Share your gift. Preserve your craft. When the knowledge, skills and abilities of our community’s finest crafts people are given to future generations, the spirit of craftsmanship, integrity and creativity lives on.

The National Center for Craftsmanship invites you to pass on your gift of craftsmanship. The National Center for Craftsmanship is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the preservation, enhancement and sustainability of quality craftsmanship. Working with industry, institutional and government partners, we have developed a series of educational community service and research programs which provide life-changing opportunities through shared experiences.

Donors receive a 25% Enterprise Zone Tax Credit!

To make your tax-deductible donation to the National Center for Craftsmanship today, contact:
Neil Kaufman, Director National Center for Craftsmanship
5680 North Hwy 1Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone: 970.215.4587
Email: info@nccraftsmanship.org, or
Mail your donation : Click here to download a donation form.

Your gift has the power to change the lives of many:
Sustainability Partner ($5,000):
As a Sustainability Partner your organization shows a leadership commitment to the legacy of fine craftsmanship for generations to come.  Your organization will be named as a partner with NCC and you will be tied to the entire deconstruction project and any future projects that NCC is involved with in 2008.  We will post your organization name and logo on site banners and all NCC printed material, post your logo and a link on our web site, and mention your organization as a donor in part for the materials and tools used on the deconstruction site.

Green Built Partner ($3,000):
As a Green Built Partner your organization is showing your commitment to the training and development of future craftspeople and your commitment to our environment and the green building philosophy.  Your organization and logo will be recognized on site banners and all NCC printed material through 2008, and we will post your logo and a link on our web site.

Environmental Partner ($1,500):
As an Environmental Partner your demonstrating a concern for the future of craftsmanship and a desire to preserve the trades.   Your organization and logo will be recognized on site banners and all NCC printed material through 2008.

Deconstruction Partner ($850):
As a Deconstruction Partner your organization is helping to train future craftspeople, potentially  increasing the pool of qualified craftsman to choose from in the future.  Your organization will have a sign on site to recognize you as a sponsoring partner and we will include you in all our spring 2008 deconstruction project collateral.

Craftsmanship Partner ($500):
This is an opportunity to be involved in a project that will train the craftspeople of the future. At this level you’re providing 50 hours of research and creativity development for the students.  Your organization will have a sign on site to recognize you as a sponsor.

Hammer & Nail Partner ($100):
Sponsorship at the Hammer & Nail level symbolizes your support in the “essence of building”.  At this level you’re providing enough raw materials to support 20 students for 1 day at the deconstruction site.

RealPro Active Funding Program – NCC’s Partnership in Real Estate
Make a significant donation to the National Center for Craftsmanship with NO out of pocket expense. When you buy or sell a home through RealPro Active, 20% of RealPro’s real estate commission is donated to NCC in your name. As the donor, you receive the tax benefit and NCC gets your much needed support. For more information visit the RealPro Active web site at www.realproactive.org/NCC.

Keep the spirit of craftsmanship
alive in your community.

You can support the National Center for Craftsmanship with your everyday spending...without spending a penny more!  Just purchase gift cards through our online portal for yourself, family, friends, and up to 8% of your purchase price is donated to NCC.  Use gift cards for groceries, fuel, home improvements, decorating, dining and shopping of all kinds. 

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