National Foundation for Transplants
The first stop for a second chance.
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
To increase the width of scope of services by building relationships and collaborations that benefit transplant patients.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Raise Hope Fundraising Program
The transplant journey is a long one, and it doesn’t end when the patient receives his or her transplant. Transplant recipients require a lifetime of costly follow-up care and vital medications. At NFT, we are dedicated to helping these individuals so they can afford a second chance at life. To accomplish its mission, NFT provides the following services:Organizes and mobilizes local community fundraising campaigns with volunteer training support, fundraising expertise, ideas and resources throughout the duration of the campaign.Provides advocacy and support to patients facing barriers and obstacles that keep the hope of transplantation out of reach.Provides media outreach on behalf of patients to engage public support, as well as tips for social media engagement.Provides financial assistance and payment services to hospital, doctor, pharmacy and other providers for transplant-related expenses.Offers grants, as funding is available, to help with bone marrow donor searches and other critical needs.
Where we work
Affiliations & memberships
AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) 2017
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
What we aim to solve: To eliminate healthcare inefficiencies that influence socio-economic costs associated with receiving lifesaving organs, tissue, related treatment and supporting care that affect transplant patients and their families.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
We're able to reach out and help more transplant patients by:
--building strong relationships with transplant centers across the country so the staff at each center understands the importance of their patients fundraising through a reputable, effective organization
--cultivating an active online presence so patients and their families can quickly access information about NFT and how to reach us
--staying up to date about important, relevant things happening in the world of transplantation
We spread the message of organ and tissue donation by:
--participating in community outreach through our annual 5K and a partnership with a local hockey team
--visiting high schools and encouraging students/parents to become registered donors
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
We can meet these goals through effective, helpful marketing materials for the transplant centers, as well as an up-to-date, user-friendly website. We also interact with patients, families and supporters through our Facebook page in an effort to stay connected and personal. We also have established relationships with local high schools that allow us to reach out to their students with our message of organ and tissue donation.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Since 1983, NFT has helped our fundraising campaigns generate nearly $82 million to help transplant patients in need, and we have reached more than 200,000 people with our message of organ and tissue donation.
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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National Foundation for Transplants
Board of directorsas of 02/25/2021
Mrs. Gina Castellaw
ACCESS Data Network Solutions, Inc.
Term: 2018 - 2021
Matthew Schneider
Bill Catlette
Contented Cow Partners, LLC
Thomas Harrison
Trustmark National Bank
Gina Castellaw
ACCESS Data Network Solutions, Inc.
Shannon Mitchell-Arthur
Sherry Ennis
EnniMed, LLC
Stephen Sittnick, O.D.
W. Kerby Bowling
Evans/Petree PC
Michelle Gilchrist
National Foundation for Transplants, Inc.
Hunter Acosta
ADP
Phineas Agar
Samlyn Capital, LLC
Marcus Martinez
FedEx
Brad Ziemba
Cabrera Capital Markets, LLC
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes