All That Glitters Is Gold for the Endowment at NASN2026

Abstract

The 2026 NASN Annual Conference introduces a fresh accessories-only auction benefiting the NASN Endowment Fund, aligned with the theme Stronger Together. Open to both attendees and remote participants, the fundraiser expands access and engagement through digital bidding, a 50/50 raffle, and the NASN President’s Endowment Fund Challenge. Proceeds support scholarships, grants, research, and leadership development that strengthen school nursing practice nationwide. By combining innovation, accessibility, and collective generosity, this initiative reinforces the Endowment Fund’s mission to invest in school nurses and advance the future of school health.

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NASN Endowment Fund school nursing scholarships and grants professional development leadership fundraising conference philanthropy 50/50 raffle President’s Challenge

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