Contribute to Furthering the CTDA's Mission

The custom clothing industry grows stronger when we invest in one another. A contribution to the Custom Tailors & Designers Association supports our mission to educate, elevate, and advocate for our profession, helping preserve the craftsmanship, knowledge, and relationships that make the custom clothing industry exceptional. Giving back is an opportunity to support the industry that supports your livelihood and help it thrive for generations to come.

Your contribution helps support educational programs, professional training and certification, industry events, and resources that connect clothiers with experienced professionals and trusted suppliers. By supporting these efforts, you help create opportunities to share expertise, strengthen businesses, and maintain high standards throughout the custom clothing community.

Your contribution may also offer a business-related tax benefit. Although contributions to the CTDA are not deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes, they may be deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses, depending on your circumstances. Please consult your tax professional to determine the appropriate treatment of your contribution.

Why give?

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    Make A Difference

    Your donation helps the CTDA create better educational programming, improve DFNY, and host more in-person events

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    Support Your Industry

    Give back to the industry you’re in. A rising tide lifts all ships, whether they’re a CTDA member or not

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    Fund our Lobbying Efforts

    Fighting for our cause takes money. Your donation directly impacts our ability to lobby on behalf of the custom clothing industry

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    Create Lasting Impact

    Your contribution gives us the resources to set long-term goals rather than operate day-to-day

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    See the Results

    When you attend DFNY and other CTDA events, see the value of your contribution in the growth of the association

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    Inspire Others

    Your generosity can motivate friends, colleagues, event clients to do the same.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The CTDA is a 501(c)(6) trade association, so contributions are not deductible as charitable donations. They may qualify as business expenses when they are ordinary and necessary to the donor’s business. Please consult your tax professional to determine the appropriate treatment of your contribution.

  • Your donation to the CTDA directly funds lobbying efforts, educational programming, DFNY events and the tradeshow itself, as well as operational costs for the association. Our board of directors are all volunteers, so you can be sure the funds are going where they should go - the mission of the CTDA.

  • We welcome volunteers and motivated members!

    To get more involved in lobbying and advocacy efforts, go to https://ctda.com/your-voice-in-washington

    If you are interested in joining a committee, please email info@ctda.com to inquire.

  • It depends on what you’re donating! Please email info@ctda.com with your donation information.

  • You may! Our donors’ information is not made public, but you are more than welcome to personally attribute your donation to whomever you would like.

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