Dedicated to empowering and developing exemplary nurse leaders
When we develop and empower nurse leaders, we impact thousands of nurses across New England, and, by extension, all patients seeking care in our communities.
Decades developing and recognizing exemplary nurse leaders
The ONL Association for Nursing Leadership, Science, and Education, Inc., referred to as the ONL Foundation, is a 501(c)(3) affiliate of ONL dedicated to empowering and developing nursing professionals. For more than 20 years, the ONL Foundation has supported research, educational, and leadership development initiatives that further this aim.
Our steadfast commitment to developing exemplary nurse leaders is evident in our history of awards and our sustained investment in scholarships for nurses pursuing undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees.
Support the ONL Foundation
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ONL Foundation Golf Tournament - Play or Sponsor
The 3rd Annual ONL Foundation Golf Tournament will be held June 4th, 2025 at the Mount Washington Golf Course in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire. This is the premier fundraising and awareness-building event for the Foundation. Sign up to play some great golf or to sponsor!
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Massachusetts RN License Plates
Show your pride in being a nurse and celebrate the profession by ordering your Massachusetts RN License Plate today! Plates are available for owned and leased non-commercial vehicles registered in Massachusetts, and the $40 fee is 100% tax deductible. Proceeds support nursing leadership development through the ONL Foundation.
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Donate to the ONL Foundation
The ONL Foundation relies on financial support from individuals and corporations in order to continue empowering and developing nurse leaders. Make a tax-deductible one-time or recurring donation to support the essential contributions of nurses and the work of the Foundation.
ONL Foundation Initiatives
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Each year, the ONL Foundation recognizes exemplary nurse leaders in our community through our awards. In addition to celebrating outstanding contributions, our awards provide an opportunity for nurse leaders to strengthen their resume or CV. Awards are presented each year at ONL’s Annual Meeting.
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The ONL Foundation is proud to provide direct scholarship support to nurse leaders pursuing undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees. Scholarship recipients are announced each year at ONL’s Annual Meeting.
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As nurse leaders seek to influence public policy and grow in their careers, professional headshots can be a helpful tool for reinforcing credibility and professionalism. The ONL Foundation is pleased to provide a no-cost opportunity for nurse leaders to receive professional headshot photographs at ONL’s Annual Meeting each year.
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The ONL Foundation underwrites the cost of ONL Member Roundtables, making it possible for ONL to offer these sessions as a free member benefit. Member Roundtables bring together the ONL community virtually for shared learning, connection, and collaboration around pressing topics in nursing leadership and nursing practice, surfacing new ideas, promising solutions, and best practices from within our community.
Nursing leadership is mission critical
The contributions of nurses go far beyond the image many have of a kind and compassionate caregiver. Nurses are also highly skilled experts who save patients’ lives through exacting science, novel innovation, and comprehensive care plans. Exemplary nursing leadership is critical to delivering high-quality patient care and achieving desirable health outcomes.
With more than 3.8 million registered nurses in the U.S., nurses comprise the nation's largest healthcare profession.
Nurses are present in nearly every care setting and they spend more time with patients than any other member of the care team.
In 2024, Americans rated nursing as the #1 most ethical and trusted profession for the 23rd consecutive year, according to Gallup.
Our Partners
A 501(c)(3) affiliate of the Organization of Nurse Leaders
The ONL Foundation complements the work of the Organization of Nurse Leaders (ONL) as its 501(c)(3) affiliate. To learn more about ONL, click the button below.