Join the Movement: Fundraise for The Neurodiversity Alliance

We envision a world that fully embraces and values neurodiversity

At The Neurodiversity Alliance, we envision a world that fully embraces and values neurodiversity. By fundraising for us, you are advocating for better educational experiences for students who learn differently and advancing the neurodiversity movement for a more inclusive and equitable society.

Your Support Drives Change

Your efforts directly support our work in:

Supporting Students:

Providing mentoring programs and leadership opportunities for young people to thrive in schools and beyond.

Building Community:

Creating spaces where neurodiverse individuals and their allies can connect, share experiences, and support one another.

Advocacy and Awareness:

Amplifying the voices of neurodiverse individuals to foster understanding, acceptance, and systemic change.

Expanding Access:

Developing new clubs, leadership opportunities, events, and resources to reach more communities nationwide.

Why Fundraise for The Neurodiversity Alliance?

When you fundraise with us, you’re not just raising money—you’re building a movement. You’re helping to:

  • Create a brighter future for neurodiverse students.
  • Connect families and communities through awareness events.
  • Foster environments where people feel seen, heard, and supported.

Get Started

Ready to make a difference? Here’s how you can start your own fundraiser:

  1. Create Your Fundraiser: Set up your fundraising page in just a few minutes! Share your story and let your community know why The Neurodiversity Alliance is important to you.
  2. Spread the Word: Use social media, email, and word-of-mouth to contact friends, family, and colleagues. The more people you tell, the faster you’ll reach your goal!
  3. Make It Fun: Host an event, run a race, or celebrate your birthday with donations instead of gifts. Get creative and turn your passion into support for the neurodiverse community.
  4. Want 1:1 help?: Contact our Community Fundraising Manager, Matt Pashby at [email protected] for more information!

Fundraising Examples

ND Alliance Alumni

This allows alumni of The Neurodiversity Alliance’s programs to give back to the community that supported them. Whether through organizing fundraising events, donating directly, or rallying their networks for support, Alumn’Eye is about alumni coming together to ensure future generations have access to the same opportunities and resources. It’s a powerful way for past participants to support the next wave of neurodiverse leaders.

Fundraising for Specific Campaigns or Birthdays

Dedicate a special day or event to supporting The Neurodiversity Alliance. Whether it's your birthday, an anniversary, or a meaningful milestone, ask your friends and family to donate in lieu of gifts. You can also fundraise for specific campaigns, like supporting new chapter launches, expanding advocacy efforts, or helping fund leadership training for neurodiverse students. Personalizing your campaign around a special event or cause can help inspire meaningful contributions from your network.

In memory of…

Honor the life of a loved one by creating a fundraiser in their memory. This type of campaign allows friends and family to contribute to a cause that was meaningful to the person they’ve lost, ensuring their legacy lives on through positive change. It’s a beautiful way to celebrate a life while helping others.

Neurodiversity Awareness Game fundraiser. Celebrating neurodiversity, advocating for change.

Campaign Fundraising

Looking to support a specific initiative or create a large-scale fundraiser? Here’s an example of a successful campaign fundraiser:

MU Women’s Soccer Fundraiser

The Manhattan University Women’s Soccer Team hosted The Neurodiversity Alliance awareness game, wearing branded warm-up T-shirts and blue ribbons to show their support. The team raised funds from ticket sales, donations, and a special event, with all proceeds going directly to our programs. This is a great example of how sports teams and schools can come together to raise awareness and support a good cause. Campaigns like these help promote awareness while driving critical funds for our mission.

Make a Difference Today

Every dollar makes an impact! Join us in ensuring that neurodiverse individuals everywhere have the opportunity to thrive.

Together, we can build a more inclusive world—one fundraiser at a time.

Fundraising Resources

We’re here to help you succeed! Access our toolkit for tips, templates, and social media graphics to make your fundraiser a success.

If you have any questions, please email Matt Pashby at [email protected].

Want to Design Your Own Event?

Looking to create a unique event to support The Neurodiversity Alliance? Not seeing the type of fundraiser you'd like to host? Interested in workplace giving opportunities, employee engagement events, giveback campaigns, or other ways to support the neurodiversity movement? Email Matt Pashby at [email protected] to get involved.

Support

AliciaDerenbecker

Alicia Derenbecker

Managing Director of Development
MathewPashby

Matt Pashby

Community Fundraising Manager

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