CalWild’s unofficial motto has long been “we’ll meet with anybody.” And that tendency goes beyond the grassroots organizing tactics we’ve honed since 1976; it also applies to the wide spectrum of businesses and groups of all sizes with whom we collaborate for many projects.
We’ve already established a number of ways to work with other groups, which you can peruse below.
GROUP MEMBERS
Do you represent a business or group interested in supporting wilderness conservation and advocacy for California’s federal public lands? CalWild offers four levels for Group Members that cover small businesses, corporations, volunteer groups, and everyone in between. Please note the sizes noted here are only suggestions; ultimately your company can join at any level that is fit for your team size and commitment level. Explore the benefits below:
Grassroots (local/small, team of 1-5) – $250+
Grasstops (local/medium, team of 6-15) – $500+
Community Model (large, team of 16-50) – $2,000+
Industry Leader (corporate, team of 51+) – $5,000+
Grassroots – $250+
- Allett
- California Wildlife Foundation/California Oaks
- CouponBirds
- Daily Fantasy Cafe
- Full Court Press Communications
- HomeLight
- Kokatat
- Lineups.com
- Loadview
- Loveland Violin Shop
- MyPromoCode
- The Refill Shoppe
- Tysa Designs
Grasstops – $500+
Design in Wood
Community Model – $2,000+
Industry Leader – $5,000+
EVENT SPONSORSHIPS
We work with groups to put on events across the state. These include:
- Celebrating campaign milestones and legislative wins
- Stand By Your Lands advocacy trainings
- Fly-ins (both in-person and virtual) for lobbying to members of Congress in Washington D.C.
- Defense rallies
- Film screenings and happy hours
- Panel discussions and interviews
- Election analysis with partners
- Fundraisers for specific threats and campaigns
- Our annual CalWild Membership Drive
We offer one-time sponsorships with visibility benefits for several events every year, including promotion of your products and services before and at the events. If you want to be informed of these opportunities, sign up for our emails or contact us.
Recent Sponsorships
Public Lands 2021: Post-election webinar (November 2020)
- California Wildlife Foundation/California Oaks Fund
- Lord Richard Mora, Defender
- Matt Kumin
- Don Morrill
IN-KIND DONATIONS
Looking for that tax deductible donation but can’t part with cash? You’re in luck. Sometimes a win-win scenario is donating your products or services. Past partners have donated:
- Outdoor gear (backpacks, packrafts, tents, sleeping bags)
- GIS software
- Food and beverages
- Wine and beer
- Books, films, and media
- Venue rental space
- Marketing and communications consultation
1% FOR THE PLANET
Our friends at 1% for the Planet are helping the business community become advocates for ecological health by encouraging participating businesses to donate 1% of their proceeds to environmental groups like CalWild every year. Check out our 1%FTP profile here. Through this unique partnership, we’ve partnered with dozens of businesses in myriad ways, including:
- On top of their Group Member donation of $10,000, San Francisco’s Peak Design also donated 20% of their 2020 Giving Tuesday proceeds to CalWild to further fulfill their 1%FTP pledge
- Ventura’s The Refill Shoppe chose us as their November 2020 1%FTP nonprofit partner and renewed as Group Members
- Oakland’s CodeCrew donated their time to create new email templates and assets for our website in 2020
- Ventura’s Topa Topa Brewing Co. hosted us for Toast to the Central Coast in 2019 as part of their Pints for a Purpose series, and donated a portion of the proceeds to CalWild as Group Members
- Oakville’s Paradigm Winery donated wine to our 2018 Freeflow event, launching our Wild Rivers Project
AFFILIATES
Here we feature businesses that help our work through sales generated through our affiliate partner AvantLink. Please explore the following brands and consider a purchase that will automatically benefit California’s wild places – no work needed from you!
LET'S GET CREATIVE
We are always open to hearing your ideas for new partnership opportunities. Contact us if you’re interested in working together on:
- affiliate links or discount swaps
- advocacy sharing on social media
- restoration/stewardship projects
- film screenings, fundraisers, and other special events
- public or private presentations