Leadership Council Benefits

All members enjoy exclusive benefits, such as access to monthly updates, Leadership Council newsletters, invitations to monthly webinars and online “Conservation Chats” with Defenders field staff and recognition in Defenders of Wildlife’s Annual Report. Members can also sign up for special trips and engagement activities throughout the year, along with additional opportunities to engage on topics that are most important to them. Finally, there is direct access to the Leadership Council Director, who is available to answer questions and provide support at any time.

More information on our membership levels can be found below. Defenders’ successes on behalf of wildlife and wild places would not be possible without the support of our Leadership Council members and we look forward to welcoming you to the pack.

Membership Benefits

Wildlife Ambassador (a single gift of $1,000 - $4,999)

• Exclusive Leadership Council newsletter;
• A free subscription to Defenders of Wildlife’s quarterly magazine;
• Monthly Leadership Council email update with insider information and access to unique opportunities;
• Webinar briefings with Defenders field staff on key species and conservation landscapes and access to members-only online archive of all recordings;
• Conference call briefings with Defenders’ former president and CEO, Jamie Rappaport Clark, and other Defenders leaders;
• Annual summary of giving to Defenders, mailed in February for your tax preparations;
• Invitations to special trips and events throughout the year, including Defenders’ annual Wildlife Conservation Workshop in Yellowstone National Park;
• A stunning 18-month wildlife calendar full of breathtaking wildlife photographs;
• 15% discount on all items in the Defenders webstore;
• Recognition in Defenders of Wildlife’s Annual Report, published each spring;
• Direct access to the Leadership Council director, for support with Defenders needs at any time.

Wildlife Advocate ($5,000 - $9,999)

• Opportunities to engage in advocacy and lobbying in Washington, D.C. and at state legislatures;
• Tour of Defenders’ headquarters in Washington, D.C.;
• VIP, early access to event invitations, including Defenders’ annual Wildlife Conservation Awards Dinner in Washington, D.C., among others.

Wildlife Protector ($10,000 - $24,999) 

• The benefits of the Wildlife Advocate category and:
• A free gift subscription to Defenders of Wildlife’s quarterly magazine to share with friends and family;
• Wildlife print signed by world-renowned wildlife photographer Joel Sartore.

Wildlife Champion ($25,000 - $49,999)

• The benefits of the Wildlife Protector category and:
• Personalized reports and e-mail updates detailing program challenges and successes;
• Opportunity to engage in a one-on-one conversation about programs with Defenders’ leadership.

President’s Circle ($50,000 - $99,999) 

• The benefits of the Wildlife Champion category and:
• Opportunities for special wildlife viewing trips with a program staff lead;
• Opportunity to engage in one-on-one conversations about programs with Defenders’ former president and CEO, Jamie Rappaport Clark;
• Special emails and personal updates from Jamie Rappaport Clark.