Support the nourishment and growth of all spiritual journeys.
We all urgently need the deep listening provided by spiritual direction and companionship. Your donation directly supports our work to equip, connect, and support thousands of spiritual directors and companions from around the world. SDI is a 503 (c) (3) non-profit organization, and we welcome your tax-deductible contributions. We thank you deeply for your support.
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Planned Giving
There are so many ways to support the work of spiritual companionship. If you have enjoyed SDI’s educational and social programs over the years, you may make the ultimate statement of appreciation for SDI’s work by planning a legacy gift through wills, retirement account assets, bank accounts, life insurance policies, and donor advised funds.
Stock Donation
You can donate stock to support scholarship for those spiritual directors who need financial assistance. You avoid paying capital gains tax by donating appreciated stock plus you receive a charitable deduction. It is easy to do!
Scholarship Funds
If you would like your donation to be allocated to a particular area of interest, please feel free to choose from the individual giving options below. Donations below are done through the SDI Store.
You may also use these options to leave special instructions, such as making a donation in memory of someone.
Diversity Scholarship Fund
The Diversity Scholarship Fund seeks funds to support a 2-year graduate program in spiritual companionship or the equivalent. It will be awarded to a student who will add to the diversity of our global spiritual direction community – someone who needs financial aid to obtain this level of training in spiritual companionship.
Sister Mary Ann Scofield, RSM, International Scholarship Fund
For over a decade, the Sister Mary Ann Scofield, RSM International Scholarship Fund has supported spiritual directors around the world and across traditions by providing resources, publications, educational program support, and membership opportunities.
US Scholarship Fund
Help students, spiritual directors, and others in the United States who need assistance with membership dues.
Educational Events Scholarship Fund
Economic hardship, geographic location, and other constraints prevent many from participating in SDI educational events. You can help by donating towards this fund for event scholarships and bursaries.
New Contemplatives Initiative
The New Contemplatives Initiative seeks to illuminate the web of connections with and among emerging spiritual companions in hopes of creating more opportunities for spiritual guidance and contemplative formation for those in the first half of life.
Tree Planting
Spiritual Directors International is committed to “going green” and using the Earth’s resources respectfully. But going green is about more than using fewer resources; it’s also about giving back to a world that’s given much to each of us.
Refund Policy
For details, please visit our Refund Policy page.