Alaska Nurses Foundation:
Promoting Alaska's Nursing Profession
The Alaska Nurses Foundation (AaNF) is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to increasing the publicís knowledge and understanding of the profession of nursing and factors affecting the health of all Alaskans, as well as, supporting research and education in the profession.
We support nurses doing research in areas where their passion for the practice shines. The health of Alaskans is important to every nurse who practices and we believe nurses have first hand knowledge and ideas how best to promote healthy Alaskans.
2010 Award Opportunities
For projects to benefit nurses and patients.
August 1, 2010 Deadline.
AaNF General Nursing Fund
AaNF's General Fund is sustained by tax-deductible donations from nurses, businesses and other individuals, as well as bequeaths, and grant resources. AaNF seeks grant proposals yearly to issue awards, of up to $500, from the General Fund for clinical projects, continuing education, publications and research, which promotes the profession of nursing in Alaska or the health of Alaskans.
The grants are available to any registered nurse, or group of nurses, who currently holds, or has held, a license as a registered nurse in the United States and becomes a member of the Foundation.
You can download the 2010 applications here.
- 2010 Community Projects Grant Application
- 2010 Individual Continuing Education Grant Application
- 2010 Workshop Delivery Grant Application
- 2010 Research Project Grant Application
AaNF Public Health Nursing Fund
AaNF also has a Public Health Nursing Fund, which awards grants to Public Health Nurses for research, continuing education, publications and community based projects. The award can be made to an individual or a group, and can be up to $5,000.
- 2010 Community Projects Grant Application - PHN
- 2010 Individual Continuing Education Grant Application - PHN
- 2010 Workshop Delivery Grant Application - PHN
- 2010 Research Project Grant Application - PHN
Technical Support Available
There are four different types of grants available; if you have questions about the grant type for which you should be applying, please contact one of the following individuals, including your name and phone number in your message:
- Wanda Katinszky, President – wkatinszky@gci.net
- Tina DeLapp, Treasurer - tdelapp@ak.net
As you are completing your application, it you have questions about any aspect, you may contact those same individuals for advice or clarification.
Structure
The Foundation membership, which is made up of RNs from across Alaska, elects a seven-member Board of Directors. The Board then elects a president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer. All directors are RNs; one RN member is a current member of the Alaska Nurses Association Board, and the AaNA President or Executive Director acts as an ex-officio member of the Foundation board In addition to the elected officers, AaNF has active members who serve on the Awards Committee, the Nominations Committee, and the Membership Committee. No members of the Board or Committees are paid for their service to the Foundation.
AaNF Board Members
| President | Wanda Katinszky wkatinszky@gci.net |
| Vice-President | Jackie Pflaum |
| Secretary | Judy Petersen Georgeandjudy@gci.net |
| Treasurer | Tina DeLapp tdelapp@ak.net |
| Directors At-Large | Cathy Feaster Pam Embler JoAnn Hagen Cathy Sullivan |
| AaNA Board Liaison | Debbie Thompson |
Dues
AaNF membership dues are a minimum gift of $20.00 per year. AaNF Board meetings are held at least quarterly and full membership meetings are held in conjunction with the annual AaNA meeting in the fall of the year.
Donations
AaNF accepts tax deductible donations to sustain our work in promoting the nursing profession in Alaska and supporting nurses in the work that they do. Please send checks to AaNF, P. O. Box 244471, Anchorage, AK 99524-4471, or contact a member of the Foundation Board, for additional information about donating to the AaNF.
Memorial Contributions
The Foundation maintains a Memorial Plaque to honor nurses and individuals who are considered Friends of Nursing. The Memorial Plaque hangs in a prominent location in the offices of the Alaska Nurses Association. If you would like to memorialize a nurse or other person, a contribution of $50 will enable that person's name to be added to the Memorial Plaque. Memorial contributions may be mailed to AaNF, P.O. Box 244471, Anchorage, AK 99524-4471. For additional information, contact a member of the Board.
Memorial contributions are fully tax deductible. The donor will receive acknowledgement of the contribution. Additionally, one relative (specified by the donor) will receive a notice of the honor that has been paid by their loved one.
The future of the Alaska Nurses Foundation depends on all nurses in Alaska who practice in a wide variety of settings with passion, commitment and dedication. Role models for the future of nursing are necessary and vital to the profession. Knowledge and education about what we do informs the public about how crucial our practice is for their health. Call the Foundation or write to us.
Contact Information
For membership information, grant information, or to send a gift donation to sustain the work of the Foundation, please write to:
AaNF
P.O. Box 244471
Anchorage, AK 99524-4471
Or contact the AaNA office at 907-274-0827 or 1-800-811-2576.
