Personal Philanthropy

“Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.”

-Desmond Tutu

Philanthropy is a personal decision. There are of course many ways to support a worthy cause. For example, you can attend events, subscribe to a newsletter, share with friends on social media, volunteer your skills, offer ideas and insights, refer opportunities, and/or donate.

If you decide to support Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park with a donation, we want to show our appreciation and recognize you for your financial contribution.

The following is our current Annual Giving and Major Gift donation levels with associated recognition benefits.

GIVING LEVELS AND DONOR RECOGNITION

“Life’s persistent and most urgent question is, What are you doing for others?”

Martin Luther King Jr.

Mitchelville Citizen $18.62

  • A digital badge with certificate of citizenship
The Citizen’s Club $18.62 per month recurring donation ($223.44/year)
  • A digital badge with certificate of citizenship
  • Mention in the monthly e-newsletter
The Artisan Club $250 – $499
Town Council Club $500 -$999
  • A digital badge with certificate of citizenship
  • Mention in the monthly e-newsletter
  • A listing in the Annual Report
Praise House Circle $1,000 -$2,4999
Tubman Circle
$2,500 -$4,999
  • A digital badge with certificate of citizenship
  • Mention in the monthly e-newsletter
  • A listing in the Annual Report
  • A listing in campaign publications
  • Recognition on a donor wall or other structure

Major Gifts

Murchinson Circle $5,000-$9,999
General Mitchel Circle $10,000 -$24,999
Freedom Circle$25,000 -$49,999
Builder $50,000 -$99,999
  • A digital badge with certificate of citizenship
  • Mention in the monthly e-newsletter
  • A listing in the Annual Report
  • A listing in campaign publications
  • Recognition on a donor wall or other structure
  • Recognition at fundraising events
  • Recognition at a campaign gala

Benefactor $100,000 -$249,999
Patron $250,000 -$499,999
Founder $500,000 -$999,999
1862 Pioneer $1,000,000+

  • A digital badge with certificate of citizenship
  • Mention in the monthly e-newsletter
  • A listing on the website
  • A listing in the Annual Report
  • A listing in campaign publications
  • Recognition on a donor wall or other structure
  • Recognition at fundraising events
  • Recognition at a campaign gala
  • A profile in the Annual Report
  • A profile on the website
  • Naming opportunities

*You can also create a personal legacy. You can do this by making a Will Bequest or a deferred gift through your estate plans. For more information, contact Don Stephenson at dstephenson@exploremitchelville.org.

Mitchelville Preservation Project Inc. dba Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park, Inc. is a registered 501 (c) 3 organization – EIN number is 272308109. Your donation is tax deductible to the extent allowable by law.