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Thank you for considering a contribution to support the mission and vision of the American Academy of Nursing (Academy). A donation to the Academy will strengthen the organization’s operations to improve the future of our signature initiatives (Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science, Institute for Nursing Leadership, and Edge Runners) and our ability to be a leading voice where policy decisions are made.

Your gift bolsters the Academy's culture of philanthropy. Our organization is able to continue its mission because of your support and generosity. By contributing to a fund listed below, you'll help ensure that our work continues.

Online donations are quick and easy using our secure credit card transactions. We welcome donations of all sizes and payment plans – whether it's a one-time gift or a monthly donation. You also have the option to mail a check or donate from a retirement account. View giving levels, ways to give, and more details here

The American Academy of Nursing appreciates our generous supporters.


Rheba de Tornyay (Unrestricted Donation Fund) » Donate Online

This fund elevates and supports a variety of the Academy's initiatives, including strategic partnerships and expert panel discussions, each dollar raised directly supports the Academy's mission of improving health and achieving health equity by impacting policy through nursing leadership, innovation, and science. Donations goes towards supporting the organization’s policy work and membership activities, offsetting operational costs, supporting events and programming.

Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science (Restricted Donation Fund) » Donate Online

The Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science (CANS), a signature initiative of the Academy, supports the organization’s vision of Healthy Lives for All People through nursing research. CANS is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2025!

Edge Runners (Restricted Donation Fund) » Donate Online

Edge Runners is a signature initiative of the Academy that recognizes nurse-designed models of care that reduce cost, improve health care quality, advance health equity, and enhance consumer satisfaction.

Institute for Nursing Leadership (Restricted Donation Fund) » Donate Online

The Institute for Nursing Leadership (INL) is a signature initiative of the Academy that advances the impact of nurse leaders, from early career to senior leadership.