Corporate Partnership Opportunities
National River Rally
$1,000 - $50,000
Past sponsors include: Tom's of Maine, Patagonia, Aubrey Organics, Zurich American Insurance, Vulcan Materials Company, Resource Management, Inc., The Coca-Cola Company, Anheuser-Busch Companies, Contech Stormwater Solutions, Water Monitoring Equipment & Supply, Global Water.
The National River Rally is the pre-eminent training conference for river and watershed leaders in the United States. Sponsoring the National River Rally is a perfect opportunity to spotlight your commitment to the environment and market your products and services to hundreds of conservationists working to protect rivers in their local communities. Opportunities include underwriting the River Rally, sponsoring Opening Ceremonies, River Heroes Awards Dinner, workshops and providing attendee scholarships.
National River Heroes Awards Presenting Sponsor
$25,000 (One exclusive sponsorship available)
Every movement has its own heroes - those who set the standard for the rest of us in achievement, selflessness, and inspiration.
Your company could be recognized as the exclusive sponsor of the National River Heroes Awards, helping to honor some of our nation's conservation heroes. River Network hosts the awards banquet each year at the National River Rally.
Your company can enjoy the benefits of this sponsorship throughout the year, including use of River Heroes logo on company advertising and marketing materials and ongoing earned media opportunities.
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Strengthening Conservation Partners
$5,000 per local partner/facility
Corporate partners include: The Coca-Cola Company, Anheuser-Busch Companies, Spirit Mountain)
River Network's organizational Partners receive a host of products, resources and bundled services that help them to become stronger, more effective organizations. The Strengthening Conservation Partners program is designed to jointly select groups to receive our full suite of Partnership Program services for one full year, as well as receive direct organizational needs assessment and strategy planning services.
Working together, River Network and your company can provide these valuable resources to organizations in any targeted market and foster interaction between your company, the public and local conservation groups.
Cause Marketing Campaigns
Associate your company and brands with a great cause! River Network has proven success working with companies on retailer/brand promotions, in-store displays, sweepstakes, coupon redemption campaigns, designing customer action toolkits, building consumer relationships and more. Let our brand help sell your brand.
Some of our successful partnerships include Anheuser-Busch Companies- Natural Light and Busch beer brands; Planet, Inc- Green Forest paper products; Stonyfield Farm-Bid with your Lid yogurt promotion; Tom's of Maine-toothpaste.
Fund Specific River Network Programs or Projects
$1,000 and above
Supporters include: Altria Group Inc., Hancock Forest Management, Newman's Own, Stormwater Management Inc., Tom's of Maine.
Provide funding for River Network's core Programs: Partnership; Clean Water Act; RiverWatch; Organizational Development. Working in partnership with River Network, Ecover can help local, state and regional watershed organizations have access to the nation's best organizational development tools tailored specifically to the needs of water protection groups.
Support Key Projects: Watershed Support Network is a model of collaboration between state, regional and national partners. Healthy Waters, Healthy Communities develops support services, recommends procedures and provides guidance materials for underserved communities with water-related human health concerns. Smart Growth is building regional networks of watershed protection and growth management advocates to reduce the effects of development on water and aquatic ecosystems. Indigenous Waters Network is bringing together tribal people from traditional communities and American cities to address the pressing issues surrounding water quality and quantity on indigenous lands.
Provide General Support
$1,000 and above
(Supporters include: Acecom, Altria Group Inc., Swiss Re, Confluence Watersports)
Like any good business, River Network must to be able to move quickly to meet immediate needs and take advantage of emerging opportunities. We also have to invest each year in research and assessment, and the development of new approaches, tools and programs. To support these activities, we need general philanthropic support. Through outright gifts and pledges of cash and in-kind support, PNM Resources can help River Network operate as strategically and effectively as our partners in the business community.
For more information
For more information about sponsorship and business partnership opportunities, please contact: Matt Burke at 503-542-8383, email mburke@rivernetwork.org or submit our convenient online form.
