Ways to Give

Corporate partners play a meaningful role in supporting Kennedy-Donovan Center throughout Southeastern Massachusetts. Companies that invest in KDC directly support individuals in our communities, including children and adults with developmental disabilities who are working toward their own personal growth and independence.

Employers who share KDC’s sense of purpose can demonstrate their commitment to local communities in several meaningful ways.

Event and Program Sponsorships

KDC offers a wide range of programs across the region, creating many opportunities for businesses to advance their corporate social responsibility goals. The Development and Communications team collaborates with corporate partners to identify sponsorship opportunities that align with company values and the interests of employees and customers.

To explore event sponsorships or program-specific opportunities, contact Mariah Nolan at mnolan@kdc.org or 781.844.6993.

Matching Gifts

Many companies match charitable donations made by their employees. If your organization offers matching gifts, promoting KDC as a beneficiary can significantly increase the impact of employee contributions. If your workplace does not yet offer a matching gift program, KDC is happy to support the process of establishing one.

Legacy giving is a meaningful way to demonstrate a commitment to KDC’s mission and to ensure impact for life.

Including a charitable gift to KDC in an estate plan can support both your long-term financial goals and the future of KDC’s work. Some planned giving options use tax planning and estate directives to minimize the effect of charitable gifts on the rest of an estate. Other approaches can sustain income for the donor.

KDC encourages individuals to speak with a financial planner or other professional advisor when considering how to incorporate a legacy gift into their estate plan.

If you have already included a bequest to KDC, the Development and Communications team would be grateful to learn of your commitment and acknowledge your generous support of individuals and families.

For questions or assistance, including donations of stock or securities, contact Mariah Nolan, Director of Development and Communications, at 781.844.6993 or mnolan@kdc.org.

A tribute donation to KDC can be made in celebration, honor, or memory of a loved one. It’s a unique expression of thoughtfulness and meaningful way to recognize a person you care about.

Your gift can be in celebration of a milestone or special occasion. It can be in honor or appreciation of the program or staff person who made a difference for you. Or it can pay lasting tribute by memorializing a loved one while also extending sympathy to the family.

Your loved one will receive a special acknowledgment that recognizes the honoree and the donor. The amount of your gift remains confidential.

To make your tribute donation, please contact Mariah Nolan, Director of Development & Communications, at 781.844.6993 or mnolan@kdc.org

Community connections are essential to empowering people to realize their full potential. When you organize your own fundraiser for KDC, you give your personal and professional network another way to contribute to our impact for life!

What kind of fundraiser can you coordinate? Consider what might work best for your own networks:

Personal and Family Events

• Invite friends and family to make a gift to KDC in place of birthday, holiday, or celebration gifts
• Host a giving party to share why KDC matters to you. KDC staff can join to help highlight programs and impact
• Bake sales or lemonade stands are great family projects that also spread the word about KDC
• Donate a percentage of sales from your own business for a day, a week, or throughout the year
• Highlight KDC during Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in March
• Participate in one of KDC’s signature events

Community Events

• Organize a car wash or dog wash
• Coordinate a tournament such as golf, mini golf, fishing, or a favorite team sport
• Host a Jeans Day or Casual Day at your workplace
• Partner with a local restaurant for a dining for dollars special, such as
  • A percentage of sales for a night or weekend
  • A featured KDC cocktail that contributes one dollar per drink
  • A set dollar amount donated per meal or check
• Register for a 5K, marathon, or cycling event and participate as a charity athlete for KDC

Online Campaigns

• Start a Facebook Fundraiser in honor of a birthday, milestone, or another meaningful moment
• Encourage your network to support KDC through online giving opportunities

Thank you for introducing your friends, family, and colleagues to the KDC community. The Development and Communications team is happy to support your planning efforts and help bring your fundraiser to life. Contact the team at development@kdc.org to get started.