SPONSORSHIP
NEW SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - PARTNER WITH US!
For our 35th anniversary, we’re launching a new membership program that expands access to educational, one-of-a-kind nature experiences while raising vital support for park enhancements, conservation, and nature education in Geauga County. Members receive access to exclusive programming offered throughout the membership year—June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027—connecting them with the parks and a community of fellow nature enthusiasts.
We invite you to sponsor this milestone initiative. Sponsors receive recognition across Foundation communications, including name/logo placement on membership print and digital materials and/or applicable programs. Our top sponsorship level offers year-long recognition as a leading supporter of Geauga’s parks and nature education, with minimal time required from your team.
How Does Sponsorship Work?
Sponsors can partner at the level that fits best: presenting sponsor of the full membership program, series sponsor, or program sponsor. Each option is designed to deliver strong local visibility and meaningful, measurable community impact.
Your support is acknowledged:
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directly to our 2600 donors age 35-65+
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indirectly to 74,000 Geauga County adults and ~ 350,000 adults in surrounding areas
Why Sponsor the Foundation?
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All funding stays in Geauga County benefitting local parks, trails, wildlife, and Geauga County students
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Reach residents who are invested in community development, outdoor recreation, conservation, and wildlife
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Receive tax benefits for your charitable support and gain multi-platform marketing exposure with no effort from you.
Thank You Sponsors!
Sponsorship Options
Sponsor the Membership Program: Presenting Sponsor $5000
You sponsor the entire membership program - we acknowledge you 30-40 times over one year. This level provides you with maximum visibility and consistent recognition for an entire year! It includes exclusive benefits like exposure in media advertising, a press release announcing your sponsorship, a feature in our quarterly printed newsletter and more.
Sponsor a Series of Programs: Series Sponsor $3000
You sponsor an entire series of 8-12 programs - we acknowledge you 8-12 times over one year. This level provides consistent visibility over time and includes benefits like an exclusive social media post about your company, inclusion in our quarterly printed newsletter, your logo on the FGP website, and more.
Sponsor an Individual Program: Program Sponsor $1000
You sponsor one of our new membership programs - we acknowledge you 2-3 times over one month. Great for small businesses, you get complete visibility related to a program and the opportunity to connect with participants directly.
Sponsor an Explorer Series Event: Explorer Series Sponsor $500
You sponsor one of our Explorer Series programs - we acknowledge you 1-2 times over one month. Great for sole proprietors or companies who would like to broaden community awareness of your organization.
What Programming Can I Sponsor?
We're excited to provide you with a sneak peek of the types of programming that will be available for sponsorship.
Music & Nature Series (Virtual)
Join Marc Shulgold—veteran music journalist and longtime music history professor—for a captivating, one-hour program each month exploring how the natural world has inspired classical composers and time-honored music.
Nature Education Series (In Person)
Engaging presentations that bring you closer to local wildlife, habitats, and the science behind the outdoors.
Wellness in the Wild Series (In Person)
Reconnect with nature—and yourself—through restorative experiences like outdoor yoga, Art Therapy in Nature, forest bathing, seasonal food and wellness programs, and hands-on workshops.
Guided Outdoor Excursions (In Person)
Exclusive, small-group adventures led by experts—explore special places, learn in the field, and connect with fellow nature lovers.
Explorer Series (In Person)
9 in-person sessions of our popular series of programs designed to connect people with nature in Geauga County through hands-on nature programs led by naturalists and other experts at local parks.
Foundation Marketing Reach
2600+ contacts
FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM
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16,500 views per month
WEBSITE
2500 visits per month
Geauga County Demographics
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Geauga County, Ohio has a stable population of 95,335 residents (~74,000 adults)
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The majority of the population consists of working age adults (18-64)
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The median household income is $100K
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Residents are community-minded, and many live in Geauga County because of the parks and nature
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Residents of surrounding areas often work, go to school, visit parks or shop in Geauga County (i.e. Chagrin Falls 4,100 adults, Gates Mills 2,192, Lake County 232,000, Portage County 131,000)