Giving to NAE

Discover and be a part of the worthwhile initiatives and exciting events happening now!

The Charles M. Vest President's Opportunity Fund

This year, Dr. Charles M. Vest will complete his term as president of NAE. To honor his service, and to build a stronger and more proactive NAE, members and friends are establishing the Charles M. Vest President’s Opportunity Fund, with a goal of raising $10 million by June 30, 2013.
This new fund will support exploratory studies and seed new initiatives, as directed by future presidents of NAE. It will empower NAE to be proactive in identifying and leading initiatives to benefit the nation and engineering profession. We simply cannot afford to lose precious momentum, or be late to the table, due to a lack of project funding.

Chuck Vest President's Fund
In order to meet the ambitious $10 million goal, NAE needs help from members and friends who want to honor Dr. Vest and ensure a strong NAE. We hope you will learn more about the President’s Opportunity Fund and become an integral part of this exciting initiative.
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Simon Ramo Founders Award

05/07/13 - WASHINGTON, DC - The National Academy of Engineering has received a $500,000 gift from the W.M. Keck Foundation to endow and name NAE's Founders Award after Simon Ramo, the only surviving founding member of the NAE.

"It is most gratifying to name this prestigious award after Si Ramo, who was so instrumental in the creation of the NAE almost 50 years ago," said Charles Vest, president of the National Academy of Engineering. "The NAE is very grateful to the W.M. Keck Foundation for helping us honor this great man by endowing this award." ...Read more about this generous gift.
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Madni Challenges for 2012

Last year, NAE held two successful matching gift challenges, both sponsored by Dr. Asad M. Madni ('11) and his family. Dr. Madni hoped to inspire his fellow NAE members to support NAE’s mission and to help NAE reach its most ambitious 50th Anniversary goal: 50% participation by NAE members.

The Asad, Taj, and Jamal Madni Challenge for Newer Members, which matched any gift from a member of the classes of 2009, 2010, 2011, or 2012, exceeded its $50,000 goal to raise $148,568.

The Asad, Taj, and Jamal Madni Section 7 Challenge, which matched any increase in a Section 7 member’s 2012 giving over that of the preceding year, was even more successful, raising $203,000. It also helped enable a 3% jump in giving participation in Section 7, to 25%, from the previous year.

CMV and Asad Madni
Dr. Asad Madni and Dr. Charles Vest
“These challenges are intended to encourage contributions to the NAE Independent Fund in order to assure the independence of our voice on national policy and to initiate projects that are vital to our nation’s future.” -Dr. Asad Madni
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Society Dinner honors NAE's Most Generous

10/24 - WASHINGTON, DC - NAE President Dr. Charles M. Vest and his wife Becky hosted 70 of NAE’s most generous members and friends at the 2012 Golden Bridge Society Dinner held at the United States Institute of Peace. The Sunday evening event, held the weekend of the NAE Annual Meeting, has quickly become an annual tradition. An unprecedented five new donors were welcomed into the Einstein Society and presented with an Einstein statuette as a token of NAE’s gratitude for their contributions. Two additional donors who made pledges to reach the Einstein Society were recognized, along with new members of the Golden Bridge and Heritage Societies.

Many of these donors were spurred to increase their giving in anticipation of NAE’s 50th Anniversary in 2014. Increased membership in all three cumulative giving societies is a key goal of the 50th Anniversary fundraising effort currently underway, and Dr. Vest expressed his appreciation and enthusiasm at the positive response from members and friends who are excited to help NAE celebrate this great milestone. Curious to find out who was recognized? Read more about the 2012 Society Dinner.
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Many Ways to Give

We encourage you to check out the many ways of giving to the NAE. For example, did you know that your gift may entitle you to membership in one of our giving societies, which recognize our donors' significant contributions to the NAE? Or that many corporations match charitable giving, doubling the effect of your NAE support? Find out if your corporation matches your gift today. We also invite you to make an annual unrestricted gift to the NAE Independent Fund today through our secure online giving form or by mail.

Tax-Exempt Status
The NAE’s independent assets and operating funds are held in the National Academy of Engineering Fund (NAEF), a tax-exempt corporation under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It was created to support the mission and goals of the NAE. The tax identification number is 23-7284092.
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Publication Corner

  • 2012 Stewardship Report

    Your gift matters! See how much was raised in 2012!

  • Fall 2012 Appeal Letter

    President Chuck Vest's letter to NAE members.

  • Impact of Philanthropy

    Did you know that 30% of NAE's budget comes from private support? This informational brochure highlights the importance of your gift.

  • NAE Reunion Newsletter

    The Reunion Group connects surviving spouses of deceased members with the NAE community.

Private support enhances our capacity to be a public voice for engineering.
Contact
  • Radka Z. Nebesky
    Senior Director of Development
    National Academy of Engineering
    500 Fifth Street NW
    Washington, DC 20001

    Phone: 202-334-3417
    E-mail: RNebesky@nae.edu