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+
Design in Wood
Community Model – $2,000+
EVENT SPONSORSHIPS
We work with groups to put on events across the state. These include:
- Wild Words Book Club
- Stand By Your Lands advocacy trainings and other activity or skills workshops
- Celebrating campaign milestones, defense rallies, and legislative wins
- Fly-ins (both in-person and virtual) for lobbying to members of Congress in Washington D.C.
- Film screenings and happy hours
- Panel discussions and interviews
- Fundraisers for specific threats and campaigns
- Our annual CalWild Membership Drive
- Company retreats
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
2022 Membership Drive
- Sponsors: Wine.com
- In-kind donors: Balloons Above the Valley, Blue Waters Kayaking, Ettitude, Don Morrill and Sue Barton
Toast to the Central Coast- San Rafael ($1,000+): Peak Design, Obi Kaufmann, Sunski
- Matilija ($500+): Exact Change, Patagonia
- Sespe ($100+): Greyfox Investors, The Refill Shoppe, Watershed Dry Bags
- Hosts: Ojai Deer Lodge
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, satellite trackers)
- GIS and satellite tracker 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:
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- New San Francisco-based beverage company Aura Bora pledged $20,000 and gave us 100% of their proceeds of their seasonal Chai Cranberry flavor at the end of 2021
- Ventura’s The Refill Shoppe chose us as their February 2022 1%FTP nonprofit partner and renewed as Group Members
- Atmos Financial, which specializes in reversing global warming through fee-free banking, added CalWild to their list of beneficiaries so their customers can support us directly through their services (we also get a donation when you sign up for an account!)
- On top of their Group Member donation of $5,000, San Francisco’s Peak Design also donated part of of their 2021 Giving Tuesday proceeds to CalWild to further fulfill their 1%FTP pledge
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:
- advocacy sharing on social media
- affiliate links or discount swaps
- restoration and stewardship projects
- public or private presentations