By supporting NTHF you are recognizing, elevating, honoring and cultivating the teaching profession.
Join the NTHF Circles and Make an Impact
Your generous donations help us honor and support outstanding educators. By contributing to the National Teachers Hall of Fame, you can join one of our prestigious donor circles and be recognized for your commitment to education.
Advocates Circle
Up to $99
Builders Circle
$100 – $249
Directors Circle
$250 – $499
Champions Circle
$500 – $999
President’s Circle
$1,000 – $2,499
Founders’ Circle
$2,500 – $4,999
Patrons’ Circle
$5,000 – $9,999
Visionaries’ Circle
$10,000 and above
Recognition and Benefits
All donors will be recognized on our website and in the NTHF Induction Awards Banquet program, celebrating your dedication to supporting educators.
Join us in making a difference and honoring those who shape the future through education.
One in a Million Program
Celebrate Outstanding Educators
The National Teachers Hall of Fame, in partnership with the Pegasus Springs Education Collective, proudly presents the “One in a Million: Educators Who Make a Difference” program. This initiative aims to nationally recognize one million outstanding educators, showcasing the profound impact they have on our lives every day.
For a $100 contribution, you will receive:
- A personalized certificate from the National Teachers Hall of Fame
- A listing in the NTHF online “One in a Million” registry, along with your special tribute
- An opportunity to customize a social media graphic with a photo or image for inclusion on the “One in a Million” Facebook and Instagram pages
Hall of Fame Bricks
Honor a Special Educator
Do you have a favorite educator you’d like to honor? This is a perfect gift for Teacher Appreciation Week, retirement, or other significant life events.
For a $250 donation, you will receive:
- A physical brick in the National Teachers Hall of Fame engraved with the name of your honoree
- A photo of the brick featured on the NTHF website
- A short biography of your honoree (if provided) displayed on the NTHF website
Become a Sponsor
Support Education and Honor Outstanding Educators
Organizations, foundations, and businesses play a crucial role in recognizing and supporting exceptional educators. By becoming a sponsor of the National Teachers Hall of Fame, your organization can make a significant impact while receiving valuable recognition and benefits.
Your sponsorship will not only help us honor outstanding educators but also provide your organization with valuable exposure and networking opportunities. Partner with us to celebrate those who dedicate their lives to teaching and shaping the future.
Support the NTHF Induction Week
Celebrate and Honor Educators
Each year, the National Teachers Hall of Fame hosts a week of special activities in Emporia, Kansas, home to the NTHF and the National Memorial to Fallen Educators. You can play a vital role in this celebration by sponsoring Induction Week. We welcome donations of any amount and offer specific sponsorship levels for individuals and organizations.
Induction Week Sponsorship Levels
Your sponsorship will ensure the success of Induction Week and honor the educators who have made a lasting impact on their students and communities. Partner with us to celebrate and support those who dedicate their lives to teaching.
National Memorial to Fallen Educators
Make a Difference with Your Donation
Your generous donation of any amount helps maintain the Memorial; every contribution makes a significant impact.
Leave a Lasting Legacy
Engraved Paver: For $600, you can purchase a personalized, engraved paver that will be placed at the Memorial.
Marble Bench: With a donation of $5,000 or more, a personalized engraving will be made on one of the marble benches at the Memorial.
Sponsor the Rededication Ceremony
Each year, we hold a rededication ceremony to honor educators who have died in the past year and remember those already memorialized. For a donation of $2,000, you can become a sponsor of this heartfelt event. Your support will help cover the ceremony expenses, and you will be recognized in the Rededication Program, joining dignitaries and new inductees in paying tribute to those who have lost their lives in America’s schools.
Other ways to help
While financial donations are always welcome, there are myriad ways you can help! If you have time, expertise, or items to donate to the National Teachers Hall of Fame, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Nominate a teacher
The Hall of Fame annually honors five teachers who have demonstrated commitment and dedication to teaching our nation’s children.
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Amplify our message
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Donate items to our auction
Contribute goods and services for our annual radio auction, on local radio station KVOE (1400) and live streamed online.
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization the NTHF relies on private financial support and gifts from people like you to bring NTHF recognition to deserving members of the most important profession in this country. You, or your company or organization, can support the NTHF through tax-benefits eligible gifts of: Monetary gifts, property transfers, investment transfers, honoring educators, deferred gifts.