Thank you for considering a gift to the University of Washington Clean Energy Institute (CEI).
Your support helps accelerate the development and adoption of scalable, equitable clean energy solutions that improve the health and prosperity of our state, nation, and world.
There are many ways to support CEI’s mission:
Give Online
Support the Clean Energy Institute Innovation Fund directly here.
Give by Phone
Call 877-UW-GIFTS (877-894-4387) to make your gift.
Please specify that your donation is for the Clean Energy Institute Innovation Fund.
Give by Mail
University of Washington Foundation
Box 359505
Seattle, WA 98195-9505
Memo: Direct your donation to the Clean Energy Institute Innovation Fund.
Give Through Your Donor-Advised Fund
Qualified Charity Name:
University of Washington Foundation
Qualified Charity Address:
UW Tower, Box 359505
4333 Brooklyn Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98195
Attn: Gift Services
Memo: Direct your donation to the Clean Energy Institute Innovation Fund.
Plan a Gift
Planned gifts offer flexible strategies for your estate and charitable planning. Whether through a will, trust, retirement plan assets, life insurance, or investment accounts, the UW Office of Planned Giving can help you find the right option.
To learn more, please contact:
Angela Prosek
Associate Director of Development, Clean Energy Institute
Email: aprosek@uw.edu
Phone: (206) 221-7462
Funding Impact Areas
We invite you to help power CEI’s progress in the way that most inspires you. Whether by fueling immediate breakthroughs or securing a legacy of energy innovation at the UW, your investment in the Clean Energy Institute will accelerate the transition to a sustainable, resilient energy future for all.
Greatest Need & Urgency
The Clean Energy Institute Innovation Fund empowers CEI to act swiftly on emerging opportunities, address urgent research needs, and invest in the next generation of clean energy leaders. The fund supports:
- Rapid deployment of resources to accelerate high-impact research and innovation.
- Recruitment and engagement of world-class faculty and postdoctoral researchers.
- Funding for graduate and undergraduate students pursuing bold, interdisciplinary research that drives clean energy solutions.
- Professional development and hands-on lab courses that prepare students for careers in research, entrepreneurship, policy, and climate technology.
- STEM education and workforce development initiatives that bring energy science and engineering into K–12 classrooms and community colleges across Washington.
Sustainability & Resilience
The Energy Innovation Excellence Fund provides a permanent source of support to ensure CEI’s enduring leadership in clean energy innovation — now and for generations to come. This fund will advance:
- World-class faculty recruitment and retention, including the establishment of the Chair for Energy Innovation at the University of Washington.
- Prestigious Energy Innovation Scholars awards that recognize outstanding students and postdoctoral researchers.
- Research and community engagement initiatives that connect CEI’s breakthroughs to local and global audiences, accelerating the scale and impact of energy innovation.
- Leadership and legacy recognition to honor the visionaries and champions who shape CEI’s mission and future.
Thank you for investing in the students, faculty, and staff of the Clean Energy Institute at the University of Washington.
Your generosity powers the future of clean energy.