1. Campus‑Level Opportunities
IA. Brighter Futures Ranch Campus Naming
Gift $5,000,000
Lead, visionary gift for the overall campus.
Recognition: “[Donor Name] Brighter Futures Ranch” or “Brighter Futures Ranch at the [Donor Name] Campus,” subject to mutual agreement.
Featured in all major signage, select materials, and campaign communications.
B. Campus Welcome / Entry Experience
Gift $2,000,000
Naming of the main entry road and welcome signage (no identifying location details that compromise safety).
Recognition: “[Donor Name] Welcome Way” or “[Donor Name] Campus Entry.”
2. Residential Cottages (Children’s Homes)
C. Children’s Cottages (8 Total)
Gift $1,000,000 per cottage
Each cottage is a home‑like residence for up to 12 children, designed for safety, stability, and belonging.
Recognition: a values‑based name (“Hope Cottage,” “Courage Cottage”) with donor recognition on interior plaque.
Exterior signage will be discreet and safety‑conscious.
3. Healing & Care Facilities
D. Therapy & Healing Center
Gift $2,000,000
Central building for individual and group therapy, EMDR, and other trauma‑informed services.
Recognition: “[Donor Name] Therapy & Healing Center” or similar language agreed upon with donor.
E. Individual Therapy Rooms (6 Total)
Gift $100,000 per room
Private, calming spaces where children and teens meet with licensed therapists.
Recognition: Interior plaque such as “This room is dedicated by [Donor Name] in honor of [Name/Value].”
F. Health & Wellness Suite (Nursing / Medical Room)
Gift $500,000
Space for basic medical care, wellness checks, and health education.
Recognition: “[Donor Name] Health & Wellness Suite.”
4. Education & Life Skills
IG. Education & Learning Center (Classroom Building)
Gift $2,000,000
On‑site, accredited K–12 education in small, trauma‑informed classrooms.
Recognition: “[Donor Name] Education & Learning Center.”
H. Classrooms (6+ Rooms)
Gift $250,000 per classroom
Recognition: “value‑based naming (e.g., “Perseverance Classroom, given by [Donor Name]”).
I. Life Skills Kitchen & Teaching Space
Gift $500,000
Dedicated space where children and teens learn cooking, nutrition, and practical life skills.
Recognition: “[Donor Name] Life Skills Kitchen.”
5. Animal‑Assisted & Nature‑Based Healing
J. Main Barn (Mini Horses/Cows/Donkeys)
Gift $750,000
Heart of the animal‑assisted therapy program.
Recognition: “[Donor Name] Animal Therapy Barn.”
K. Goat Barn / Small Animal Barn
Gift $350,000
Recognition: “[Donor Name] Small Animal Barn.”
L. Chicken Coop & Garden Area
Gift $250,000
Supports responsibility, nurturing, and connection to nature.
Recognition: “[Donor Name] Garden & Coop.”
M. Sensory / Healing Garden
Gift $500,000
Outdoor space designed for regulation, reflection, and calm.
Recognition: “[Donor Name] Healing Garden.”
6. Spiritual and Gathering Spaces
Gift $1,500,000 (Chapel)
Gift $250,000 each (2 Stained Glass Windows)
Chapel / Reflection Center
Recognition: “[Donor Name] Chapel” or “[Donor Name] Reflection Center,” with language agreed upon to reflect both donor intent and our commitment to choice and safety.
Donor is recognized on a discreet plaque and in select materials, without sharing any identifying information about the children who use the space.
Stained Glass Windows (2 Opportunities)
Recognition: “The [Donor Name] Window of [Hope/Peace/Light]” (final wording chosen with donor).
Donor recognition appears on a small, respectful inscription near each window—no names or images of children will be used.
Community Center / Gathering Space
Gift $500,000
Recognition: “[Donor Name] Community Center” or “[Donor Name] Gathering Space.”
Designed with trauma‑informed principles—natural light, clear sightlines, and calming colors—so kids can participate in everyday moments of joy and belonging without feeling exposed or overwhelmed.
7. Safety, Security, and Infrastructure
Q. Campus Security & Safety System
Gift $1,000,000
Supports non‑invasive, trauma‑informed safety measures (public‑space cameras, secure entry, etc.).
Recognition: “[Donor Name] Safety & Security Initiative” (no operational details shared publicly).
R. Transportation Fleet (Vans/Minibuses)
Gift Range: $50,000 – $150,000 per vehicle
Safe transportation for school, appointments, and activities.
Recognition: Discreet interior plaque (for safety), plus recognition in materials.
8. Programmatic & Endowment Opportunities
S. Child & Family Healing Fund (Program Endowment)
Gift Range: $1,000,000+
Endowed fund to sustain therapy, mentoring, and family support services.
Recognition: “[Donor Name] Child & Family Healing Fund” in reports and select materials.
T. Annual Scholarship & Aftercare Fund
Gift Range: $250,000 – $750,000
Supports education, vocational training, and aftercare for youth as they transition out of the Ranch.
Recognition: “[Donor Name] Brighter Futures Scholarship & Aftercare Fund.”
U. Staff Training & Wellness Fund
Gift Range: $250,000 – $500,000
Ensures staff receive ongoing trauma‑informed training and support for secondary trauma.
Recognition: “[Donor Name] Staff Wellness & Training Fund.”
Donor Bill of Rights
© 2025 Rising From Shadows Foundation Inc. All rights reserved.
Rising From Shadows Foundation Inc. is committed to honoring the dignity, privacy, and intent of every donor. We recognize that your generosity is an act of trust, and we are responsible for stewarding your gifts with integrity, transparency, and excellence.
To ensure that trust, every donor to Rising From Shadows Foundation has the right to:
Be Informed About Our Mission and Impact
To know our mission, vision, and values; how we support survivors of childhood abuse and neglect; and how your gift helps create safe, trauma‑informed pathways to healing and hope.Know How Your Gift Will Be Used
To receive clear information about how your donation will be used, including whether it is unrestricted, restricted to a specific program (such as Brighter Futures Ranch, scholarships, or therapy referrals), or designated for a particular campaign or project.Receive Honest and Accurate Information
To receive truthful, timely, and accurate information about our finances, programs, and outcomes, including access to our annual reports, financial statements, and IRS filings upon request.Have Your Intent Honored
To have your gift used for the purposes for which it was given. If we are unable to use your donation as originally intended, you have the right to be informed and, whenever possible, to help determine an appropriate alternative consistent with our mission.Privacy and Confidentiality
To have your personal information handled with strict confidentiality. We do not sell, rent, or trade donor information. Your giving history, contact information, and any personal details you share with us are protected and used only for appropriate organizational purposes.Choose How and Whether You Are Recognized
To be acknowledged and thanked in a manner that respects your preferences. You may choose to be publicly recognized, recognized in specific ways (such as naming opportunities), or remain anonymous. We will honor your choice in all public communications and donor listings.Receive Prompt, Accurate Acknowledgment
To receive timely, accurate receipts and acknowledgments for your gifts that meet IRS and legal requirements, and that reflect our genuine gratitude for your support.Ask Questions and Receive Clear Answers
To ask questions about our finances, governance, programs, and fundraising practices, and to receive respectful, timely, and understandable answers from a knowledgeable representative of Rising From Shadows Foundation.Expect Ethical and Respectful Fundraising Practices
To be treated with dignity and respect in all fundraising communications. You have the right to:Be free from pressure, coercion, or guilt‑based appeals
Decline to give or to change your level of support at any time
Be removed from mailing, email, or call lists upon request
Protection from Misuse of Your Gift or Name
To expect that your gift, your name, and your story will never be used in a way that is misleading, exploitative, or inconsistent with our mission, values, or trauma‑informed principles.Responsible Stewardship and Financial Integrity
To trust that we will manage our resources wisely, maintain appropriate internal controls, follow sound financial policies, and regularly review our practices to ensure accountability and good stewardship of every dollar entrusted to us.Inclusive, Non‑Discriminatory Treatment
To know that Rising From Shadows Foundation does not discriminate in its donor relationships or services on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.Access to Leadership and Governance Information
To know the identity of our Board of Directors and leadership, and to expect that they exercise prudent judgment in carrying out their governance and oversight responsibilities.Voice Concerns or Complaints Without Retaliation
To share concerns, complaints, or feedback about our fundraising, communications, or use of funds and to have those concerns taken seriously, reviewed promptly, and addressed without retaliation or negative consequence.