Keystone Society

ESC’s Keystone Society brings together our most dedicated donors, united in their commitment to driving endangered species recovery. Much like a keystone holds an arch together or a keystone species maintains ecosystem balance, these individuals play a vital role in securing the essential, ongoing support that enables the success of our conservation efforts.

As part of this leadership, you will amplify resources, share ideas, and drive meaningful change. The Keystone society is not just a way to donate, it’s a way to lead alongside us. It’s a way to ensure the growth of the Endangered Species Coalition by stewarding a sustainable future, building stronger programs, and making a deeper impact.

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The beautiful artwork for our Keystone Society was donated by young artists throughout the U.S. who participated in our annual Endangered Species Youth Art Contest.
Pollinators (Ian Danao); Orcas (Jamie Yan); Isabella Boyko (Grizzly Bear); Florida Panther (Yuqing Xie); Mexican Wolf (Rachel Zhu); Honeykeeper (Jason Deng).

Just as pollinators are fundamental to biodiversity and food systems, Pollinator Protectors is our foundational level of support for protecting biodiversity.

Members are invited to donate $1,000 – $2,499 in a calendar year, either through a one-time donation or multiple gifts.

Benefits:

  • Endangered Species Coalition mug featuring artwork from our annual Student Art Contest
  • A print copy of ESC’s Annual Top Ten Report featuring stories of our most endangered wildlife
  • Invitations to special events in your region
  • Bi-annual online briefings with ESC Executive Director and key staff members
  •  Recognition in the Endangered Species Coalition’s Annual Report

In the same spirit of how orcas work together in tight-knit pods to hunt and thrive, Orca Ambassadors are united in their commitment to driving meaningful change. You demonstrate the strength of communal leadership and promote the resilient, collaborative culture of the ESC. Orca Ambassadors are invited to donate $2,500 -$4,999 in a calendar year, either through a one-time donation or multiple gifts.

Benefits:

  • All benefits in levels above plus:
  • Invitations to engage in advocacy and lobbying opportunities in Washington, D.C., and state legislatures

Grizzly Guardians symbolize the strength, leadership, and resilience of ESC supporters. Members of this community lead by example, ensuring lasting change through your generous support and collaborative action while setting a bold example for others to follow. Grizzly Guardians are invited to donate between $5,000 – $9,999 in a calendar year, either in a one-time or multiple gifts.

Benefits:

  • All benefits from levels above, plus:
  • Framed grizzly print featuring ESC’s Saving Endangered Species Youth Art Contest finalist

Biodiversity Champions stand as the pinnacle of leadership at the forefront of our mission. You represent the most visionary and influential advocates for biodiversity and lead the charge in transformative changes in conservation. Your strong support amplifies our efforts, creating a ripple effect to protect and recover wildlife, inspiring others to take action alongside you. Biodiversity Champions are invited to donate $10,000 or more in a calendar year, either in one-time or multiple gifts.

Benefits:

  • All benefits from levels above plus:
  • Exclusive invitations to meet with the Executive Director, wildlife biologists, and grassroots activists working on protecting keystone species in your region
  • Annual one-on-one briefing with the Executive Director each spring

In a wolf pack, each wolf contributes to the collective strength and survival of its family unit, working together in harmony to reach a common goal. Similarly, recurring donors form a vital support network for the Endangered Species Coalition, where their monthly contributions build momentum over time. 

Your sustained support plays a crucial role in ensuring our long-term success by allowing us to plan ahead, strengthen programs, and drive positive change.

Your recurring support will ensure we have the resources to push back daily, deliberately, and relentlessly over the foreseeable future to fight for the Endangered Species Act and the wildlife it protects. It also means more of your support can go to the recovery and protection of imperiled wildlife because less is needed for administration and fundraising. It’s a win-win for you, for us, and for what matters most – North America’s iconic wildlife.

The launch of the Keystone Society marks the beginning of a powerful collective effort to drive meaningful protection and recovery measures for our iconic and endangered species.

Together, we are stronger.

For more information on this program, email [email protected]