Corporate and Organizational Giving
Invest in the future of environmental and conservation leadership
Supporting the National Conservation Foundation
When you support the National Conservation Foundation you invest in the future of environmental and conservation leadership. We currently focus on the future with two key programs:
NCF-Envirothon
This global event empowers high school students to learn about different areas of conservation and environmental focus. The participating students challenge themselves through their local and state competitions to earn the opportunity to then compete internationally. As the international competition changes locations each year, students must prepare and compete with a focus on the local environment of the host site. They demonstrate their knowledge through tests and oral presentations, but also get to experience nature in the host location. The event connects students with local conservation professionals and students from across the US, Canada, Singapore, and China.
“I’m going to be majoring in environmental science next year and I can attribute quite a large portion of that to some of my Envirothon experiences and how much fun I’ve had and how much I’ve enjoyed learning. I appreciate how Envirothon incorporates the nuance and the complexity that a lot of these environmental issues really demand understanding. It’s a very realistic scenario that you have to get creative and think about a solution that is realistic.”
Allie Cloyd
Kansas Envirothon student participant
Next Generation Leadership Institute
The Next Generation Leadership Institute, NGLI, is a year-long program that brings together a cohort of conservation leaders serving active roles within their state or local conservation districts. Individuals selected for the program are brought together for personal and professional development, communication training, and opportunities for collaboration. The exclusive design for the program allows the cohort to learn in a small-group setting and engage through intense training and growth strategies. Currently the fifth cohort is in session.
“The investment the Next Generation Leadership Institute program has given me a broader understanding of conservation practices and opportunities. The whole world needs to really know about what we’re doing. NLGI gives us a great opportunity to broaden our perspectives because many times we live in silos and we need to be exposed to a broader perspective of what conservation is. You have to invest in yourself to learn and grow and with this program they’re investing in you.”
Excell La Fayette, Jr.
Oklahoma, 2024 NGLI Cohort
Who We Are
The National Conservation Foundation’s (NCF) mission is to educate and prepare conservation leaders for the sustainability and regeneration of our natural resources.
The foundation cultivates, educates and inspires conservation leaders of all ages. NCF is the nonprofit sister organization to the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD).
2024 NGLI Cohort
Outcomes:
- More than 25,000 high school students participate globally in the NCF-Envirothon system of competitions.
- Each NGLI cohort graduate has a $10,000 value of training, travel and support invested in them, and 2 graduates have joined the NACD board.
- NCF diversifies its fundraising from organizations, private individuals, auction donations, and volunteer time.
Partnership Benefits:
We recognize that every company and organization has its own priorities and capacity for investment. By choosing
to support the National Conservation Foundation, you are helping to empower the conservation leaders of both today and tomorrow. We look forward to highlighting this partnership through a range of channels, customized to align with your level of investment.
Additionally, we have our NCF Annual Auction every winter that we would love to partner with you on if that is the right fit for you!
NCF Partner Investment Benefits
| Website-Annual Donor Listing | NCF Blog | Media relations | Newsletter (every-other-month) | Social media | NCF Auction Promotion | Additional promotion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | Large logo | Featured blog | News release distributed about sponsorship / partnership | Large logo featured in all applicable newsletters | 3 posts focused on sponsorship, 1 video | Standalone banner and on-screen feature | Highlight video featuring partnership |
| $50,000 | Medium logo | Featured blog | News release distributed about sponsorship / partnership | Medium logo featured in all applicable newsletters | 3 posts focused on sponsorship partnership | Standalone banner and on-screen feature | |
| $25,000 | Medium logo | Featured blog | News release distributed about sponsorship / partnership | Small logo featured in all applicable newsletters | 2 posts focused on sponsorship partnership | Inclusion on sponsorship banner with logo | |
| $10,000 | Large logo | Blog | Large listing featured in all applicable newsletters | 2 posts focused on sponsorship partnership | Inclusion on sponsorship banner with logo | ||
| $5,000 | Large logo | Blog | Medium listing featured in all applicable newsletters | 1 post focused on sponsorship partnership | Inclusion on sponsorship banner with listing | ||
| $2,500 | Large listing | Small listing featured in all applicable newsletters | 1 post focused on sponsorship partnership | Inclusion on sponsorship banner with listing | |||
| $1,500 | Medium listing | Inclusion on sponsorship banner with listing | |||||
| $1,000 | Small listing | ||||||
| $500 | Small listing |
For more information or to discuss the opportunity to invest today in the National Conservation Foundation, email ncf@themmmg.com.