Abstract
The excitement is building as we approach the 2025 NASN Annual Conference—Stronger Together in Austin, Texas! Now imagine that excitement combined with the deep fulfillment of supporting a meaningful cause. The Endowment Fundraising Committee invites you to be part of something bigger by contributing to the NASN Endowment. This article will describe the ways in which you can participate. Your support helps fund scholarships and research—empowering school nurses and shaping the future of student health.
Exciting Fundraising Opportunities at the 2025 Conference!
We are thrilled to announce three special fundraising events at this year’s In-person conference, offering attendees meaningful opportunities to support our mission. Building on last year’s success, we are bringing back two popular fundraisers for 2025: Satchels and Purses for Nurses silent auction and the President’s Endowment Challenge. The overwhelming support for these events last year showed the power of our community, and we can’t wait to see the impact we make together this year.
For our Virtual Conference participants—we’ve got something for you, too! You’ll have the opportunity to take part in the President’s Endowment Challenge, ensuring that everyone, regardless of location, can make a meaningful difference.
Satchels and Purses for Nurses—Silent Auction
The Satchels and Purses for Nurses silent auction will be a highly anticipated fundraising event at NASN2025! The Satchels and Purses for Nurses silent auction will once again feature an online bidding platform, making it easier than ever to participate throughout the conference. Attendees can enjoy the excitement of bidding on beautiful bags while supporting the Endowment Fund. The highest bidders will walk away with a stunning new satchel, purse, or bag—all for a great cause.
All items will be available for in-person viewing, with photos and descriptions also featured on the online bidding platform. Stay tuned for links to the catalog and more details in the NASN2025 Conference Blog.
Interested in donating a purse, bag, or satchel? Contact your affiliate leaders to contribute. All of the auction proceeds go directly to the Endowment Fund.
President’s Endowment Challenge
NASN President Kate King has chosen Advocating for Equity as the theme for her 2024 to 2025 NASN President’s Endowment Challenge. The President’s Challenge—will have a QR code again this year, continuing to provide a seamless way to contribute. Donations will support research on the impact of school nurses on health and education outcomes. Access to a school nurse is an equity issue, and this research strengthens the case for why school nurses are essential in fostering a culture of health (King, 2024).
You can contribute when registering for the conference, through the NASN website at https://www.nasn.org/give, or by scanning the QR code on this page. Every donation—big or small—makes a difference!
Endowment Donations at the Door
Due to specific Texas laws regarding raffles, we will be collecting Endowment donations at the door during certain general sessions. Stay tuned for more details in the NASN2025 Conference Blog.
The Endowment Fund Supports Awards, Grants, and Scholarships
In June 2013, NASN achieved a major milestone by raising one million dollars for the Endowment Fund (We’ve Arrived! 2014). Today, ongoing donations help sustain and grow the fund, ensuring the continued availability of scholarships and grants. However, the number of awards distributed depends on the fund’s balance and market fluctuations (Hall, 2024).
To learn more or apply for a scholarship or grant, visit https://www.nasn.org/membership/benefits/awards-scholarships
Help Us Reach Our Goal!
This year, we aim to raise $15,000 to grow the Endowment Fund. These fundraising efforts are a vital part of our conference, both in supporting and advancing school nurse practice. Table 1 describes how the Endowment Fund advances school nursing practice. Your participation in fundraising events makes a meaningful difference. Get ready to give, connect, and make an impact.
The NASN Endowment Fund Advances School Nursing Practice
Source. NASN (n.d.).
We are Stronger Together—join us in making a difference!
Footnotes
Acknowledgements
Endowment Fundraising Committee (EFC) Chair, Alicia Jordan, would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to the EFC for their support, dedication, and forward-thinking approach in driving changes to events and supporting the NASN Endowment Fund. Special thanks to committee members: Adalia Del Bosque (TX), Lou Ann Gleason (NY), Sophia Hall (VT)—Co-Chair, Dena Hinkle (IL), Lisa McKenna (ME), Alicia Warden (WV), and Stacey Whitney (MO).
Ethics Approval Statement
Ethical approval was not required for this study as it did not involve human participants, animal subjects, or sensitive data requiring institutional review.
Patient & Guardian Consent
Informed consent was not applicable as no human participants were directly involved in this research.
Alicia has more than 40 years of nursing experience. She has been a school nurse with the Kuna School District since 2004. She currently is the NASN Director from Idaho and the Endowment Fundraising Committee Chair.