Major Donor Program

NWTF Major Donor Program

Our major donors are staunch supporters of the NWTF mission. They have taken their commitment far beyond the ordinary to ensure our nation’s natural resources and hunting heritage are passed down to future generations.

Simply put, our major donors are conservation leaders.

The NWTF recognizes commitments of $5,000 and above as a major donation. We gladly accept types of gifts, including cash, securities, stock and planned gifts. Commitments are payable over four years, or can be customized to satisfy our donor’s needs.

If you would like to set up a pledge to be paid over four years, please call 1-800-THE-NWTF and ask for the development department.

Ways to Give

The National Wild Turkey Federation welcomes the following types of gifts for credit towards your pledge

Gifts of Cash

Maximize your charitable deduction and provide funds for conservation immediately. Personal checks and all credit cards accepted. A variety of payment plans are also available.

Give Monthly

You choose the amount that fits your budget, sign up online, and we do the rest. Monthly giving eliminates many overhead costs and allows us to direct more to habitat initiatives.

Attend a Local NWTF Event

Attend a local event and have a terrific time with friends and fellow NWTF members in your community. Find an event near you!

Matching Gift

If your workplace participates in a matching gifts program, you may be able to double or triple your donation to the NWTF with your company’s matching gifts program. Contact your human resources department to determine your company policy and let our development team know your intentions so that we can recognize your contributions.

Legacy Memorial Giving

The Legacy Program is designed to help ensure generations to come can experience the thrill of the wild turkey’s gobble, making it the perfect salute to a wild turkey enthusiast’s noteworthy accomplishments, while honoring and remembering a friend or loved one. Start your donation.

Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)

If your workplace participates in the Combined Federal Campaign, you can make payroll deductions to the NWTF by checking number 10240 on your CFC application this year. Please make sure to check the box at the end of the form to allow the CFC to give the NWTF your name and address so that we can recognize your contributions.

IRA Charitable Rollover

If you are 70 and a half years of age or older, you can make a charitable gift to the NWTF through your annual required minimum distribution.

Gifts of Stocks or Securities

Gifts of marketable securities can be an advantageous way to make a substantial gift to support the conservation of the mission of the NWTF.

In most cases the gifts avoid capital gains taxes and are deductible for income tax purposes based on the fair market value of the stock on the date of the gift.

Gifts of closely held stock may also be accepted. Such gifts should be discussed with a member of the development team prior to making the gift.

The 1973 Club

The 1973 Club is named in homage to the origins of the National Wild Turkey Federation and is deeply intertwined with our mission. It recognizes donors who give a minimum of $1,973 on an annual basis.

This annual giving club will complement our already established Tenth Legion ($10,000+ annually) and will represent a special group of donors who are connected to our heritage and committed to the future impact of our mission! Contributions are tax deductible and can be made once or over multiple donations within a calendar year. They can also be credited to a new, existing pledge or local chapter event. Participation in the 1973 Club continues to build cumulative giving toward the NWTF’s current major donor levels.

1973 Club members will receive:

• Exclusive lapel pin
• Recognition in NWTF’s annual report
• Communication and updates from NWTF leadership
• Invite to a members-only gathering at the NWTF Convention and Sport Show

The Tenth Legion

The Tenth Legion is a level of giving at the National Wild Turkey Federation and is a chance to become a part of an exclusive membership in the NWTF. Tenth Legion members represent some of the NWTF’s most loyal and committed supporters, and are part of an elite group that recognizes the significance of donor support to our mission.

Membership in this group requires a minimum annual gift of $10,000, which can be given cumulatively during the calendar year or in a single gift. Rest assured, either way, your contributions immediately go to work delivering our mission across the country.

Benefits of the Tenth Legion Membership:

• Assurance that you are helping to leave a legacy for conservation and hunting heritage for generations to come.
• An autographed, special-edition, signed copy of the “Tenth Legion” by Col. Tom Kelly
• Recognition in the NWTF’s Annual Report as a Tenth Legion member
• A handcrafted Tenth Legion pin to proudly wear on your lapel or blouse
• Tenth Legion member-only event at the NWTF Convention and Sport Show in Nashville, Tennessee

Full Strut Club

Many of our members are starting to include the NWTF in their Estate Planning. Having it documented where your assets will be dispersed will benefit your heirs a lot! As they will know YOUR plan. We have no minimum levels to be included in the Full Strut Club and most wills can be revocable at any time. Can you help us Leave a Legacy to your grandchildren?