You are invited to support the National Sporting Library & Fine Art Museum with your donation!

• Giving Levels and Benefits
• Ways of Donating Online to the National Sporting Library & Fine Art Museum
• Donating by mail
• In-kind donations - donating books and art

Levels of Giving and Benefits

The Ivy Circle ($5,000 and up)

Donors at this level are among the Library’s leading supporters. In recognition of their very generous support, patrons in the Ivy Circle receive the following opportunities:

• Invitation to Annual Dinner with NSL Board of Directors
• Advance invitations to events such as Exhibit Openings, Private Receptions, and all Chairman’s Council Events
• Personal Tour of the Rare Book Room, by appointment with Library staff
• Personal Tour of the Permanent Art Collection and Loaned Exhibits by appointment
• Advance copy of Duplicate Book Sale Catalog with early bidding
• Subscription to the Library’s Quarterly Newsletter
• Recognition in the Library’s Annual Report of Donors  

The Chairman’s Council ($2,500 to $4,999)

The Chairman’s Council represents some of our most loyal and generous supporters. Participants in the Chairman’s Council enjoy a close relationship with the Library and receive the following benefits:

• Annual Chairman’s Council Events by invitation only
• Private Receptions prior to Lectures and Book Signings
• Invitations to Exhibit Openings
• Invitations to Treasures of the Rare Book Room Talks, offering a look into the most treasured books in the collection and related research
• Advance copy of Duplicate Book Sale Catalog with early bidding
• Subscription to the Library’s Quarterly Newsletter
• Recognition in the Library’s Annual Report of Donors

Guardians ($1,000 to $2,499)

• Advance invitations to Exhibit Openings
• Invitations to all NSL events such as Book Signings and Public Lectures
• Subscription to the Library’s Quarterly Newsletter
• Eligible to participate in Duplicate Book Sale
• Recognition in the Library’s Annual Report of Donors

Sponsors ($250 to $999)

• Advance invitations to NSL Book Signings and Public Lectures
• Subscription to the Library’s Quarterly Newsletter
• Eligible to participate in Duplicate Book Sale
• Recognition in the Library’s Annual Report of Donors

Friends ($50 to $249)  

• Advance invitation to Public Lectures
• Subscription to the Library’s Quarterly Newsletter
• Eligible to participate in Duplicate Book Sale
• Recognition in the Library’s Annual Report of Donors

Methods of Making a Donation

Donate online through Network for Good or PayPal

Network for Good

Make an online donation in support of the National Sporting Library through the secure third-party site, Network for Good. (Note: online donations require a 4.7% processing fee.). Clicking on the following link will bring you to a secure website of , where you can submit your donation information. All major credit/debit cards accepted.

PayPal

You can make a donation online using a credit or debit card via PayPal. All major credit/debit cards accepted. You do not need a PayPal account to make a transaction. Click on the "Donate Now" button following the category under which you wish to donate, and then follow the instructions. Your credit card will be debited for the specified amount. A charge will appear on your credit card statement for the amount donated under the name PAYPAL*NATSPORTLIB or PAYPAL*NATSPORTINGLIBRARY. If you have any problems with PayPal, please contact us at 540-687-6542 x 10.

Donate at the Friend level ($50)

Donate at the Sponsor level ($250)

Donate at the Guardian level ($1000)

Donate at the Chairman's Council level ($2500)

Donate at the Ivy Circle level ($5000)

Enter your own donation amount (you must donate a minimum of $50 to receive any benefits such as the newsletter and duplicate book sale privileges).

Donating in Person or by Mail, Fax, or Phone:

You may prefer to send in your donations in person or by mail, fax, or phone. Donations by mail may be paid by cheque or credit card (Visa or Mastercard only; no American Express or Discover card); donations by fax or phone are by credit card only:

• Pick up a donation envelope at the NSL front desk, fill out the information wih payment, and mail in the accompanying envelope or hand to the receptionist.
• Print out the donation form, fill out the form info., and mail form with your cheque (to "National Sporting Library") or credit card information to National Sporting Library, P.O. Box 1335, Middleburg, VA 20118.
• Fill out the donation form in the NSL newsletter and mail to address above.

To make a donation by fax:

• Print out the donation form and fill out the form info. with credit card information. Fax to 540-687-8540 Attn: Donations.

To make a donation by phone:

• Call Judy Sheehan at 540-687-6542 x 10 during operating hours (Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 1 to 4 p.m.). Please have your mailing and Mastercard or Visa credit card information available.

If you have questions about making a contribution, call (540) 687-6542, ext 10.