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Ways to Give

Leader Dogs for the Blind operates entirely on donations from individuals, community service groups such as Lions Clubs, corporations and foundations 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 our philanthropy department at 888-777-5332 or donorsupport@leaderdog.org.

Credit Card and Check Gifts

  • Online (Credit Card and Bank Account Withdrawals): Make a donation using our online 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 Email: Call 888-777-5332 to speak with Philanthropy or email donorsupport@leaderdog.org.

Buy a Brick Program

Personalized bricks purchased through our Buy a Brick Program are permanently featured in the brick plaza located on our Rochester Hills campus. In recognition of your donation, you will receive a smaller replica of the brick you have purchased.

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.

Matching Gifts

Double or even triple your gift with a matching gift. Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions made by their employees and Some companies event match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses. For more information, contact your human resources office or find out if your company has a matching gift program online.

Naming and Sponsorship Opportunities

Leader Dog has many different naming and sponsorship opportunities. Learn more by contacting Philanthropy at 888-777-5332 or donorsupport@leaderdog.org. 

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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