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, and we are leaders in influencing early childhood advocacy and policy.
At Erikson Institute, we know that investing in the quality early care of children will last a lifetime.
Already have a fund set aside for giving? Put it to work for young children
A donor-advised fund, or DAF, is a charitable giving account held at a sponsoring organization, such as a community foundation or the charitable arm of a financial institution. You contribute, take your deduction, and recommend grants over time ━ including to Erikson Institute.
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A charitable account you fund now, deduct now, and grant from whenever you’re ready ━ to Erikson Institute or any other nonprofit.
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- One contribution supports many nonprofits over time
- Full fair-market-value deduction on appreciate stock
- No capital gains tax on donated securities
- Assets can keep growing, tax-free, until granted
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Log in to your sponsor’s portal and recommend your grant. Let us know it’s coming, and we’ll take care of the rest.
Erikson Education, Policy, and Programs
Where your gift goes to work
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
Shaping future educators, social workers, advocates, and policy makers through graduate, licensure, and professional development programs.
Community Services
Research-based services and resources for children and families ━ over 4,000 families and children served to date.
Applied Research and Policy
Critical research and data driven public policy work that creates lasting, positive change for communities.
Inspire Circle Series
Bringing together supporters and community members to explore the issues shaping childhood, education and society.
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One-Time Donation
Pay by credit card or check using our secure online form, by calling our advancement team, or by mailing a check.
Recurring Donations
Give in monthly installments, spreading your gift over the year and helping our team make a more strategic impact with every dollar.
Gifts by Wire or ACH Transfer
Make a plan for giving with deferred gifts that shows support for our work while meeting your personal financial, estate-planning, and philanthropic goals.
Give Strategically
Planned Gifts
Make a plan for giving with deferred gifts that support our work while meeting your estate-planning goals.
Gift of Stock
Donate appreciated securities directly and avoid capital gains tax while deducting full market value.
Give with Others
Tribute Gifts
Honor a family member or friend with a tribute gift, including options for personalization and notifications.
Annual Luncheon
Join other committed early childhood advocates, supporters, and donors at Erikson’s keystone fundraising event.
Corporate Sponsorship
Opportunities for businesses to champion early childhood alongside Erikson Institute.
Additional Resources
See How Erikson is Changing Lives
Visit the newsroom to see how Erikson Institute is shaping the conversation around the programs and services that influence early childhood development.
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.