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Ways to Give

Leader Dogs for the Blind operates entirely on donations from individuals, foundations, community service groups such as Lions Clubs, and corporations to fund our programs. We receive no United Way, state or federal funding. As a 501(c)3 organization, your donation is 100% tax deductible to the extent provided by law.

There are several giving options available depending on your philanthropic goals and personal circumstances. If you have questions about how to make a gift, please contact Philanthropy at 888-777-5332 or donorsupport@leaderdog.org.

Credit Card and Check Gifts

  • Online (Credit Card and Bank Account Withdrawals): Make a one-time or sustaining donation using our secure donation form.
  • Check: Send a check (made out to Leader Dogs for the Blind) or credit card gift through the mail to: Leader Dogs for the Blind, 1039 S. Rochester Rd., Rochester Hills, MI  48307-3115. We recommend you include our downloadable donation form with your mailing.
  • Phone or E-mail: Call 888-777-5332 to speak with Philanthropy or e-mail donorsupport@leaderdog.org.

Buy A Brick Program

Personalized bricks purchased through are Buy A Brick Program are featured in our brick plaza located on our Rochester Hills campus.

Combined Federal Campaign

If you are a federal employee, please keep in mind that you can give to Leader Dog through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), which runs from September through December each year.  Whether you donate $1, $10 or more per paycheck, or make a one-time donation, your contribution will go a long way in helping us continue our work. 

Leader Dog’s CFC number is 74907.

Honorary and Memorial Gifts

Celebrate special moments and people in your life by making an honorary or memorial gift. When a honorary or memorial gift is made, a card is sent to the person or family of the person in whose name the gift is made. You will also receive a separate acknowledgment and receipt. Honorary and memorial gifts can be made using our secure donation form.

Matching Gifts

Many companies encourage philanthropic interest among their employees by offering a matching gift program.  This is an easy and effective way to double or even triple your contribution to Leader Dog. For more information on matching gifts, contact your human resources office to learn whether your employer has a Matching Gift Program.

Naming Opportunities

Leader Dog has many different naming and sponsorship opportunities. Learn more about some of our naming and sponsorship opportunities or contact our director of planned and major gifts at 888-777-5332. 

Planned Giving

Leader Dog offers ways to make a planned gift for people of all financial means. From will bequests to purchasing bonds to charitable remainder trusts, an experienced Leader Dog representative will work with you and your financial advisors to help you decide which type of planned giving vehicle best suits your specific financial and philanthropic goals.

Securities, IRA’s 401K’s, and similar retirement plans

Gifts of appreciated securities such as stocks, mutual funds, and bonds can provide attractive benefits.  An outright gift of long-term appreciated securities (securities held for more than a year) avoids capital gains taxes and in most cases, the donor obtains a charitable income tax deduction equal to the market value of the securities.

To make a gift of securities, IRA’s, 401K’s or other retirement plans  to Leader Dog please contact our planned giving department at 888-777-5332.

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