The mission of AISES is to substantially increase the representation of American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, First Nations and other indigenous peoples of North America in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) studies and careers.
AISES is the leader in STEM opportunity in Indian Country and has programs available for pre-college, college and graduate students as well as professionals. Members from over 200 tribal nations are represented within AISES, and AISES enjoys the support and partnership of corporate, government, academic, and tribal decision-makers.
How We Use Your Gift
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87% Programs, 13% Admin and Fundraising
AISES has been verified by Facebook as a 501c3 nonprofit and includes a link to our reviewed platinum level profile on GuideStar, the largest source of information on nonprofit organizations.
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1. Donate
Supporting AISES with your own donations is amazing but sharing your commitment to AISES with your friends and family takes your #GiveNative giving to the next level.
2. Create a Fundraiser
Creating and sharing a personal fundraiser on Facebook and Instagram for #GivingTuesday helps AISES spread the word and is easier than ever on
social media. Fundraisers allow any Facebook and Instagram user to raise money to support their favorite causes.
Download a step-by-step instruction guide on how to setup your Facebook Fundraiser along with stories and other resources.
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3. Share and like our stories
Help us amplify our message and maximize our reach by simply liking and sharing our posts. Below are also example stories you can share on behalf of us!
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To make setting up your Facebook Fundraiser super easy and fun we’ve crafted four inspirational stories for you to share!
Story #1 – STEM on College Campuses!
Help bring STEM education to Indigenous students this Giving Tuesday! #GiveNative
Your donation will help Native students like Tvetene, who grew up in the remote Alaskan village of Cantwell. He attended college at the University of Anchorage where he received his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. Today, he is pursuing his doctorate in environmental engineering and will soon become a leader in renewable energy for Alaska.
Your contribution will make an impact whether you donate $5 or $500. When you give to AISES, you are supporting Indigenous students and professionals in being competitive and successful in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields.
Every little bit helps. Facebook pays all the processing fees for you, so 100% of your donation goes directly to AISES. Your contribution is tax deductible, and you will receive a charitable receipt. Thank you for your support!
Story #2 – 4 feet tall, 125 pounds, 12 mph!
Please help me to help bring STEM education to Indigenous students this Giving Tuesday. Let’s #GiveNative!
What’s 4 feet tall, 125 pounds, and goes 12 mph? A robot designed and created by Indigenous youth! When you give to AISES, you’re investing in the future of Indigenous people like the kids at Cass Lake-Bena High School. 92% of the students at Cass Lake Bena High school are Indigenous. And those robots, built by those students, are made possible by your generous gifts!
AISES, through your donations, is able to help support schools serving Indigenous youth all over the country. For the kids at Cass Lake-Bena High School, this meant higher quality parts for their robots which made them more competitive. It meant travel money so they could compete in more robotics events.
Kids involved in the program do everything from build robots, to programming, to marketing to graphic design, and more. They’re learning all sorts of skills that will propel them toward a STEM career and a bright future.
Please donate to my Giving Tuesday campaign and help me to raise money for this important cause! Your #GiveNative contribution will make an impact on students learning the power of STEM and robotics, whether you donate $5 or $500. Every little bit helps. Facebook pays all the processing fees for you, so 100% of your donation goes directly to AISES.
Thank you for your support.
When you give to AISES, you are supporting their work to provide the best tools, information, and skills to help Indigenous students and professionals be competitive and successful in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
Story #3 – Giving Indigenous Kids Hope
Please help me to help bring STEM education to Indigenous students this Giving Tuesday. Let’s #GiveNative!
You’re investing in the future of Indigenous people like the students at Eagle View, South Dakota on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation.
Tiffany Moore, the Native Youth Community Project (NYCP) Program Manager for AISES,
wants Indigenous kids to excel and she spends her days and nights making this happen thanks to an AISES grant that makes it possible for the schools to have the STEM equipment the classes need. They have STEM nights and summer camps. These experiences give students a pathway to furthering their education and having successful STEM careers. The elders even get involved!
Each year, ten students are able to attend the AISES National Conference and Leadership Conference through an AISES grant, which gives students a glimpse into what is possible for their future!
Please donate to my Giving Tuesday campaign and help me to raise money for this important cause! Your contribution will help Engineering professionals like Cody to mentor and bring forward the next seven generations of Indigenous STEM professionals. Whether you donate $5 or $500, very little bit helps. Facebook pays all the processing fees for you, so 100% of your donation goes directly to AISES. Thank you for your support.
When you give to American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES), you are supporting their work to provide the best tools, information, and skills to help Indigenous students and professionals be competitive and successful in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
Story #4 – Math, Mentorship, and Connection
Please help me to help bring STEM education to Indigenous students this Giving Tuesday. Let’s #GiveNative!
Rachel was recently awarded the 2022 Professional of the Year Award – Blazing Flame! As its name suggests, the Blazing Flame Award is presented to an individual who “blazes” a path for Indigenous people in STEM careers. This award recognizes individuals with 10 or more years of professional experience with significant accomplishments in advancing STEM education and careers.
You’re investing in the future of Indigenous people like Judith and Rachel. They started meeting monthly over zoom as soon as they were paired by AISES. Rachel has a BS in Math and Judith is also pursuing a Math degree. This is just one of the many areas they have bonded over.
Judith’s busy schedule studying and working on campus brings back memories of Rachel’s campus life, she had some of the best memories getting her undergraduate degree. They’ve been able to cover many topics: internships, career path, interview tips, resume reviews and pointers, and just about life in general.
They both look forward to their monthly conversations and are so grateful to AISES for pairing them up!
Please donate to my Giving Tuesday campaign and help me to raise money for this important cause! Your contribution will help Engineering professionals like Cody to mentor and bring forward the next seven generations of Indigenous STEM professionals. Whether you donate $5 or $500, very little bit helps. Facebook pays all the processing fees for you, so 100% of your donation goes directly to AISES. Thank you for your support.
When you give to AISES, you are supporting their work to provide the best tools, information, and skills to help Indigenous students and professionals be competitive and successful in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
Our Commitment to Donors
We are committed to transparency and accountability. AISES receives top ratings from charity evaluators.
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Not on Facebook? No worries! You can donate and online. With your generous support, AISES provides funding for scholarships and internships for Native College students, programs and events that ensure that K-12 students are given exposure to science, technology, engineering, and math, leadership development programs, and much, much more!
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To support our work, please make a check payable to American Indian Science and Engineering Society and send to:
American Indian Science and Engineering Society
6321 Riverside Plaza Lane NW, Unit A
Albuquerque, NM 87120
FAQs
Yes, we do get the money. As part of being a recipient of money donated through Facebook, AISES went through a vetting process with the company. This assures anyone giving to charitable causes on Facebook that their money is going to approved charities with verified IRS nonprofit status and valid banking accounts.
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Yes, it’s still tax deductible. Anyone donating via Facebook to a charity receives an automatic email from Facebook that can be used for tax purposes. We encourage anyone giving to AISES to include their email in their donation submission so we too may include a personal thank you.
No, there is no Facebook minimum to raise . . . or maximum You can set the bar low or high for the amount you want to raise. But there is a matching gift opportunity on #GivingTuesday that is described on the first page of this document in detail. Set up your fundraiser in advance, prep your friends and family before #GivingTuesday and then share your personal fundraiser early starting at 8 a.m. Eastern.
Yes, it can be anonymous. Donors can opt to make themselves and the amounts donated anonymous.
Yes, we do know it’s your campaign. AISES can download transactions from Facebook and see per donation whose fundraiser campaign is credited.
*Not on Facebook? No worries! You can donate and share via the AISES website:
Questions? Reach out to Karuna Schwartz, Director of Individual Giving at kschwartz@aises.org.
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