GIVING TUESDAY | December 3, 2025

​This Giving Tuesday, your support will make a direct impact on the future of nursing and healthcare in our community and beyond. At the Connecticut Center for Nursing Workforce (CCNW), we are committed to addressing critical needs in nursing education, workforce development, and leadership. But we can't do it alone. We need your help to ensure the continued success and growth of our programs. 

Make a Difference - Make your Contribution Today!

This Giving Tuesday, your donation will help us strengthen the nursing workforce, diversify the field, and create a more robust healthcare system for tomorrow. Join us in supporting nurses who are dedicated to excellence and leadership in healthcare. Together, we can build a stronger, healthier future.

The Student Nurse - $25

Your gift supports the future of nursing by helping fund educational resources for nursing students. You’re laying the foundation for tomorrow's leaders. 

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​The Registered Nurse – $50

This donation helps provide mentorship and professional development for current nurses, enhancing their careers and ability to provide top-quality patient care.
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The Nurse Leader – $100

This donation helps provide mentorship and professional development for current nurses, enhancing their careers and ability to provide top-quality patient care.
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The Clinical Educator – $250

Clinical educators are at the heart of nursing education. Your contribution helps fund faculty development programs and prepares educators to train and guide the next generation of nurses​

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The Nurse Entrepreneur – $500

Your support fosters the entrepreneurial spirit in nurses, helping them innovate, launch, and grow healthcare solutions that benefit communities.
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The Nursing Visionary – $1,000

As a visionary donor, you are a driving force in transforming nursing. Your contribution supports mentorship, leadership training, and the development of a diverse, global nursing workforce.

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The Global Nurse Advocate – $2,500

Your generosity empowers nursing professionals from around the world. This tier directly supports programs for internationally educated nurses, helping them integrate into the U.S. healthcare system and diversify our workforce.

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The Nursing Champion – $5,000

At this level, you are a true champion of the nursing profession. Your gift strengthens all aspects of CCNW’s work, from retaining nurses to diversifying the workforce and expanding innovative programs.
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Why Your Support Matters:

• Retaining Nurses and Supporting Nurse Leaders: Retaining nurses and fostering leadership within the workforce are more critical than ever. Your donations will fund programs that provide mentorship and development opportunities for both current nurses and those who aspire to lead in the future.
• Diversifying the Workforce: It is essential to bring diverse perspectives to the table in healthcare. CCNW is dedicated to expanding our reach and supporting the recruitment of nurses from all backgrounds. Your gift helps us support a more inclusive and representative nursing workforce, better equipped to care for our diverse population.
• Mentorship and Growth for Students, Faculty, and Leaders: From student nurses to seasoned professionals, mentorship is key to success. Your donation will allow us to expand mentorship programs for nursing students, faculty, and emerging leaders, ensuring that the next generation of nurses is fully equipped to excel in their careers.
• Expanding Programming: To better serve the evolving needs of the nursing profession. This includes:
  
  • Nurse Entrepreneurship: Helping nurses become innovators in healthcare by launching and managing their own businesses.
  • Supporting Internationally Educated Nurses: Providing resources, education, and mentorship to nurses who are trained internationally, helping them integrate into the U.S. healthcare system.

By the Numbers

• CCNW works with 25 schools and programs of nursing in the State of CT.
• We offer specialized courses for part-time and full-time nurse faculty, as well as RN refresher courses, serving nurses in Connecticut and across the US.
• 800 students attended our 44th Annual RN Student Day, gaining invaluable insights into their future careers.

Your Contribution Helps Fund

• Professional development and leadership training for nurses
• Mentorship programs for students, faculty, and nurse leaders
• Expansion of programs for nurse entrepreneurship and internationally educated nurses
• Scholarships and grants to ensure a diverse and inclusive nursing workforce