January 8, 2025

Communications and Development Coordinator Needed!

Are you a parent and/or professional

who would like to make a difference in working for a nonprofit and impacting the Down syndrome community?

We are looking for someone with a passion for marketing, communications and development. Familiarity with Word, Excel, Constant Contact, Donor Perfect, Wordpress, and Frontstream are a plus.

If you're interested, please send your resume to Linda at lsmarto@nads.org!

Please note: This part-time position averages 10-20 hours/week, M-F during regular business hours, with occasional nights and weekends for special events/fundraisers.

HEY DADS!

We're meeting up at a new place!

February 1 at 2pm

Ancho and Agave in Lombard

We'll get the food,

You get the drinks!

Let us know if you're coming!

BULLS BASKETBALL WITH NADS!

BULLS VS. Pistons

Wednesday, February 12^th 7:00 p.m. CT

Share the excitement of Bulls basketball with discounted tickets for the NBA's leading entertainment experience.

A portion of each ticket purchase goes to NADS!

Let's Get Together!

WHEN:

Sat. January 18th

10-11:30a.m.



WHERE:

Darien Sportsplex

451 Plainfield Rd, 

Darien, IL

Families in attendance will be entered to win a Door Prize!

RSVP to Jessica TODAY

jmark@nads.org

Join Us for the Upcoming MTDS Webinar!

GET RID OF YOUR EXTRA ITEMS!!

We collect items for our fundraisers all year around, so if you have some extra gifts or gift cards we would greatly appreciate them!

Email us at info@nads.org

to coordinate a drop-off or pickup!

Our Program and Outreach Coordinator recently presented to the Will County Health Department.

Thank you, Anne, for teaching these health professionals how to better serve our Ds community!

Schedule a COMPLIMENTARY presentation

for your school or workplace!



NADS offers informative "Abilities Training" presentations to spread our message of awareness, acceptance, and inclusion for individuals with

Down syndrome.

In-person and Zoom options available!

EMAIL ANNE FOR MORE INFORMATION

at areinertson@nads.org!

Help Us Educate and Advocate!



Support NADS programming and community presentations to help spread NADS' message of inclusion for all individuals with Down syndrome!

NADS MERCH HERE!

Mugs, hoodies, and totes and more - get yours today!

Do you have photos to share for our

#NADStrong  campaign?!

Please send them to aleonard@nads.org!

📅 Happening Next Week!

JOIN US!!

Wednesday

January 15

7pm (Central)

Interested in joining the SAIA Group?

SIGN UP HERE!!

Maximize Your Impact!

Did you know that 65% of Fortune 500 companies offer matching gift programs?!

Be sure to inquire at work about corporate donation matching! Many companies even allow employees to submit match requests for 1 year following the date of the donation!

CLICK HERE to see if your employer offers this option!

Help Spread Awareness All Year Long!

Don't Forget to Rock Your Socks:

Promote Down Syndrome Awareness through small donations!

Declare a special dress day and collect a small donation from each person who participates with proceeds to benefit NADS! And don't forget to take a photo of your group so we can share your Ds Spirit! 💙💛

Email Us for more information HERE!

If you would like to honor a loved one with donations to NADS, we would be happy to send you a packet of specialized envelopes for easy collection.

Email aleonard@nads.org for more information.

Celebrate your Birthday with NADS!

Don't need anything for your special day?

Spread the love you get from others within the Down syndrome community!

Designate NADS as a gift recipient by setting up a fundraiser on Facebook or by simply sharing this link with your friends and family:

http://weblink.donorperfect.com/nadsdonation

Do you know a family that would benefit from NADS' Support and Services?

While we pride ourselves on partnering with 46 hospitals in the Chicagoland area, you don't have to work in the medical field to connect a family with NADS!

Family, friends, neighbors - if you know of someone who has or is expecting a child with Down syndrome, we would love to connect with them!

Grow Your NADStrong Community:

Come share your stories, triumphs, and challenges with other parents of babies and toddlers with Down syndrome!

(This group is exclusively for families whose children with Ds range from prenatal to age 4.)

This group is just for the guys! Dads, Grandpas, Uncles, Godfathers...

Join this group for a place

to share successes,

ask questions, or just hang with other men who have a loved one with Down syndrome.

Calling All Volunteers!!

Want to make a difference in the

Down syndrome community?

Come share your time and talent with us!

NADS is always in need of great people to help with events and activities! Please consider volunteering!

Click HERE to have a NADS member contact you!

We are proud to be the oldest

Down Syndrome Organization in the country!

For over 60 years, NADS has been a leader in the Down syndrome community. Please consider helping us carry out our mission: "To ensure that all persons with Down syndrome have the opportunity to achieve their full potential in all aspects of community life."

Your tax deductible gift will help us continue to educate, congratulate, and spread our message. Thank you for

your kindness and support of the National Association for Down Syndrome.