{"id":23207,"date":"2025-10-16T12:38:26","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T12:38:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/endowment.org\/?post_type=news&#038;p=23207"},"modified":"2025-10-16T21:10:22","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T21:10:22","slug":"give-today-grow-the-industry-for-tomorrow","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/endowment.org\/es\/news\/give-today-grow-the-industry-for-tomorrow","title":{"rendered":"Give Today, Grow the Industry for Tomorrow"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-15-at-12.59.26-PM-1021x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23210\" style=\"width:411px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-15-at-12.59.26-PM-1021x1024.png 1021w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-15-at-12.59.26-PM-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-15-at-12.59.26-PM-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-15-at-12.59.26-PM-768x770.png 768w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-15-at-12.59.26-PM-540x542.png 540w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-15-at-12.59.26-PM.png 1260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the heart of a thriving floral industry are the programs and resources that help growers, florists, wholesalers, suppliers, and young professionals succeed. For over 60 years, AFE has provided research funding, scholarships, internships, and educational initiatives that strengthen every part of the industry. These programs don\u2019t just help industry members &#8211; they also ensure consumers enjoy healthier, longer-lasting flowers and plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Your support is what helps us continue to grow these vital programs. <\/strong>There are many ways to give, and every contribution, whether it\u2019s money, time, or expertise, makes a difference and is sincerely appreciated.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Learn more about the many opportunities and ways you can get involved in giving back to the industry we love!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Show Your Support with a Gift<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monetary donations are essential to funding research, education, and programs that tackle real industry challenges. Gifts can be made in many ways:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Donar <a href=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/es\/donate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>online<\/strong><\/a> or by mailing a check to 610 Madison Street, Suite 101, PMB 803, Alexandria, VA 22314<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Become a <a href=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/es\/donate\/friends-of-floral\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Friend of Floral<\/strong><\/a><em> <\/em>by signing up for a monthly, recurring gift to support critical programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give the gift of stock, bonds, or mutual funds, or support AFE through your IRA or donor-advised funds.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create or contribute to a Named Fund, Memorial Tribute, or Living Tribute Fund to leave a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/es\/donate\/tributes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lasting legacy<\/a>.<\/strong> You can also make a <a href=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/es\/donate\/legacy-circle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>charitable bequest<\/strong><\/a> to AFE in your will or trust.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help initiate or learn more about an employer matching contribution program at your company or organization and make double the impact with your gift.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nmc-buttons aligncenter  buttons   aligncenter\" id=\"block_909cfe4acb7cafab4c4c53fbe787bd78\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/e1.nmcdn.io\/assets\/afe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WaysToGive_final.pdf\" class=\"btn\" target=\"_blank\">View Our Ways to Give Flyer<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Volunteer Your Time and Expertise<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Giving back doesn\u2019t always mean giving financially. Volunteers are the backbone of AFE programs, helping with our scholarship review process, internship hosting, research proposals, educational webinars, and even helping to strategize future programs. By donating your time and expertise, you can help shape the future of the industry and grow your leadership experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Programs You Can Support<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your contributions directly support the programs that matter most:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"856\" height=\"738\" src=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-15-at-12.59.32-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23209\" style=\"width:215px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-15-at-12.59.32-PM.png 856w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-15-at-12.59.32-PM-300x259.png 300w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-15-at-12.59.32-PM-768x662.png 768w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-15-at-12.59.32-PM-540x466.png 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 856px) 100vw, 856px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scholarships and internships that develop the next generation of floral professionals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research initiatives that tackle pest\/disease management, production technology, improved flower quality, and other critical industry challenges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Educational webinars, grants, and programming that help current and future industry members improve their skills and grow their knowledge,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sustainability programs (<a href=\"http:\/\/sustainabloom.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Sustainabloom<\/strong><\/a>) that provide free, practical tools and education to help the industry grow in its sustainable practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you choose to give financially, volunteer, or both, your support helps AFE continue to deliver solutions, knowledge, and opportunities to every corner of the floral industry. <strong>Together, we can keep the industry growing, innovative, and vibrant for generations to come!<\/strong> To learn more about ways to give, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/endowment.org\/es\/ways-to-give\/\"><strong>endowment.org\/ways-to-give<\/strong><\/a> or contact us at <strong><a href=\"mailto:afe@endowment.org\">afe@endowment.org<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"template":"","news-categories":[32,31,29],"class_list":["post-23207","news","type-news","status-publish","hentry","news-categories-donors","news-categories-latest-news","news-categories-news"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.2 - 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