they can get!
   
   
2. Spread the word - Make sure everyone in your state or district knows about the Renovation Ride. Check out the tools listed below that will help you spread the word. If you have any additional ideas or requests, contact Brad Ross.
   
   
• Promotional Flyer
• Promotional PowerPoint Presentation
• Pledge cards - download and print multiple sheets of pledge cards or call (202) 547-6223 and request pledge cards for distribution.
  
  
3. Organize local/state/regional Renovation Rides - We are happy to support your local and state level efforts in any way possible. Contact Brad Ross to coordinate.

Go to the Renovation Ride page for details about the route, the riders and how you can get involved!