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NDI

The National Democratic Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working to support and strengthen democratic institutions worldwide through citizen participation, openness and accountability in government.

Benefits of Giving

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With assistance from concerned citizens like you, NDI can continue its work as a nonpartisan advocate for citizens and democracy around the world.

Here are the special benefits you will receive for your generous support.


Global Leader* (Donations of $50,000+)**

  • Recognition as a Global Leader at NDI's major events and gatherings, which will include one table with premium seating and a page of space for remarks in the event program
  • An exclusive breakfast or dinner with the NDI chairman, president and other high-level leaders
  • An invitation to one NDI Board of Directors dinner per year
  • Regular invitations to small events with visiting dignitaries and ambassadors from around the world
  • The option to attend one NDI foreign Impact of Democracy trip per year
  • A conference call briefing semiannually with the NDI Chairman and President on developments in countries where NDI works
  • Invitations to World Affairs Briefings at NDI's Washington office
  • Regular NDI newsletters
  • Recognition on the NDI Website and in the NDI annual report

Global Partner (Donations of $25,000+)**

  • Recognition as a Global Partner at NDI's major events and gatherings, which will include one table with premium seating and a page of space for remarks in the event program
  • Regular invitations to small events with visiting dignitaries and ambassadors from around the world
  • The option to attend one NDI foreign Impact of Democracy trip per year
  • A conference call briefing semiannually with the NDI chairman and president on developments in countries where NDI works
  • Invitations to World Affairs Briefings at NDI's Washington office
  • Regular newsletters
  • Recognition on the NDI website and in the NDI annual report

Global Friend (Donations of $15,000+)**

  • Recognition as a Global Friend at NDI's major events and gatherings, which will include one table with premium seating and a half page of space for remarks in the event program
  • A conference call briefing semiannually with the NDI chairman and president on developments in countries where NDI works
  • Invitations to World Affairs Briefings at NDI's Washington office
  • Regular newsletters
  • Recognition on the NDI website and in the NDI annual report

Global Sponsor (Donations of $5,000+)**

  • Recognition as a Global Sponsor at NDI's annual awards event, which will include one table with premium seating
  • Invitations to World Affairs Briefings at NDI's Washington office
  • Regular newsletters
  • Recognition on the NDI website and in the NDI annual report

Partner (Donations of $1000+)

  • Recognition and benefits as a Partner at NDI's annual awards event
  • Inivitation to a briefing at the NDI DC office
  • A copy of an NDI documentary
  • Regular newsletters

Donors (Donations of $100+)

  • A copy of an NDI documentary
  • Regular newsletters

*For gifts at the level of $50,000 or more, contributions may receive additional recognition, as appropriate.

**If you would like to make a gift in the amount of $5,000 or above, please contact our Vice President, Shari K. Bryan, at 202-728-5500