Fund the Future:
Help Us Establish an Endowment
When the Nursing and Midwifery Development Foundation began, we made a decision to build for permanence from the start. Rather than rely solely on short-term giving, we are establishing an endowment designed to sustain life-saving training for generations. That work starts now, with a small group of early investors who see the long view. These founding donors are not just supporting today’s training; they are helping build the financial foundation that will protect and grow this impact over time. As the endowment grows, it will generate reliable, annual funding for our Centre, ensuring that nurses and midwives continue to be trained, year after year, no matter the circumstances.
We need visionary investors.
Like any startup, we need visionary investors who see not just what exists today, but what is possible over time. The return on this investment is measured in lives changed, including mothers who survive childbirth, babies who go home safely, and providers equipped with the skills to deliver care with confidence and dignity.
How much are we seeking?
To fully fund the center, current annual costs are $200,000.
Our initial endowment goal is $2 million.
With a disciplined 5% annual draw, this fund would generate $100,000 each year, covering half of our operating costs and providing a stable, reliable foundation for the Centre’s future.
While our initial goal is a $2M endowment, every gift to this fund acts as a building block. Whether you are funding a specific pillar of the centre or helping us reach our first $500,000 milestone, you are providing the literal foundation for safer births.
We need you.
To secure the future of the NMDC, we must expand our circle of supporters. We are seeking a handful of individuals who see the long view and are willing to help establish a permanent endowment for this life-saving training. If this vision resonates with you, I invite you to reach out directly. I would welcome the opportunity to speak with you and explore what it would look like to build this together.
Please email me directly: mcalderon@nursingandmidwifery.org
Sincerely,
Michele Calderon
Co-Founder and President
Nursing and Midwifery Development Foundation