10 Reasons to Celebrate the Foundation’s 70th Anniversary

August 24, 2024 marks the 70^th anniversary of the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association. Chartered by Congress in 1954, the Foundation serves people in communities across the United States through its generous grants, scholarships, and programming.

Supporting the Foundation of the FBA is the best way for you to give back to the federal legal community. Here are 10 compelling reasons for you to make a gift of $70 (or more!) in celebration of the Foundation’s 70th anniversary:

1. Increasing Public Engagement: Contributions enable the Foundation to provide opportunities for federal practitioners to engage more effectively with the public.
2. Empowering Federal Legal Professionals: Your donation funds activity grants that allow FBA chapters to provide programming for legal professionals and their communities.
3. Honoring Its Legacy: Celebrate the Foundation’s impact over 70 years and contribute to its continued impact on the American public.
4. Advancing Legal Education: Contributions allow the Foundation to provide public service and diversity scholarships, ushering in a new generation of practitioners.
5. Strengthening Connections: Your support helps foster a more connected and supportive federal legal community hallmarked by exemplary leadership in federal service.
6. Enhancing Civics Education: Contributions enable public education initiatives that help youth across the country better understand the role of civics in the United States.
7. Promoting Diversity and Inclusion: Donations help promote diversity and inclusion within the legal field through the Foundation’s grants for DEIA programming.
8. Preserving Legal Standards: Help the Foundation uphold high standards for federal practitioners and advance the science of jurisprudence.
9. Promoting Access to Justice: Your donation helps ensure that underserved communities are educated about civics and the American legal system.
10. Leaving a Lasting Legacy: By donating, you ensure that the Foundation can continue its mission for the next 70 years—and beyond.Top of Form

Ready to help us celebrate? Donate today to help the federal legal community do its best work!