You have the power to help create opportunities that transform Indigenous lives through your DAF.
At the heart of AISES is a commitment to increasing the representation of Indigenous peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Through scholarships, leadership development, mentoring, and career opportunities, AISES empowers Indigenous students and professionals to achieve their full potential and create lasting change in their communities.
None of this is possible without the generosity of supporters like you. Your philanthropic investment helps open doors, remove barriers, and inspire the next generation of Indigenous STEM leaders.
Please consider recommending a grant from your donor-advised fund today. Our dedicated AISES Donor-Advised Fund Giving Page makes supporting Indigenous STEM achievement simple, convenient, and meaningful.
***Please note that you will be taken to DAFPay on the final screen to complete your DAF gift.
What is a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)?
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a charitable giving account that allows individuals and families to support the causes they care about while receiving immediate tax benefits. Donors can contribute cash, stocks, or other assets to their DAF, receive an immediate tax deduction, and then recommend grants to nonprofit organizations like AISES over time.
Because DAF assets can grow tax-free, donors have the flexibility to make charitable gifts when the time is right and support organizations making a meaningful impact in their communities.
Why Give to AISES Through a DAF?
Donor-advised funds have become one of the fastest-growing charitable giving vehicles because they offer a simple, flexible, and tax-efficient way to support the causes that matter most. A grant from your DAF can help AISES empower Indigenous students and professionals in STEM through scholarships, leadership development, educational programming, and career opportunities.
By recommending a grant to AISES through your donor-advised fund, you can help create opportunities for the next generation of Indigenous scientists, engineers, technologists, and leaders. Suggested Call to Action Recommend a grant from your donor-advised fund today and invest in the future of Indigenous STEM excellence through AISES.
Why Consider a DAF for Your AISES Giving?
Donor-advised funds offer a flexible, convenient, and tax-wise way to support the next generation of Indigenous STEM leaders. Whether making a one-time grant or establishing an ongoing pattern of giving, your support through a DAF helps AISES create opportunities that inspire and empower Indigenous students and professionals nationwide.
How Does a Donor-Advised Fund Work?
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a simple and tax-efficient way to support charitable organizations such as AISES.
Establish a Donor-Advised Fund
Individuals contribute cash, appreciated securities, real estate, or other assets to a donor-advised fund sponsored by a financial institution, community foundation, or charitable organization. Because contributions are irrevocable, donors generally receive an immediate tax deduction when the gift is made.
Assets Grow Tax-Free
The sponsoring organization manages and invests the assets within the fund, allowing them to grow tax-free over time and potentially increase the charitable impact of future grants.
Recommend Grants to Charities
While the sponsoring organization maintains legal control of the assets, donors retain advisory privileges and can recommend how the funds are invested and which qualified charities should receive grants.
Support Organizations That Matter Most
Donors can recommend one-time or recurring grants to qualified 501(c)(3) public charities, including AISES. These grants help support programs that empower Indigenous students and professionals to pursue education and careers in STEM.
Make an Impact
Through AISES Once the sponsoring organization approves the recommendation, the grant is distributed to AISES, helping advance Indigenous representation, achievement, and leadership in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
What Are the Benefits of Giving Through a Donor-Advised Fund?
A donor-advised fund (DAF) offers a convenient and strategic way to support the AISES mission while maximizing the impact of your philanthropy.
Support Indigenous STEM leaders for generations to come. Make grants to AISES over time, helping expand opportunities for Indigenous students and professionals in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Involve your family in meaningful giving. Donor-advised funds provide an opportunity to engage family members in philanthropic decisions and create a shared commitment to advancing Indigenous excellence and leadership.
Create a lasting legacy. Establish a tradition of giving that reflects your values and supports AISES's work to empower future generations of Indigenous STEM leaders.
Enjoy immediate tax benefits while giving on your timeline. Receive a tax deduction when you contribute to your DAF and recommend grants to AISES when it is most meaningful for you and your family.
Simplify your charitable giving. Manage your philanthropy in one place while supporting AISES and other causes you care about through a single giving vehicle.
Maximize the impact of appreciated assets. Contributing stocks or other appreciated assets to a DAF may provide additional tax advantages while increasing the resources available to support AISES scholarships, programs, and initiatives.
Invest in the Future of Indigenous STEM. A grant from your donor-advised fund helps AISES provide scholarships, leadership development, mentoring, professional networking, and career opportunities that empower Indigenous students and professionals to thrive. Together, we can build a stronger future of Indigenous representation and leadership in STEM.
Want to speak to a team member? Email us at giving@aises.org and a member of our giving team will connect with you.
About AISES
Because of you and your generosity, all over North America, you’re helping Indigenous students learn about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) from early childhood through college and beyond. By doing so, you’re positively affecting not just those individuals, but the Native communities they return to upon graduation.
Indigenous youth and Indigenous STEM professionals have a bright future because of their hard work, supportive communities, and your generous partnership and support. It’s important that we continue to stand by Indigenous students and professionals on this journey.
Your donation today ensures this can happen. YOU make it all possible. You’re making the world a better place for Indigenous people! Please give generously today!
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AISES Fundraising Material Truthfulness Policy: AISES will promote voluntary, non coerced giving, and use accurate, truthful solicitation and promotional materials. We will honor all statements made by the organization in its fundraising appeals and in the use of any contributions. AISES will honor the known intentions of donors regarding the use of contributed funds. All AISES staff are mindful of their spending on administrative overhead costs. Transparency is a value held and modeled by AISES. Adapted from the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
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