IANDS’s mission is to advance global understanding of near-death and related experiences through research, education, and support. Our vision is to strive for a future where all people embrace near-death and related experiences as sources of meaning and inspiration for a better world. Our work seeks to answer the timeless question that has faced humanity since its beginning: what happens when we die? To continue our work, we need your support, which can take many forms.
Donate Your Time and Talents
IANDS is powered by the dedicated work of dedicated volunteers, led by a working, volunteer Board of Directors and a small staff. Your time and talents can make a big impact on our organization.
We need volunteers with key skills and experience, including accounting and budgeting; computers and technology; social media; meeting planning and programming; writing and editing; mental health; fundraising; conference logistics and much more.
To donate your time and talents, contact our Volunteer Coordinator here.
Join IANDS
You can support IANDS’ important work by becoming a valued member! We offer a number of membership levels. Your membership will make a difference in the world, and you will be part of an inclusive community of experiencers and non-experiencers.
Donate When Shopping
When purchasing books, clothing, flowers and other items online, go first to our partner, igive.com. Then select IANDS as the charity or “cause” you want to receive a commission. Select your merchant from this partner’s list of merchants and IANDS will receive a donation at no cost to you!
Donate Directly to IANDS
IANDS relies almost exclusively on the generosity of its donors, members and volunteers to carry out its mission and vision. IANDS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization and donations are fully U.S. tax deductible. IANDS is proud to be rated Gold by Guidestar.
Here’s how you can help:
Donate by Phone: Review the donation options below and call 1-919-383-7940 during business hours (EST) to make a donation with your credit card by phone.
Donate by Mail: Download and print out a donation form to mail: Download Donate to IANDS form
Donate On-line by Credit Card, PayPal, a Donor Advised Fund, or ACH bank transfer. Select the area(s) you wish to support:
- IANDS General Operating Fund (also known as the “Light the Way Fund”): Your donation will support various IANDS activities, including website maintenance, communications, Vital Signs, annual conferences, educational outreach, and the Journal of Near-Death Studies.
- Kristina Pelletier Memorial Website Development Fund: help us replace our existing IANDS website with a more modern version with improved accessibility. This was a major focus of Kristina’s work at IANDS before she died.
- Dr. Linda Moore Healthcare Education Fund: help us develop educational materials about NDEs for healthcare professionals and the public, and promote and disseminate them widely, especially to nurses and other professionals to support patients after an NDE.
- IANDS Groups & Events – support the IG&E website (formerly IANDS Sharing Groups Online) and the operation of the Sharing Groups.
- Book Publication Fund – help deliver important NDE-related research publications such as the second edition of the research book The Self Does Not Die.
- Col. Diane Corcoran Veteran’s Fund – develop and deliver NDE educational outreach programs to veteran and military hospitals. The fund supports promotion of the Understanding Veterans’ Near-Death Experiences for veterans and caregivers. To watch the 36-minute video, click here.
- PMH Atwater Research Fund – support projects such as maintaining the registry of experiencer accounts and providing direct grants to researchers.
- Sandi Rogers Conference Scholarship Fund – help near-death experiencers attend the annual IANDS Conference who otherwise could not afford it.
- Angel Membership Fund – help provide IANDS memberships to those who otherwise could not afford them.
- Donate to Multiple Funds – enter the total amount of your donation, and then list the separate amounts and funds in the Comment box.
- Miscellaneous payment – make a miscellaneous payment to IANDS (e.g., for a miscellaneous purchase). State the purpose in the Comment box.
Join the Diane Corcoran Bequest Society: In honor of our beloved former president Diane Corcoran, remember IANDS in your estate by adding a codicil remembering IANDS to your current will, or by naming IANDS as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy or annuity. Then inform the IANDS office of your intention (no need to specify amounts) via mail, e-mail, or phone . You do not need to rewrite your current documents.
Consider this suggested language with your attorney: “I devise and bequeath to the International Association for Near-Death Studies (tax ID 06-1050150), located at 2741 Campus Walk Ave, Building 500, Durham, NC 27705-8878, the sum of _________________ dollars ($_____________), or state a percentage of your estate, or describe real or personal property (including the exact location).”