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Ways to Give

Invest in the people, knowledge, and infrastructure shaping the future of mineral exploration and mining. 

Whether you give today, make a significant investment, contribute equipment or resources, or include ERII in your long-term plans, there are many ways to support the future of the mineral workforce.

GIVE TODAY

Make an Immediate Impact

Your support helps expand hands-on training, applied research and innovation, and opportunities that connect emerging professionals with industry.

Provide reliable, ongoing support that helps ERII grow programs and plan for the future.

Become a Monthly Supporter

Give a One-Time 
Gift

Make a one-time contribution to support ERII's work 

MAKE A MAJOR GIFT

Invest in ERII's Future

Major gifts can help ERII expand programs, increase access to training, advance research and innovation, and build the infrastructure needed for long-term growth. We welcome conversations with individuals, families, companies , and foundations interested in making a significant gift. 

Support ERII

Give ERII the flexibility to invest where resources can have the greatest impact. 

Build ERII's Future

Support the Capital Campaign to create a permanent home for training, research, innovation, and collaboration.

Invest in Programs

Expand hands-on training, technical education, student access, and other workforce development opportunities.

GIVE EQUIPMENT & EXPERTISE

Put Your Resources to Work

Drill Core & Samples

Core, rock samples, and reference materials.

Technical Services

Technical expertise, professional services, consulting, and other specialized support.

Companies and individuals can strengthen ERII's training, research, and programs through in-kind contributions and access to real-world resources. 

Projects, Data & Access

Access to projects, datasets, field sites, on-site drill core, and facilities. 

Equipment & Technology

Scanners, analytical and field equipment, computers, software, and more. 

LEAVE A LEGACY

Build the workforce for generations to come

Including ERII in your estate plans can create a lasting investment in the people, knowledge, and infrastructure that will shape the future of the mineral industry.

Will or Trust

Include ERII as a beneficiary in your estate plan

Beneficiary Designation

Name ERII as a beneficiary of a retirement, investment, or life insurance account.

MORE WAYS TO GIVE

Support ERII in other ways

Donor-Advised Funds

Recommend a grant to ERII through your DAF

Stocks & Securities

Support ERII through a gift of appreciated securities.

IRA Giving

Eligible donors may be able to support ERII through a qualified charitable distribution.

Employer Matchgin

See whether your employer will match your contribution.

Not sure where to start?

We'd be happy to talk with you about your interests and the ways your support can make a the greatest impact. Whether your considering a major gift, equipment donations, planned gifts, or another form of support, we'd love to hear from you!

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Golden, CO 80401

The Earth Resources Innovation Institute is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization recognized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

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