Get Involved &
Support Our Mission
Get Involved & Support Our Mission
At AIU, we are dedicated to improving the lives of those with adrenal insufficiency through advocacy, education, and community support. Every dollar raised helps us expand emergency protocols, provide free educational resources, support legislative efforts, host patient conferences, and connect individuals with life-saving information and peer support.
At AIU, we are dedicated to improving the lives of those with adrenal insufficiency through advocacy, education, and community support. Every dollar raised helps us expand emergency protocols, provide free educational resources, support legislative efforts, host patient conferences, and connect individuals with life-saving information and peer support.
Your Support Makes a Difference!
To sustain our services and meet the growing needs of the adrenal insufficient community, we need to expand our team by hiring paid staff. Reaching this goal will require a significant increase in funding, and community support is essential. There are many ways to contribute—whether by donating, starting a fundraiser, or helping spread awareness.
How Your Contributions Make an Impact
AIU has thrived thanks to the dedication of our volunteers, who have helped us make a lasting impact on the AI community. Their work has helped:
- Establish emergency protocols for adrenal insufficiency across multiple states and counties.
- Build Facebook support groups with over 12,000 members.
- Advocate for and pass legislation in Oregon ensuring K-12 school staff can administer emergency medication, an initiative now guiding efforts in other states.
- Host national and regional patient conferences, providing valuable education and support for the adrenal insufficiency community.
- Collaborate with nonprofits and research organizations to raise awareness of adrenal insufficiency.
- Provide this website filled with free, downloadable resources and support documents.
- Hold monthly meetings to share insights with researchers developing gene therapy for CAH.
- Host Zoom support meetings for parents and affected adults.
Our volunteers commitment drives our mission forward, making a lasting impact on the adrenal insufficiency community.
Funding Needs to Sustain and Grow AIU
Part-Time Executive Director – $50,000
The average full-time nonprofit director salary in Oregon is $84,000. Our current director receives a $15,000 annual stipend to help cover private health insurance and internet costs.
Part-Time Website & Store Operator – $20,000
We need a dedicated expert to manage our website and online store. Currently, we allocate $400 per month for office and product storage.
Patient Conference – $100,000
Hosting a conference for 300 attendees costs approximately $100,000. In 2023, we partnered with the Cushing’s Research and Support Foundation to share expenses.
Your support helps us continue providing vital resources to the adrenal insufficient community.
Additional Ways Your Donation Supports Our Mission
Website & Digital Resources: Covers domain and hosting costs, plus the costs of website plugins for features like our Library.
AIU Store & Shipping: Supports store maintenance, third-party shipping, and design expenses.
Conference & Community Outreach: Funds participation in EMS conferences and community events, such as the EMS Expo in Orlando we attend with Danny’s Dose.
Awareness Event Support: Provides handouts and booth fee assistance for member-led AI awareness events. Contact us, we’d love to support your efforts!
Volunteer Representative Stipends: Helps cover travel, lodging, and meal costs for AIU representatives attending community events and conferences like NORD and Global Genes annual conferences. Representatives volunteer their time.
Educational Material Distribution: Supply free resources to EMS/ER directors, school nurses, endocrinologists, and healthcare professionals.
Resource Development: Creating products, forms, and resources for member use.
Event Planning: Support organizing and hosting events that further our mission.
Your generosity enables us to continue these efforts and expand our reach.
Ways to Give
Start a Fundraiser! Rally Your to Support AIU's Mission
You can make a difference by starting a fundraiser for AIU! Whether through GoFundMe, Facebook, or MightyCause, your fundraiser helps us expand advocacy efforts, provide life-saving resources, and support the adrenal insufficiency community. Every dollar raised brings us closer to improving emergency protocols, funding educational materials, and hosting vital events.
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Volunteer
Volunteers are the heart of Adrenal Insufficiency United, driving meaningful change in our community. Whether you can give a few hours or take on a larger role, your time and talents make a real difference. Join us in supporting our mission, connecting with others, and making an impact. Contact us today to learn about current volunteer opportunities, email: contact@aiunited.org.