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Help us advance science literacy through the power of art and illustration
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Promote Science Literacy Through Art
Your support empowers artists who bridge the worlds of science and art, making knowledge accessible, beautiful, and lasting.
The Guild of Natural Science Illustrators (GNSI) is a 501(c)(3) educational organization. Your donation may be tax-deductible depending on your location.
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Three Ways to Give Back
Donate
Your contribution helps sustain programming, outreach, and operational support for the GNSI community.
Volunteer
As a volunteer-run organization, we thrive on community participation. Lend your skills, meet inspiring colleagues, and help grow the field.
Participate
Join our workshops, exhibits, and events - every registration supports the GNSI mission.
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Why Your Support Matters
GNSI believes in the power of visual storytelling to expand scientific literacy. Your donation directly supports programs that train new illustrators, fund student scholarships, and provide professional development opportunities to visual science communicators worldwide.
Through your generosity, GNSI can continue to publish resources, host events, and build a connected community of artists who help people understand the natural world.
Choose where your donation makes the most impact
Direct Your Donation
Helps cover operating costs, contractor stipends, and essential services that keep the organization running.
Though we are largely volunteer-run, we still have big bills! Your contribution helps pay contractors who manage our conference, journal, and member services - and keeps the lights on for essential operations.
Supports small grants that make events and education accessible to all.
Started in 2021 through a generous matching donation, this fund helps remove barriers by providing small grants for members to attend GNSI events. Your support directly opens doors for participation. Learn More
Funds scholarships for college students pursuing scientific illustration.
Your donation helps nurture the next generation of visual science communicators. Learn More
Partner with GNSI to inspire others through matching donation challenges.
Inspire others to give by partnering with us on a matching campaign. Your leadership multiplies your impact.
Contact Us About Campaigns
General Operating Budget
Helps cover operating costs, contractor stipends, and essential services that keep the organization running.
Accessibility Grant Fund
Supports small grants that make events and education accessible to all.
Donald B. Sayner Student Scholarship
Funds scholarships for college students pursuing scientific illustration.
Matching Campaigns
Partner with GNSI to inspire others through matching donation challenges.
Contact Us About Campaigns
Your Impact
Every dollar you give helps GNSI train new science illustrators, publish research and artwork, and create a bridge between art and science communities worldwide.
"Receiving the grant allowed me to interact with scientific illustration professionals that I would not have otherwise met - and better decide if this was a career path I wanted to pursue"
- Desirée Denman, 2021 Grant Recipient
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Help Shape the Future of Science Communication
Together we can ensure that the next generation of visual science communicators continues to inform, inspire, and educate.
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