As the year winds down and the spirit of generosity fills the air, many of us look for meaningful ways to give back. It’s a time of celebration, reflection and connection — an opportunity to align our actions with the causes that resonate most deeply with us. This year, consider making a year-end gift to the ICIS’ newly established Joan Oefner Travel Award fund, the Amanda Proudfoot Tribute Award fund or the ICIS Student/Postdoc Travel Awards fund and support the future of scientific innovation.
You might be surprised to learn that ICIS is a qualified educational charitable organization, making your contributions to its travel grant funds potentially tax-deductible. Unlike membership dues or conference registration fees, these donations can offer financial benefits to you while fueling impactful initiatives.
Year-end giving isn’t just about making a difference for others; it can also provide advantages for the donor. Donations made before December 31 can help reduce your taxable income, giving you a tangible incentive to support a cause close to your heart. However, the true reward of giving often transcends financial considerations.
By contributing to ICIS Travel Grants, you are empowering early-career researchers to present their work a major international conference and engage with leaders in the field. Your generosity could help a promising young scientist forge connections that shape their career or pave the way for groundbreaking discoveries. Imagine the ripple effect of supporting one scientist—advances in cytokine and interferon research, new collaborations, and innovative solutions that benefit the entire global community.
This holiday season, we invite you to join us in fostering the next generation of scientific leaders. Your year-end gift can make a lasting impact, both for the individuals it supports and for the broader scientific community. Together, let’s ensure that financial barriers don’t stand in the way of progress and discovery.
Make your donation today and be part of a legacy that inspires and transforms. Visit our website to learn more and contribute before the year ends.