Celebrating a Culture of Philanthropic Excellence, Leadership, and Loyalty

The National Policing Institute (NPI) inducted the first members of its new Society of Excellence, Leadership Society, and Loyalty Circle, marking an exciting launch into NPI’s philanthropic future.

On Thursday, May 16, leaders and researchers gathered in Arlington, Virginia, to recognize the many donors who are actively helping NPI make an impact on the policing profession and the communities it serves.

During the last fiscal year, NPI raised 258 gifts from 122 donors, many of whom were gathered at Thursday night’s event. Individuals were recognized and inducted into NPI’s Society of Excellence, a three-tiered recognition of NPI’s most generous donors’ cumulative giving over their lifetime:

• President’s Circle ($100,000 or more): Mackenzie Scott (Through National Philanthropic Trust)
• National Impact Circle ($50,000-$99,000): Greg Orman and Adam R. Rose
• Research and Innovation Circle ($25,000-$49,999): Peter Cuneo

“We have seen a tremendous evolution across policing and communities nationwide, which is why I support NPI,” commented Adam Rose, a former law enforcement officer who serves on the New York City Police Foundation and supports philanthropic causes through the Adam R. Rose Foundation. “This organization stays on the cutting edge of research, technology, and evidence that builds better policing and safer neighborhoods for all of us.”

Most members of NPI’s Society of Excellence achieved this status because they give generously each year, and in some cases, monthly. An additional 50 donors who give annually and year after year were also inducted into NPI’s Leadership Society and Loyalty Circle.

“Individual philanthropy, foundation, and corporate support are an important part of NPI’s future,” commented NPI President Jim Burch. “It is critical to have these revenue streams in addition to our federal and local grants in order to remain an independent, non-partisan trusted source of research for the policing profession.”

For NPI to continue reducing and preventing violent crime, improving officer safety and wellness, advancing police organizations, and promoting science and evidence-based practices in policing on behalf of those who serve and our communities, donor support is critical.

NPI maintains a Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition by GuideStar, the world’s largest source of nonprofit information. To further illustrate donor confidence in NPI’s research and training, the organization has consistently secured 100% giving from its Board of Directors year after year.

From the individuals and foundations to NPI’s corporate sponsors, every donation makes a difference, and NPI is grateful for your gifts. Help us expand our reach by being ambassadors who share the important research NPI is doing.

All donors — first time, those who want to give again, and those who are moved to do more — can visit policinginstitute.org today.

Leadership Society, recognizing the loyalty and impact of donors’ generous annual contributions.

• Senior Benefactor ($10,000+ per year): Greg Orman and Adam R. Rose
• Benefactor Circle ($5,000-$9,999 per year): Robert Chefitz and Bruce Mosler
• Partner Circle ($2,500-$4,999 per year): Peter Cuneo
• Supporter Circle ($1,000-$2,499 per year): Bill Bratton, Michael Brown, James Burch, Karen Freeman-Wilson, Trisha Hoffman, B. Todd Jones, Cynthia Lum, John Mosler, Laurie Robinson, Weldon Rougeau, Michael Valenti, and Epstein Charitable Fund.

Loyalty Circle, recognizing loyal donors who give annually or support NPI with monthly recurring gifts.

Nick Barnes, Bonnie Bauer, Jeff Birrenkott, Michael Brown, Michael Bunyaner, James Burch, Praveen Chaparala, Robert Chefitz, John Choi, Christopher Clemmons, Gary Cordner, Ken Corney, Peter Cuneo, Taquesta Davis, Henry Degeneste, Tom Devine, Jed Dolnick, Cheryl Epps, Karne Freeman-Wilson, Michael Gonzales, Fern Hernberg, Melanie Jones, William Justice, Chris Kearns, David Klinger, Daniel Liguori, George Little, Cynthia Lum, Susan Manheimer, Ritika Mehta, Barney Melekian, Dan Merkle, Rick Myers, Greg Orman, Christine Owens, Hardik Patel, Jingalben Patel, Richard Pocock, Matt Prochaska, Ramana Puppala, William Purcell, Susan Rahr, Laurie Robinson, Paul Robinson, Kellie Rohner, Adam R. Rose, Scott Seaman, Ronal Serpas, Dayna Sievers, Sean Sievers, Howard Singer, Randall Smith, Bruce Sokolove, Michael Valenti, Chris Vallejo, David Weisburd, and Minnie Wicker.

Corporate Sponsors: Axon, Verizon, Sumit Elks Lodge 1246, RXR and Silverseal.