Donating to the APPD
As part of our commitment to advancing the goals outlined in APPD’s Vision 2030 Strategic Plan, we invite members to make a tax-deductible contribution in support of the initiatives that matter most to them. To encourage meaningful giving, donors may choose to direct their contribution to one of the four priority areas listed below.
We are grateful for your support and are pleased to recognize all contributors. Donations will be acknowledged in the APPD e-Bulletin and during the APPD Annual Spring Meeting.
Gifts can be made online using the “DONATE NOW” links below.
If you prefer to contribute by check or have questions about additional giving options, please contact APPD.
APPD also accepts donor-advised fund (DAF) contributions via checks issued by your DAF provider. For those interested in making a direct transfer to APPD’s investment account, please reach out to info@appd.org.
Donor Levels
APPD Patron ($1000 or more)
APPD Sponsor ($500-$999)
APPD Supporter ($250-$499)
APPD Friend ($1-$249)
APPD Priority Areas
Each funding area includes programs and initiatives that advance APPD’s mission and strengthen the pediatric education community.
Development & Support - DONATE NOW
Gifts designated to Development & Support help strengthen the pathway of pediatric medical educators and leaders by investing in faculty development, mentorship, and professional growth.
Designated Initiatives:
- APPD AIMS – Supporting residents who are interested in careers in pediatric medical education and committed to promoting belonging and inclusion in the clinical learning environment.
- APPD FUEL – Supporting early career faculty who are interested in careers in pediatric medical education and committed to promoting belonging and inclusion in the clinical learning environment.
- APPD LEAD – Longitudinal educator development with curriculum that focuses on organizational leadership, competency-based curriculum development, faculty development, residency and fellowship program administration, scholarship and career development.
- APPD LEAPES – Enhancing the knowledge, skills, and networking for Pediatric Graduate Medical Education Specialists who wish to gain expertise needed to successfully guide the success of graduate medical education programs and advance their GME careers.
- APPD SMERFS – Supporting pediatric subspecialty fellows with instruction about scholarship and mentoring of a medical education research project.
Organizational Excellence - DONATE NOW
This category supports the systems, infrastructure, and data resources needed to elevate APPD’s operational excellence and enhance the services we offer members.
Designated Initiatives:
- APPD LESSON – Advancing exemplary pediatric education through the assistance of educational technology, outcome-based curriculum development, and learner assessment.
- APPD CBME Data Hub – Allowing program leaders to accelerate their implementation of competency-based medical education.
Leadership & Collaboration - DONATE NOW
Gifts to this focus area strengthen partnerships, build networks of educators across institutions, and support global collaboration to advance pediatric medical education.
Designated Initiative:
- APPD Global Health Scholarship – Supporting two scholarships of global stakeholders’ attendance to the APPD Spring Meeting.
Research & Scholarship - DONATE NOW
Donations to the Research & Scholarship Fund advance the research of pediatric medical education and support innovation across learning environments.
Designated Initiatives:
- APPD LEARN – Collaborative research network advancing pediatric educational scholarship.
- APPD Special Projects – Enabling program members to pilot new innovations and disseminate best practices in pediatric medical education.
APPD General Fund
Donations to the General Fund are unrestricted and support APPD’s overall programming, operations, and strategic initiatives, allowing the organization to direct resources where they are needed most.
