Your Support is Needed to Advance Women’s Health Research and Care

Since it was established in 2007, the Women’s Health Research Institute has made tremendous inroads in achieving its mission of increasing sex-based research and care. We offer a broad array of programs that help researchers make new discoveries and advocate that clinicians provide more female-centric care. While the Institute's partnerships with clinical and academic units will make Northwestern more competitive for government and grant funding, private philanthropy and volunteerism is needed to advance and accelerate our urgent work. The Institute also believes strongly in grassroots fundraising--the heart of many women's health organizations-- and that even the smallest gift is appreciated.   Many of our educational opportunities are provided free and financial support is needed to continue that policy.

Donate

A number of giving options are available, including outright gifts, pledges, and several naming opportunities. The Institute believes in grassroots fundraising and believes no gift is too small and that in-kind gifts are welcome.  GIVE ON LINE by using Northwestern's secure form to make an immediate gift to the Institute.

If you would like more information on how to make a pledge to the Women's Health Research Institute, please contact our office at 312-503-1385.

Host a Fundraising Event

The Institute encourages community-based funding raising efforts because they not only raise needed funds, they raise awareness about our mission. If you are seeking a charity to target for your event or to develop a new fundraising event, please contact: Sharon Green at sharon-green@northwestern.edu or 312-503-1759.   We also welcome in-kind contributions for our events.

Volunteer Opportunities

The WHRI offers a diverse range of volunteer opportunities for students, teachers, writers, providers and researchers as well as the public-at-large that can help advance our mission. CLICK HERE to find out about volunteer opportunities.