Support Erikson Institute
Support Early Childhood Programs, Research, and Education
Your gift supports innovative programs and research that prepares early care and early learning professionals, drives positive policy change for young children, and strengthens families through clinical and community services.
Early Childhood Nonprofit
Erikson Institute educates, inspires, and promotes leadership to serve the needs of children, families, and communities.
We are a premier graduate school and nonprofit organization dedicated to child development.
We provide direct services to our community’s children and families. We are leaders in influencing early childhood advocacy and policy.
We work tirelessly every day so that all infants and children can achieve optimal educational, social, emotional, and physical well-being.
At Erikson Institute, we know that investing in the quality early care of children will last a lifetime.
Erikson Education, Policy, and Programs
We are committed to making positive and sustainable change in children’s lives through research, graduate studies, continuing education, and community services for young children and their families.
Academic Programs
We are shaping future educators, social workers, advocates, leaders, policy makers, and more through a range of higher education programs, including graduate programs, licensure programs, and professional development workshops and consulting.
Community Services
Erikson provides research-based community services, support, and resources for children, families, and partner advocates. Through these programs, we have served over 4,000 families and children and thousands of early childhood professionals and clinicians.
Applied Research and Policy
The more we know, the better we can serve young children and families. We conduct critical research and shine light on data-driven public policies to create lasting change that positively impacts our communities.
Pay by credit card or check using our secure online form, by calling our advancement team, or by mailing a check.
Give in monthly installments, spreading your gift over the year and helping our team make a more strategic impact with every dollar.
Make a plan for giving with deferred gifts that shows support for our work while meeting your personal financial, estate-planning, and philanthropic goals.
Honor a family member or friend with a tribute gift that includes options for personalization and notifications.
Join other committed early childhood advocates, supporters, and donors at Erikson’s keystone fundraising event.
Make a gift of cash via wire or ACH transfer.
Opportunities for businesses to champion early childhood.
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Funding Opportunity
Shape the Future. Support Children, Families, and Communities.
Your gift prepares the early childhood workforce to build on every child’s promise.
Help us continue to provide equal opportunities for all young children and their families.