Can you believe we are already entering the second quarter of 2026? As you determine which organizations you would like to donate to this year, we hope you consider supporting one of the ISSTD Funds. Each of these programs and funds plays a vital role in expanding membership access, enhancing education, and fostering the next generation of leaders within our field.
Member Sponsorship Program
By sponsoring a member, you will actively contribute to the professional development and success of a new member. When members support and uplift each other, it creates a community that fosters collaboration, knowledge sharing, and collective advancement. Learn more about Member Sponsorship here.
At this time, we have received significantly more applications for sponsorship than we are able to fund, so we would greatly appreciate your support in increasing the accessibility of ISSTD Membership by submitting a pledge to sponsor an individual ISSTD membership.
Help us continue 2026 by getting every member in need sponsored!
General Fund & Mosaic Society
The ISSTD General Fund fuels growth across all areas of our organization. So far in 2026, ISSTD has hosted two webinars, a three day ASCH Level I training, and our annual conference! We have also launched an updated website design based off feedback from our members, have implemented the newly created IDEA Committee, and more! All of this is thanks to you for your support through volunteering and donating to our General Fund.
Those who wish to make a sustained impact are invited to join The Mosaic Society, which recognizes donors who commit to a recurring monthly contribution of $15 or more. These gifts provide a reliable foundation that helps ISSTD plan and grow year after year.
David Caul Graduate Research Fund
As a student, it can be incredibly difficult to find funding for projects focused on dissociation. The David Caul Graduate Research Fund continues to empower the next generation of researchers by supporting student projects focused on dissociation and related topics. Each year, ISSTD awards up to $3,000 to graduate and undergraduate honors students who are advancing meaningful inquiry in our field.Your donation enables emerging scholars to pursue important research that might otherwise go unfunded.
Fridley Fund
The Fridley Fund helps ensure that students who are passionate about treating complex trauma and dissociation can access high-quality training through ISSTD. By reducing financial barriers to education, this fund supports the development of skilled clinicians who will carry this work forward.
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to everyone who has contributed to ISSTD so far in 2026. This includes our donors to the Research and Education Fund and the Goodwin Education Fund. Thanks to your generosity, both of these restricted funds are fully endowed for future years.
Because of this, we ask that you direct your support to one of the priority funds above so that we can continue offering annual funding to students in need.
Thank You to Those Who Have Donated so far in 2026!
Your generosity has strengthened our community and advanced our shared mission to support education, research, and community within the field of complex trauma and dissociation.
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