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2017
Your Membership. Your Chance. Make a Difference with a Year-End Gift
Consider making a year-end contribution to continue the impact of the MDRT Foundation’s exclusive member benefit, our grant programs.
Thank You for Supporting MDRT Gives Day
It's a simple idea fueled by the passion of MDRT members and the mission of the MDRT Foundation. We're grateful for your support.
Global impact through annual fundraising
In 2016, the MDRT Foundation provided more than USD 1.2 million to 216 organizations from 32 countries around the globe. As we reach the end of our 2017 fiscal year, we anticipate another record grant year.
What is MDRT Gives Day
Introducing MDRT Gives Day! An online, one-day-only global fundraising event that unites the MDRT community and the financial services industry on November 8. Learn how you can participate in this inaugural event.
2017 Excalibur Reception
The Excalibur Society comprises the highest level of donors to the MDRT Foundation. On June 3, the MDRT Foundation hosted its annual Excalibur Society Reception honoring Excalibur Knights for their continued leadership and steadfast support.
2017 Annual Meeting Foundation Booth
It’s the small stars that shine the brightest at Give Kids The World Village. And with your support you can bring the twinkle to the eyes of child with a life-threatening illness and their family as they get treated to a one week vacation in this 79-acre whimsical resort.
Global grant Programs
Is there an organization that you are involved in or perhaps a cause that is near and dear to you? Well one of the many benefits as a MDRT member is that YOU have the opportunity to apply for a grant to support the charity of your choice.
19 MDRT members + 80 lunches + 60 dinners + 4,000 calls + USD 307,000 = Strength in Numbers
A long-standing tradition, the MDRT Foundation Phonathon continues to be a vital part of the Foundation’s annual fundraising. On March 27 and 28, 2017, 19 committed MDRT members collectively raised more than USD 307,000 in donations and pledges.
Wanted: Volunteers for community service project
This year’s community service project, held in conjunction with the MDRT Annual Meeting, will support Promise Appeal charity Give Kids The World Village. You can witness firsthand the importance of their work and the happiness and joy they bring to families year round.
Taking it to the street
Mark Dorfman, CLU, ChFC, spent the evening of November 17, 2016, sleeping on the streets of New York City with just a sleeping bag and piece of cardboard.
2016
#GivingTuesday 2016
On Tuesday, November 29th, the MDRT Foundation will participate in #GivingTuesday, a movement to share the power of giving back through collective online giving.
Annual Meeting Charity Partner: Mercy Ships
The MDRT Foundation empowers MDRT members to give back to people in need worldwide.
Volunteers Needed to Build Playground in Vancouver
Active play is a crucial part of children’s social, behavioral and physical development. However, today’s children spend less time playing outside than any previous generation.
Waste not, hunger not
The MDRT Foundation is proud to partner with Food Angel to provide nutritious meals for people in need in Hong Kong during the 2016 MDRT Experience and Global Conference.
#GivingTuesday: Giving is Good for You
On Tuesday, December 1, the MDRT Foundation will participate in #GivingTuesday, a movement to share the power of giving back through collective online giving.
Fall Phonathon Raises More Than USD 260,000
On October 26 -27, nearly 30 MDRT member volunteers made hundreds of fundraising phone calls to MDRT members asking them to support the MDRT Foundation’s global grant programs.
Charity Spotlight: Samaritan House Inc.
Globally, domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women. Additionally devastating is the fact that, each year, more than 10 million children witness some form of this domestic violence.
Local Financial Advisor Appointed 2016 President of Global Nonprofit Organization
Local financial advisor, James V. Durkin, CFP, CLU, of Lincoln Financial Advisors in Vienna, Virginia, has been named President of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) Foundation.
Charity Spotlight: Bicycles for Humanity Colorado
Poor infrastructure and a lack of access to transportation is a serious problem for many families in remote and rural communities in Africa.
2015 MDRT Annual Meeting Charity Partner
Water is essential for life. Unfortunately, for more than 748 million people worldwide it is an unobtainable luxury. A nonprofit organization, charity: water provides access to clean and safe drinking water for people in developing countries.
2015 Spring Phonathon Raises USD 345,000
On March 22–24, MDRT members generously donated more than USD 345,000 during the Spring Phonathon. This fundraising event was hosted by our corporate supporter OneAmerica at their headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
Spring Phonathon: March 22-24, 2015
On March 23 and 24, a group of 26 MDRT members will spend their work day calling fellow members to raise funds for the MDRT Foundation’s global grant programs at the 2015 Spring Phonathon.
#GivingTuesday: A Day Dedicated to Giving
On Tuesday, December 2, 2014, the MDRT Foundation will participate in #GivingTuesday™, a global day dedicated to the power of community and charitable giving. The MDRT Foundation is asking all MDRT members to join this movement of giving back.
3 Ways You Can Support the Phonathon
The MDRT Foundation’s Fall Phonathon will take place October 14 to 16, 2014, hosted by our generous corporate supporter Mass Mutual.
Spring Phonathon: March 24-25, 2014
On March 24-25, 26 MDRT member volunteers will spend their days making phone calls to fellow members to raise funds for the Foundation’s global grant programs.
