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Every day in Nebraska, the ACLU is called on to defend all the freedoms guaranteed in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
There's never been a more important time for freedom-loving people to support the ACLU and our effective work to protect civil liberties.
Take your stand and help us defend people’s rights. Here are some ideas to get you started.
Donate to the ACLU |Community Sponsorship Requests | Start a Fundraising Campaign | Plan an Event | Spread the Word & Raise Your Voice | Join our Board | Volunteer Attorneys | Advocacy Tools | Grassroots Program
Donate to the ACLU
Become a Member
Our rights depend on our willingness to defend them. By joining the ACLU today, you'll be doing your part to restore American values of justice, due process and individual freedoms.
Donate to the ACLU of Nebraska Foundation
Help spearhead groundbreaking civil liberties litigation and public education by making a tax-deductible gift to the ACLU of Nebraska Foundation.
Gifts by Check
If you’d like to send a check to the ACLU, please address it to the ACLU of Nebraska, 134 S. 13th St. #1010, Lincoln, NE 68508. Please designate if it is a gift to the American Civil Liberties Union or the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation. Learn about the difference here.
Community Sponsorship Requests
Although we are unable to attend or support every event, we review all requests and do our best to support community partners advancing civil rights and civil liberties. Please fill out the following form at least two weeks prior to your event. Someone will get back to you shortly to see if the event if a good fit!
Start a Fundraising Campaign
Interested in raising money for the ACLU from friends and family? Here are some ideas:
- A simple way to give to the ACLU is to direct your friends and family to make a gift online. We can put the money to use right away and we’ll acknowledge their gift.
- You may also consider asking your friends and family to give an ACLU gift membership, in place of a present for a birthday or a holiday, or to celebrate a milestone (graduation, wedding, etc).
- You can also start a campaign for the ACLU via Facebook or Crowdrise.
Here are some facts about us and landmark events in our history. You might find this useful in informing friends and family about our work.
Plan an event
Planning an event, auction, or fundraiser with proceeds going to the ACLU? Here are some tips and resources.
What can I tell my guests about the ACLU?
My guests want to help! What should I tell them?
- Become an ACLU online activist
- Become a card-carrying member by making a gift to the ACLU
- Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Share our content.
Where should I send the donation after the event?
For tax-deductible gifts to the ACLU of Nebraska Foundation, please mail a check to the ACLU of Nebraska Foundation, 134 S. 13th St. #1010, Lincoln, NE 68508. You may also give online here.
Can you send a speaker to my event?
Each year, our small but mighty staff conducts dozens of community empowerment events helping Nebraskans understand their rights. However, demand is high and we are not able to fill every request. Please help us prioritize speaker requests by filling out our Community Sponsorship Requests form below.
Can you share my event on your social media channels?
Unfortunately, we cannot promote or endorse your event, fundraiser, or auction.
Can you provide my guests with tax receipts for their donations?
For any gift made directly to the ACLU of Nebraska Foundation, we will provide an acknowledgement and tax receipt. For any gift made to the ACLU, we will send an acknowledgement. If your guest does not make a gift directly to the ACLU or ACLU Foundation, we are unable to provide an acknowledgment or tax receipt.
My nonprofit is organizing the event/auction/fundraiser. Are there legal implications we should consider?
We cannot provide you with tax or legal advice. We encourage you to consult tax laws, solicitation laws, and other rules that may apply to your organization, as well as to consider how you will properly acknowledge gifts and issue tax receipts, among other considerations that may apply to you.
Spread the Word & Raise Your Voice
Write a letter to the editor or get tips on writing an elected official on a different issue.
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Share our content.
Join our Board
Our Board of Directors guides the ACLU's work in Nebraska.
Volunteer Attorneys
Nearly 50 attorneys volunteer their time to either help the ACLU review potential cases or join with us to file a case.
Advocacy Tools
Learn tips and tricks to making your voice heard by our elected officials.
National Grassroots Advocacy | People Power
Join ACLU supporters from across the state and organize your collective power for change.
Participate in our nationwide grassroots advocacy program, People Power