SPONSOR THE 49TH ANNUAL FREEDOM FUND BANQUET
Stand with the NAACP Des Moines Branch as we honor our legacy, inspire leadership, and advance justice. Corporate and community sponsorships help make the Freedom Fund possible while supporting the work of the Branch throughout the year.
$10,000
LEGACY SPONSOR
$5,000
LEADERSHIP SPONSOR
$2,500
JUSTICE SPONSOR
LIVE. WORK. THRIVE.
Our vision for Greater Des Moines.
OUR STRATEGIC FOCUS
BUILD OUR POWER
A Stronger, More Connected Branch
Strengthening member engagement, participation, leadership, and organizational capacity so the Branch can act effectively across all of our priorities.
PROTECT RIGHTS
Justice, Safety & Civil Rights
Advancing justice, responding to civil rights concerns, and working toward fair and equitable systems.
BUILD CIVIC POWER
Voting, Advocacy & Political Action
Protecting voting rights, increasing civic participation, and helping our community influence the decisions that affect us.
INVEST IN THE NEXT GENERATION
Youth, Education & Family Support
Supporting young people, families, educational opportunity, and the development of emerging leaders.
BUILD ECONOMIC POWER
Economic Opportunity & Family Security
Advancing living-wage employment, career mobility, entrepreneurship, family economic security, and generational wealth.
HELP COMMUNITIES THRIVE
Essential Needs & Wellbeing
Advancing access to affordable housing, comprehensive healthcare, reliable transportation, and the other essential conditions people need to live, work, and thrive.
WHAT WE’RE WORKING ON NOW
Our strategic priorities come to life through programs, partnerships, advocacy, and action happening across Greater Des Moines.
01
YOUTH LEADERSHIP & EDUCATION
Developing young leaders, expanding educational opportunity, and creating pathways for young people to learn, lead, and thrive.
02
WOMEN, CHILDREN & FAMILY WELL-BEING
Supporting women, children, and families through advocacy, service, leadership development, and stronger community connections.
03
FAMILY ECONOMIC SECURITY & GENERATIONAL WEALTH
Advancing economic stability, access to opportunity, entrepreneurship, and long-term wealth-building for Black families and communities.
04
COMMUNITY RESILIENCE & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Helping communities prepare, connect, and respond to conditions that affect safety, stability, access to resources, and quality of life.
05
JUSTICE, FAMILY & OPPORTUNITY
Addressing inequities in systems that affect civil rights, families, public safety, and access to opportunity.
FIND YOUR PLACE IN THE WORK
You don’t have to know exactly where you fit. Start with what interests you, and we’ll help you find a way to participate.
TAKE ACTION
Advocate on issues affecting our community.
VOLUNTEER
Give your time to campaigns, events, and community work.
JOIN A COMMITTEE
Help shape and carry out the Branch’s work.
ATTEND A MEETING
Learn what’s happening and connect with other members.
GET CIVIL RIGHTS HELP
Report discrimination or find civil-rights resources.
SUPPORT YOUNG PEOPLE
Get involved in youth, education, and family initiatives.
REGISTER, VOTE & ADVOCATE
Build civic power through nonpartisan voter engagement.
PARTNER WITH US
Connect your organization with the NAACP Des Moines Branch.
ALREADY A MEMBER? GET MORE INVOLVED
Find a deeper way to participate.
THIS WORK BELONGS TO ALL OF US.
“The NAACP Des Moines Branch continues to provide an essential framework for our community to thrive. There is a place for every person who wants to help build a stronger, more just Des Moines. Our work is strongest when members and community partners bring their voices, talents, and commitment to the table."
Cory Royster
Executive Committee Member, NAACP Des Moines