"The Fellows themselves must bear in mind that with their induction comes a great responsibility and that is we are a small group charged with setting the course for a large and essential profession"
- Rheba de Tornyay, 2011 

Donor Benefits

Rheba de Tornyay said it better than we ever could. Transforming health care policy and practice through nursing knowledge is no small feat. Help us increase our presence nationally by donating to the Rheba de Tornyay Development Fund. The following donor benefits and privileges are our way of thanking you for your generosity. For information on corporate partnership benefits, please contact the Academy. 

Giving Circles

Founders Circle
(Collective giving of $5,000 or more during giving year)

• Recognition in the Academy’s annual report and on the Academy’s website
• Invitation to a special reception with the Academy president at the policy conference
• Recognition on the signage displayed on site at the reception.
• Founders’ Circle ribbon displayed on name badge at the policy conference.
• Invitation to an annual conference call led by the Academy president

Leadership Circle
(Collective giving of $2,500 or more during the giving year)

• Recognition in the Academy’s annual report and on the Academy’s website
• Invitation to a special reception with the Academy president at the policy conference
• Recognition on the signage displayed on site at the reception.
• Leadership Circle ribbon displayed on name badge at the policy conference.
• Invitation to an annual conference call led by the Academy president.

President's Circle
(Collective giving of $1,000 or more during the giving year)

• Recognition in the Academy’s annual report and on the Academy’s website
• Invitation to a special reception with the Academy president at the policy conference
• Recognition on the signage displayed on site at the reception.
• President’s Circle ribbon displayed on name badge at the policy conference.
• Invitation to an annual conference call led by the Academy president.

Giving Societies

Legacy Society
(Fellows who have designated a gift to the Academy in their estate plans)

• Recognition in the Academy’s annual report and on the Academy’s website
• Picture placed on a banner with other Legacy Society members on the Academy website
• Invitation to a special reception with the Academy president at the policy conference
• Recognition on the signage displayed on site at the reception
• Legacy Society ribbon displayed on name badge at the policy conference

Vision Society
(Collective giving of $25,000 or more over the previous 10 years)

• Recognition in the Academy’s annual report and on the Academy’s website
• Picture placed on a banner with other Vision Society members on the Academy website
• Invitation to a special reception with the Academy president at the policy conference
• Recognition on the signage displayed on site at the reception
• Vision Society ribbon displayed on name badge at the policy conference