Put the Foundation on the Map

Put the Foundation on the Map

2025 State Association Fundraising Campaign

AANA Foundation has launched the 2025 Put the Foundation on the Map campaign! This nationwide initiative invites every state association to join forces in supporting the Foundation’s mission to advance the science of anesthesia through education and research.

Why put your State Association on the map? By participating, your state association shows they support and understand the impact of AANA Foundation with an Annual Fund donation. State support plays a vital role in advancing nurse anesthesiology education, research, and leadership development.

Your State Association can take the lead in showing members the importance of supporting CRNA/nurse anesthesiology education and research with an Annual Fund gift to the Foundation. Funding is needed to support current research efforts that will highlight the critical role of CRNA/nurse anesthesiology care in the VA, maternal settings and providing patient access.

Annual Fund donations to this campaign focus on supporting the efforts of CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists and residents through a variety of programs – grants, scholarships, research presentations, fellowships, awards and recognition, advocate programs, and leadership and volunteer opportunities.

Our goal is 100% State Association participation! Once a State Association’s Annual Fund donation is received, your state will be highlighted on our map.

As a reminder, donations to the Foundation are recognized at the following levels:

• Magna Cum Laude ($100,000 – $499,999)
• Cum Laude ($50,000 – $99,000)
• Diamond ($5,000 – $49,999)
• Ruby ($2,500–$4,999)
• Emerald ($1,000–$2,499)
• Sapphire ($500–$999)
• Amethyst ($250–$499)

Along with our sincere thanks and the gratitude of your fellow CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists, recognition for State Associations who donate will include your state highlighted on our US map, social media shout-outs, inclusion in Foundation newsletters, annual report recognition, and more.

Join us in building a stronger future of the profession through education and research! Every state that participates will help build a legacy of support and care. Together, we can make a powerful impact on nurse anesthesiology education and research. Join us to make a lasting difference across all 50 states.

Your Annual Fund Donation supports CRNA/nurse anesthesiology education and research grants. Here are  grants awarded to CRNAs in fiscal year 2024 from the Annual Fund:

“Calculating Objective Measures of Pain After Stroke (COMPAS)”
Principal Investigator: Deniz Dishman, PhD, DNAP, CRNA
Affiliation: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Department of Research Institute for Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease and Cizik School of Nursing

“Anesthesia Care Delivery in Rural America: The Impact of Organizational Climate on Burnout, Job Satisfaction, and Intention to Leave among Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists”
Principal Investigator: Christina Congdon, MS, MPhil, CRNA
Affiliation: The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York

“Substance Misuse and Drug Diversion Among Anesthesiology Professionals: Implementation of an Educational Intervention for Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists and Their Support Systems”
Principal Investigator: Maria Van Pelt, PhD, CRNA, FAAN, FAANA
Affiliation: Northeastern University