Catholic Giving Opportunities Proposal

C AT H O L I C G I V I N G O P P O R T U N I T I E S

“Become familiar with the Bible...so that it can be your compass pointing out the road to follow.”

- POPE BENEDICT XVI

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MUSEUM Museum of the Bible hosts visitors from around the world and invites all to engage with the Bible and immerse themselves in its history, narrative and impact. Collaborations with institutions including the Vatican Museums and the Vatican Library and the Israel Antiquities Authority, provide guests an unrivaled opportunity to connect with biblical artifacts.

SY M PO SI U MS

$ 2 0,000 –5 0 ,0 0 0

PER SYMPOSIUM

Your gift covers travel expenses and fees for Catholic speakers and promotional materials. C-Span coverage included.

M E M B E RSH I P C A RD $ 100,000

($100 PER MEMBERSHIP)

Purchase 1,000 museum memberships to distribute as personal or corporate gifts.

V A T I C A N MU SE U M AND LI BRA RY E XH I BI T $ 300,00 0

A N N UA L LY

Cost covers security, curatorship, transportation of artifacts and other logistical expenses.

Located on the lobby level, this exhibit occupies 2,000 square feet dedicated to artifacts from the Vatican Museums and Vatican Library.

“It is my fervent hope that this significant cultural institution… will promote not only a better understanding of the rich and complex history of the biblical text, but also the enduring power of its message to inspire and shape the lives of individuals and people of every time and place.”

- POPE FRANCIS, MUSEUM OF THE BIBLE’S GRAND OPENING, NOVEMBER 17, 2017

VATI CAN VI R T U A L R E A L I TY E XPE RI E N C E $ 3 ,000,000

TO FUND ENTIRE PROJECT

Museum visitors experience the Sistine Chapel through an amazing one-of-a-kind virtual reality experience.

“The benefits of incorporating VR/AR tech into educational experiences include better, more immediate engagement and the opportunity for learners to ‘feel’ the experiences and better remember and express what they learned.”

- FORBES/BUSINESS, DECEMBER 13, 2017

Your support helps Museum of the Bible expand Catholic outreach efforts and positively impacts the self-sustaining necessity of the museum so it can be experienced and enjoyed for generations to come.

EDUCATION Museum of the Bible’s private school curriculum is a learning experience that engages secondary school students by using cutting-edge technology that brings Bible education to life.

The Passages program takes college students on an amazing Israel excursion to experience the Judeo-Christian history of the region.

PA SSA G E S PROG RA M $ 14 5 ,000

4 5 S T U D E N T S (1 bus)

$ 2 9 0,000

9 0 S T U D E N T S (2 buses)

$ 4 35 ,00 0

1 3 5 S T U D E N T S (3 buses)

Engage Catholic colleges and universities in the Passages program by sending selected college students on a 10-day trip to Israel.

“Passages changes lives. Throughout my time in Israel, I felt my heart soften and my eyes open to see all things through the lens of the Holy Spirit. I felt my faith come to life and connect with the geopolitical turmoil in this contentious region. In Israel, I learned that the power of prayer transcends all nations and all languages and I am forever grateful for the opportunity I had to dwell in His Kingdom in the Middle East.”

- DEVON LEASURE, CATHOLIC STUDENT AT UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA

“Our school has used the Bible curriculum to help students gain a deep appreciation for the history, narrative and impact of the Bible.... This is by far the most complete course I’ve seen for teaching the Bible cover-to-cover...

It’s the best on the market and we love it!”

- RONALD C. TITUS, M.ED., ACADEMIC DEAN, CROSSINGS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

CURRICULUM Uses augmented reality to create an interactive learning experience thrilling students and educators.

M O DI F I C A T I ON OF C U R R E N T C U RRI C U LU M $ 1,000,0 0 0 Modify current teacher’s guide and student textbook to provide Catholic focus.

D I STR I BU T I ON OF C U R R E N T C U RRI C U LU M Mexico, Central America, South America

$ 1,000,0 0 0

(Impacts 100,000 students)

$ 2 ,000,0 0 0

(Impacts 200,000 students)

$ 5 ,000,0 0 0

(Impacts 500,000 students)

Spanish translation has been funded and is expected to be ready later in the year. Average cost per student is $10.

Your support provides the opportunity for students attending Catholic universities and colleges life-altering trips to the Holy Land and will expose millions of students in highly-populated Catholic countries to Museum of the Bible’s powerful, cutting-edge curriculum that makes the Bible come to life.

RESEARCH The Scholars Initiative is the main research arm for the Museum Collections and has two goals: to promote research on artifacts and foster the next generation of scholars.

B E ST R EVE LA T I ON PROJ E C T $ 63,000

THREE YEARS

(at $14,000/yr. + $11,000 for year-three Jerusalem conference) or

$ 2 1,000

ANNUAL COST

Under the administration of the well-known Catholic study center in Jerusalem, l’École biblique scholars, students and their mentors explore the reception history of the book of Revelation. The resulting research will appear in an online database to be a primary resource for scholars interested in the reception history of the scriptures.

• 3-year program • 3-6 students involved at any one time (total 6 -12 students over duration of 3 years)

U N D E R WRI T E T E L SH I MRON D I G $ 1,000,0 0 0

ANNUAL COST

Ten-year dig at one of the largest unexcavated biblical sites in Israel.

E X PL O RA T I ON S IN I SRA E L $ 2 10,000

ANNUAL COST

• Provides alumni students and professors of the annual Logos conference to study the Bible in its archaeological, geographical and cultural contexts. Participants also join the archaeological dig at Tel Shimron.

• 3- to 6-week program / Up to 20 students, 10 mentors

SC HO L ARS I N I T I A T I VE $ 335 ,000

ANNUAL COST

Logos Conference • Participants explore historic centers of Christian scholarship, learn from professional academics and enjoy a time of fellowship.

• 2- to 3-week program / Up to 35 students, 15 mentors

Your support will fund groundbreaking research and ensure students attending Catholic universities and colleges can be involved in these extraordinary and historic learning experiences.

Photo: Museum of the Bible Chairman of the Board, Steve Green with Pope Francis

TRAVELING EXHIBITS Your support enables people from around the world and students attending Catholic universities and colleges opportunities to experience the museum’s world-class artifact collection.

E X HI B I T AT W ORLD ME E T I N G OF FA MI LI E S $250,000–$300,000 (Costs cover travel, freight, furnishings of exhibit and security.)

Exhibit will showcase artifacts from the Museum Collections.

E X HI B I T AT C A T H OLI C U N I VE RSI T I E S $20,000–$50,000

(Price will vary based on location.)

10–15 cases of museum artifacts

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GIVING

• Exclusive invitation for two to annual dinners featuring Museum of the Bible’s Chairman of the Board and special keynote speakers.

• Exclusive invitations to other unique events hosted by Museum of the Bible including: - Catholic 10-day pilgrimage to the Holy Land - Special performances in World Stage Theater.

• Gifts of $200,000+ will have access to 5-star accommodations in Museum of the Bible’s Hospitality Suites.

“The idea of Museum of the Bible is extraordinary and timely. I am humbled and delighted to do whatever my family can do to assist in the museum’s success.”

- LEE CRISP, VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, INVENTOR, OWNER OF PEPSI MIDAMERICA

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• Name permanently displayed on appropriate giving walls: - Wall of Stone (gifts of $250,000+) - Wall of Gratitude (gifts of $50,000+) • Full benefits of Museum of the Bible membership.

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