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Building tomorrow’s workforce together.
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What WE Can Do
WE is committed to fulfilling the critical need to ensure that the water community has the necessary workforce to provide clean and safe water to communities worldwide. This includes educating, encouraging, and engaging the next generation of water professionals with scholarships and continuing education support, leadership development, and professional engagement opportunities through AWWA events and seminars.
None of this is possible without the help of people like you, who care about the future of your community, and your water. There are many ways to support Water Equation through one-time donations, our annual WE Walk and WE Race events, corporate sponsorship, or recurring gifts. When you donate to Water Equation, 100% of your contribution funds programs dedicated to the water workforce and closing the improved infrastructure access gap.
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Ways to Give
The future of clean and safe water depends on a strong workforce and collaborative partnerships. 100% of your donation funds programs to promote employment for the next generation of water professionals. AWWA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions made to Water Equation are tax deductible. Invest in the future of your family and community today.
One-Time or Monthly Donations
With a one-time donation, you can make a difference today. Signing up for a recurring monthly gift can help us at Water Equation plan and budget for our giving plans in the future.
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Make An Impact
If you are aged 70 or older, you can instruct your plan administrator to make a direct transfer of up to $100,000 from your IRA to the American Water Works Association, designated to the Water Equation program.
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Planned Giving
Leave a gift to AWWA in your will or estate plan by naming AWWA as a beneficiary of your estate, retirement funds, or life insurance policy. Thoughtful planning can ensure your leave a legacy.
Including the American Water Works Association in your will or revocable trust is an easy way to support Water Equation without any cost during your lifetime. You can designate a specific amount or a percentage of your estate, ensuring both your loved ones and organization you care about are provided for.
How to Bequest to WE
1881 Society
Water Equation recognizes donations of $1,000 or more with membership to the 1881 Society. These leaders recognize the importance of training and educating our current workforce while advancing future generations of water professionals. They also recognize the importance of safe and clean water delivery for all communities.
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Corporate Sponsors
Your sponsorship as a corporation can be enormously beneficial to WE and to your company. WE offers sponsorship spots for scholarship funds, WE Race, and our annual golf tournament held each year at ACE. Sponsorship is a great way to get your brand out to the water community while supporting the future of the industry.
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Advancing The Water Pipeline
Every dollar we raise goes to educating and supporting the next generation of water professionals. WE supports academic scholarships, operator continuing education, conference attendance, leadership development, volunteer opportunities, STEM education programs, and more.
Academic Scholarships
Providing STEM based scholarships for the next generation of water professionals.
Young Professional Opportunities
Creating opportunities for young professionals to hone their leadership skills and expand their career.
Operator Continuing Education
Supporting continuing education opportunities for water operators to enhance and expand their skills.
Water Equation at ACE
Support WE at ACE
Join Water Equation in Washington, D.C. in 2026! Invest in the next generation of water professionals by registering for one of our Water Equation (WE) events at ACE. Whether you tee up for the WE Golf Tournament or walk in our month-long WE Walk event, your donations to Water Equation advance the water workforce through education, training, and other opportunities.
Water Equation at ACE
WE Walk
Join us for WE Walk benefitting young professional programs, held every year from April to May. WE Walk participants can also count their miles if they bike or swim.
WE Golf
There is no better way to kick off ACE than by joining us for a morning of golf, networking, and philanthropy.
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We are always available to answer any questions you may have about how to get involved or donate to Water Equation.
