IABC Foundation: Stronger Together

The IABC Foundation is a charitable, 501(c)(3), not-for-profit supporting corporation. The mission of IABC Foundation is to generate resources to fund and support strategic initiatives in line with IABC’s purpose and to demonstrate the power of professional communication as a force for good in business and society. Over the years the Foundation has supported both small and large projects, moving the profession forward through research and education. The framework of The IABC Foundation is focused on supporting IABC’s mission to drive communication as a force for good in business and society. 


This is done through the following pillars: 

  • Gift of Communication: Providing the tools and funding for chapters to give back to their local communities. 
  • Gift of Experience: Investing in experience-gaining activities for the next generation and those in transition through various channels which may include scholarships, internships, mentoring and more.
  • Gift of Excellence: Supporting certification of professional communicators around the world. 
  • Gift of Insights: Providing grants for targeted research that results in case studies, white papers or other publications supporting member needs and IABC thought leadership.

SUPPORTING SCHOLARSHIPS TO WORLD CONFERENCE 2024

For those willing to support this initiative, you will have the option of donating during the World Conference registration process. If you have already registered but have not donated there is still time! You can donate here by World Conference Grants under Foundation Pillars. 100% of all donations will go to defraying or fully covering the cost of registrations.

We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, EIN 94-280492. All the contributions are tax deductible within the United States. No goods or services will be provided for the contributions.

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Gabrielle Loring

In honor of the 2023 IABC Gold Quill Awards Chicago Blue Ribbon Panel

Kari McLean | $52.23

Mandy Gibson | $21.08