Donate to DSAMN
Our programs and services exist through the support of people like you—and when you give to DSAMN, you’re making a difference in the lives of families across the state—and improving the future of every Minnesotan with Down syndrome.
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There is no better time to invest in this organization or this community.
Your one-time or continued gift of:
- $1,000 funds one of our community parent groups for a full year of programming.
- $500 supports our employment and self-advocacy programs.
- $250 fully funds a scholarship for our iCan Bike Camp.
- $100 helps support our new and expectant parent helpline—open via talk or text 365 days a year.
- $50 covers the cost of our World Down Syndrome Day awareness programming for a child’s classroom.
- $25 supports our new family and first year programming.
Your gift will make an immediate impact. Thank you!
Gifts to Designated Funds or Programs
This fund was established in honor of and in partnership with Catherine "Cathy" Erickson, DSAMn Board Member and Community Advocate. Cathy served on DSAMn's Board of Directors multiple times, most recently from June 2019 up until her death September 2021.
The purpose of this fund is to support DSAMn's efforts and programs focused on individuals with Down syndrome as they transition to and grow through adulthood with a focus on programs that increase access to high quality healthcare and support services for families navigating transition from pediatric to adult healthcare.
Donations to this fund will be designated to go directly to families experiencing financial hardship.
Donate to the Financial Assistance Program
DSAMN is the fiscal sponsor of Fiona's Hope, a nonprofit organization formed to address the comfort needs of families of hospitalized children during prolonged or unexpected hospital stays.
Kathleen Forney served as DSAMN’s Executive Director for more than 20 years. She was passionate about family education. Donations to this fund will be designated to fund expert speakers for our education and conference programming.
We are thrilled to announce that the Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAMn) has won the 2023 Down Syndrome Association of the Year Award from the National Down Syndrome Congress. DSAMn earned this award in recognition of our work serving individuals with Down syndrome, specifically the value of advocacy work that can be done at a state level in a moment of crisis. When Minnesota published its vaccine rollout plan, we led the way advocating for the adoption of a risk-based vaccine rollout plan at the state and federal level.
This award also comes on the heels of almost five years of tremendous organizational growth. Since 2019, DSAMn has added several new programs and services including our Family Connector, Transition to Adulthood, and Performing Arts Programs. At the same time we expanded our existing programs to serve more families each year. We have increased our impact year over year – serving three times more individuals with Down syndrome today than we were in 2018.
Along with our celebration of both this award and our tremendous growth, we are reaching out today with a direct ask to help fund our work moving forward. We continue to build programs to provide accurate information, support individuals and their families, offer skill-building programs, and advocate and promote awareness across the state. We appreciate your support in the past and are reaching out today to ask you to support DSAMn with a financial gift that’s meaningful to you.
Our goal to raise $1,000,000 by December 31 – $500,000 through our annual Step Up Walk event and an additional $500,000 in individual and foundation support. We need you to make the organization’s next chapter an even bigger success. There are several ways to make a gift to support DSAMn - whether you write a check, donate via our website, support by starting a walk team, or make a gift another way - we are here to assist.
Here are other ways to give
Individuals can support us in a number of ways. From one-time or monthly donations to planned estate gifts to multi-year pledges by donating to one of our designated funds, your gift helps us continue our mission of empowering, connecting, and celebrating our Down syndrome community.
We are so thankful for all of our generous donors that also utilize their employers matching gift programs.
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So much has changed since our founding over 35 years ago...and with change comes great opportunity. If you want to leave a lasting local impact, if you want to be a key component in the continued growth of our programs, if you care about the "now" and the "future", then our Giving Societies are a great place to start.
A small group of dedicated parents founded DSAMN more than 35 years ago. They saw the need to provide support and resources. They saw the potential in all individuals with Down syndrome. They created an organization with a vision for all people with Down syndrome to achieve their fullest potential in an accepting and inclusive society. They left behind a legacy. You can too.
Gift Level: $25,000+ through planned estate gift or multi-year pledge of $10,000 or more per year for 3 or more years.
Be a part of the change. Be an advocate that makes a difference. Be a donor who changes a life
- Gift Level 3: Multi-year pledge of $3,000 or more per year for 3 or more years
- Gift Level 2: Multi-year pledge of $2,000 or more per year for 3 or more years
- Gift Level 1: Multi-year pledge of $1,000 or more per year for 3 or more years
Benefits of becoming a Founding Family or 3-2-1 Society Member
- Listed on the website as a Founding Family or 3-2-1 Society Member
- Commemorative Lapel Pin to show your support for DSAMN and those with Down syndrome.
- Recognized by name at all DSAMN signature events
Click here to make your multi-year pledge today
Contact DSAMN to let us know that you have included our organization in your estate plan by filling out our Letter of Intent Form.
This form will allow you to specify how you woud like your gift to be used and how you prefer to be recognized.
Questions? Check out our blog post for common questions (BLOG LINK) or contact, Sarah Curfman, Executive Director.
Looking for a special way to honor a loved one or celebrate a special occasion? Honor gifts are a perfect way for you to send birthday greetings, recognize weddings and births, or honor a personal hero in your life. Your gift not only allows you to pay tribute to someone special, it funds programs that benefit individuals with Down syndrome across Minnesota. Once a donation is made, DSAMN sends a special tribute card explaining to the recipient that a gift has been made in his/her honor.
To make your honor tribute donation online, use our secure online honor/memorial donation form
A gift to the Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota in memory of a loved one is a wonderful way to honor life and express sympathy, while sharing concern for an important cause. Your gift not only allows you to pay tribute to someone special, it funds programs that benefit individuals with Down syndrome across the state. Once a donation is made, DSAMN will send a special tribute card to a family member/friend explaining that a gift has been made in memory of his/her loved one.
To make your honor tribute donation online, use our secure online honor/memorial donation form
Transferring stock is an excellent way to support the Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota. A gift of securities can provide significant benefits, including increased value for your gift to DSAMN and decreased cost to you; a charitable income tax deduction for the fair market value of the gifted securities; and elimination of capital gains tax that would ordinarily become due if you had sold the appreciated securities on the open market and donated the proceeds of the sale to DSAMN. To make a gift, please contact both Morgan Stanley and the Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota.
Morgan Stanley Contact
Stacy Kupsky
952-475-4313
Stacy.Kupsky@morganstanley.com
Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota Contact
Ashley Azar
651-603-0720, Press 4.
