The American Kidney Fund is thrilled to announce our partnership with reigning All-Around Gymnastics Champion Suni Lee for our Know Your Kidneys initiative. Suni made an incredible comeback in her gymnastics career after her kidney disease diagnosis, and will compete in Paris later this month! In her partnership with AKF, she will share her kidney disease experience and promote the #KnowYourCause pathway of our #KnowYourKidneys program, sharing resources that can help those seeking a diagnosis. To learn more about this partnership, visit our website: https://bit.ly/3Y0PEVr
American Kidney Fund
Philanthropic Fundraising Services
Rockville, MD 10,375 followers
Fighting on all fronts for a world without kidney disease.
About us
Recently named to NonProfit Times list of ‘2021 Best Nonprofits to Work' The American Kidney Fund (AKF) fights kidney disease on all fronts as the nation’s leading kidney nonprofit. AKF works on behalf of the 37 million Americans living with kidney disease, and the millions more at risk, with an unmatched scope of programs that support people wherever they are in their fight against kidney disease—from prevention through transplant. Through programs of prevention, early detection, financial support, disease management, clinical research, innovation and advocacy, no kidney organization impacts more lives than AKF. AKF is one of the nation’s top-rated nonprofits, investing 97 cents of every donated dollar in programs, and holds the highest 4-Star rating from Charity Navigator and the Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar. Diversity We embrace the fact that each of our employees and volunteers comes to AKF with unique perspectives and backgrounds. We celebrate the diversity of our team, and we treat each member of our team with respect. AKF represents 37 million Americans with kidney disease and millions more who are at risk, and we involve and reflect the populations we serve. Equity We strive to ensure that everyone at AKF is treated fairly and has the opportunity to grow, contribute and develop professionally. We are committed to an environment of nondiscrimination in all its forms at all levels throughout our organization and programs as reflected in our nondiscrimination policies. We welcome job applicants of all backgrounds and provide a fair and equitable review of their applications. Inclusion Each of our employees and volunteers brings to the organization a unique cultural background, life experience, educational background, work history, talents and expertise, and we deeply value this diversity in our team. It is critically important to us that every AKF team member is genuinely valued and respected by colleagues & by the organization itself.
- Website
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http://www.kidneyfund.org/
External link for American Kidney Fund
- Industry
- Philanthropic Fundraising Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Rockville, MD
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1971
- Specialties
- Financial support to kidney patients, Kidney health education, Kidney disease prevention outreach, and Advocacy
Locations
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Primary
11921 Rockville Pike
Suite 300
Rockville, MD 20852, US
Employees at American Kidney Fund
Updates
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We are optimistic that FDA has granted accelerated approval for Novartis' drug Fabhalta that has been shown to reduce #proteinuria in primary #IgAN. This is an important step forward in finding treatments for #IgAnephropathy. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3X6DgSZ
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TODAY: Join AKF and Dr. Anthony Muiru for a discussion on how providers can break down implicit bias to work against inequities in kidney care. Register to attend the webinar: https://bit.ly/3LD94s2
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Kidney Health Coach is the American Kidney Fund's free, community health education program. Our Kidney Health Coaches are passionate about educating others about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle and how you can prevent kidney disease! 👋 Meet Amy! Amy is the first of many future Kidney Health Coach spotlights! ❓Q: When did you become a Kidney Health Coach? A: 2021 ❓Q: How have you educated others about kidney disease? A: Virtually, in-person, utilizing PowerPoint presentations, handouts, visuals. ❓Q: If you could give one piece of advice to another Kidney Health Coach, what would you say? A: You are doing great things....show empathy. It is tough for most people dealing with kidney disease. ❓Q: If you could share one thing to someone about kidney disease, what would you share? A: Know your numbers (eGFR) and options (transplant, home dialysis, etc.) Thank you, Amy, for your dedication to educating the kidney community and beyond! Interested in joining Amy and becoming a Kidney Health Coach? Visit our website to learn more: https://bit.ly/3tsnSAm
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✍️August is National Make-A-Will Month, and we’re sharing a free online will-writing tool from FreeWill. Over one million people have trusted this resource to create a plan for their future, and this resource makes it easy to join them and even include a gift to support the future of the American Kidney Fund: https://bit.ly/3yIccPR
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Congrats, Suni Lee, on your incredible performances! Your significant wins are so inspiring to us and the entire kidney community, reminding us all that a kidney disease diagnosis doesn’t have to stop us from living a full, extraordinary life. We can’t wait to share more about your journey in the coming months! #Gold #Bronze #USA
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Recent research highlights disparities in kidney care. By understanding and recognizing their implicit bias, providers can work against these inequities. Join AKF and Dr. Anthony Muiru for a discussion on how to break down implicit bias. Register for the webinar: https://bit.ly/3LD94s2
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What role can healthcare providers play in preventing disparities in kidney care? Understanding and recognizing their own implicit bias is an important step in working against existing inequities. Join AKF and Dr. Anthony Muiru for a discussion on how to break down implicit bias and what impact it can have on practicing kidney care. Register for the webinar: https://bit.ly/3LD94s2
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TUNE IN🎧: AKF's Senior Director Of Strategic Partnerships & Education Melanie A. Paris M.A., MPH joined Antidote Technologies' Talk of the Towne to discuss #kidneydisease, the patient experience, #healthequity and more! Listen to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4dmEKh3
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The Federal Aviation Administration and the U.S. Department of Transportation will convene a working group to ensure lifesaving organs are handled with the respect and care they deserve while being transported to their final destination. Read about their new efforts to develop best practices: https://bit.ly/3zWm612
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