Donations
Your donation funds programs that support our mission to advance awareness, treatment, education and to improve the quality of life for all people affected by brain injury.
Tribute Gifts
A gift in honor or memory of a friend or loved one is a special donation.
For gifts made to the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts in lieu of flowers, you may use the following announcement in the obituary:
We would like the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts (BIA-MA) to be the recipient of memorial gifts for [Name]. The funds received will improve the lives of brain injury survivors across the Commonwealth. Donations by mail can be made out to BIA-MA and mailed to: BIA-MA, 30 Lyman Street, Suite 10, Westborough, MA 01581. Online donations can be made at www.biama.org/donate.
Workplace Giving
Workplace giving is a simple and effective way for you to support BIA-MA. Your payroll deduction and matching gift opportunities through your employer will help fund vital programs and services. If your workplace participates in a workplace giving campaign, you can designate BIA-MA as your preferred organization.
Matching Gifts
Many employers have matching gift programs that double or even triple charitable contributions made by employees. Contact your human resources department to find out if your employer sponsors a matching gift program. Some employers even match donations made by a spouse or retirees!
BIA-MA membership is an investment in our mission of creating a better future for all affected by brain injury. BIA-MA memberships are annual and need to be renewed once a year to remain current.
Membership Benefits Include:
- Our mailed quarterly newsletter, Heads Up Headlines
- Advocacy alerts & brain injury news
- Discounts for the Annual Brain Injury Conference
- BIAA magazine, THE Challenge!
- Professional & Professional PLUS members also receive discounts to professional workshops, including the ABI Clinical Continuing Education Series
- And Professional PLUS members receive a one year subscription to the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation (JHTR)
Membership Levels
- Brain Injury Survivor $5
- Individual $35
- Family/Caregiver (up to 4) $50
- Professional $75
- Professional Plus $125
BIA-MA welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with organizations in all sectors via Mission Partnerships, event sponsorships, and collaboration. Call us for more information: 508-475-0032.
We are proud of the partnerships we have forged and hope you will consider joining us and our current Mission Partners:
Planned Giving
Supporting BIA-MA through a planned gift today combines your desire to give to charity with your overall estate planning, tax, and financial goals. You will help those whose lives have been affected by brain injury for generations.
We encourage you to share your plans with us to ensure that your wishes will be properly followed and recognized.
Examples of planned giving include:
- Bequests
- Charitable Remainder Trust
- Retirement Beneficiary
Please contact us at 508-475-0032 for more information or additional help in setting up your planned gift.
Do-It Yourself Fundraising
Take fundraising into your own hands! Creating your own fundraiser/event can be a fun and meaningful project for friends and family – as well as an engaging way to incorporate brain injury awareness into your community. Almost any event can be a fundraiser!
Your passions and hobbies are unique, and we want to support you in your quest to host a one-of-a-kind fundraising event!
- Create a personal, customized fundraising page for any milestone giving – birthdays, weddings, etc.
- Have something bigger in mind – like a 5K or car wash? Fill out the Fundraising Application.
Apply to Volunteer at BIA-MA
Join us in making a difference in the lives of brain injury survivors and their families. As a volunteer, you’ll help raise awareness, provide support, and contribute to meaningful programs that empower individuals on their journey to recovery. Whether you lend a hand at events, advocate for change, or offer your unique skills, your time and energy have the power to change lives. Be a part of something impactful – apply to volunteer with BIA-MA today.
