Sponsorship

NEW SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - PARTNER WITH US!

For our 35th anniversary, we’re launching a new membership program that offers educational nature programming AND raises funds for park enhancements, conservation, and nature education in Geauga County. Those who purchase a membership receive access to exclusive, one-of-a-kind nature experiences that begin in June and are offered throughout the year, connecting them with nature, creating more informed stewards of our natural resources, and broadening appreciation for our unique natural heritage.

We invite your business to sponsor this milestone initiative. Sponsorships are available for all business types, and all feature multi-platform marketing and promotion for high visibility. The highest level of sponsorship could provide you with a full year of marketing (June 2026-June 2027) with little to no effort on your part! Partner with the Foundation today to support our Geauga parks and community!

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How Does Sponsorship Work?

Your business sponsors our new membership program, a series of programs or an individual program; or a program in our existing Explorer Series.

We promote your business:

directly to our 2600 donors age 35-65+
indirectly to 74,000 Geauga County adults and ~ 350,000 adults in surrounding areas

Why Sponsor the Foundation?

All funding stays in Geauga County to benefit local parks, trails, wildlife, and students
Reach residents who are invested in community development, outdoor recreation, conservation, and wildlife
Receive tax benefits through our non-profit 501c3 fund-raising organization
Gain multi-platform marketing exposure with no additional effort from your team

SPONSORSHIP FORM

Sponsorship Options

Sponsor the Membership Program: Presenting Sponsor $5000

Your business would be featured as the presenting sponsor on ALL membership promotions and 40+ programs throughout the year. You sponsor the entire membership program - we promote your business 30-40+ times over one year using several platforms for maximum visibility and consistency.

Sponsor a Series of Programs: Series Sponsor $3000

Your business would be featured as presenting a full series of membership programming. You sponsor a series of 6-10 programs - we promote your business 8-10 times over one year using several platforms for maximum visibility. We are offering three educational program series: Music and Nature (8-10 virtual sessions): A veteran music journalist and music history professor uses lively storytelling, short musical excerpts, immersive nature imagery, performance video, to show how classical music meets the natural world. Nature Education Series (8-10 in-person sessions): This series looks to the sky with popular speaker Jann Glove employing folly, folklore, hard facts, and historical data, to explore astronomy-related topics, and photographer and nature specialist Aimee Pierson presenting a series of sessions on owls, birds, migration and celebrating birds through photography. Wellness in the Wild Series (6-8 in-person sessions): Local experts focus on the health benefits of nature including topics like outdoor yoga, forest bathing, art therapy, gardening and cooking.

Sponsor an Individual Program: Program Sponsor $1000

You can sponsor one (or more!) of our exclusive membership Guided Outdoor Excursions - one-of-a-kind hands-on experiences typically not available to the public, including viewing habitat restoration projects, hiking undeveloped natural spaces that may be developed into public parks, and touring private land with interesting natural features. Other excursions feature bird banding, maple sugaring with oxen, and much more - several will include lunch so you can connect with local nature lovers. We’ll promote your business on all event information and highlight your sponsorship on follow up posts that include photography.

Sponsor an Explorer Series Event: Explorer Series Sponsor $500

We also offer sponsorship opportunities with our existing Explorer Series Guided Excursions. This popular series offers monthly programs designed to connect people with nature in Geauga County through hands-on nature programs led by naturalists and other experts. Sponsoring an Explorer Series program (or two!) is a great way to connect your business with local community members who are active and involved locally. Small businesses may find this an excellent option for partnership or for companies who would like to try out new promotional tactics or reach new markets.