Business Partners

Build your conservation brand with Vital Ground!

From stunning landscapes to iconic species like the grizzly bear, the Northern Rockies and Inland Northwest are rich in scenic beauty and natural resources. It’s no secret that the region’s economy is closely tied to its open spaces and wildlife — outdoor recreation, tourism and the uncountable benefits of living in the wildest corner of the lower 48 keep people intertwined with this irreplaceable landscape.

Vital Ground’s Business Partners in Conservation program provides numerous ways for businesses of all sizes and types to support conservation in the Northern Rockies and Inland Northwest. Your investment will protect the landscapes most important to grizzly bears, other wildlife and people alike, all while promoting your products, services and brand to our conservation-minded audience of more than 80,000 supporters. Learn more about our partners and partnership opportunities below, and consider an investment in conservation today — together we can make a lasting impact!

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Featured Business Partners

Newest Business Partners

Other Valued Partners

Partnership Types

Product Royalty Agreements

As part of a royalty agreement, businesses use Vital Ground’s name and logo to help promote products, then contribute a portion of sales toward wildlife conservation in the Northern Rockies and Inland Northwest. In other cases, our name or images may be used in exchange for contributions to Vital Ground in the form of goods, services or expertise. In all cases, business and products are aligned with the brand and mission of Vital Ground. We are proud that many successful partners recognize the powerful combination of environmental stewardship and good business.

Corporate Grants

Because Vital Ground’s work includes the purchase of land and conservation easements from landowner partners, we rely on broad support. Corporate foundation grants tend to be of a size that can make a dramatic impact on the landscape through Vital Ground’s conservation projects. We consistently deliver successful results on complex projects and the most detailed grant submission and reporting requirements.

Business Sponsorship

Vital Ground has a geographically-diverse donor base. With supporters in all 50 states and many foreign countries, special event fundraising must be undertaken strategically. Sponsorship of Vital Ground events contributes to wildlife conservation and reaches a broad audience through consistently polished event planning and execution.

Employee Matching Gift Programs

Employer matching gift programs can double or even triple employee gifts to Vital Ground. If your company offers this service, please contact us and invite a presentation to your employees. If you are a company employee, call your human resources office to see if your company has a matching gift program and learn how to initiate the process of securing matching donations to conservation!

Levels of Partnership

Business Supporters - $500

  •  Business listing in monthly e-Newsletter and also Annual Report, with a digital circulation of more than 9,000 households throughout the U.S. and abroad
  • Your company name listed on Vital
    Ground’s website (120,000 visitors/year)

Business Members - $1,000

  • Business listing in monthly e-Newsletter and also Annual Report, with a digital circulation of more than 9,000 households throughout the U.S. and abroad
  • Your company name listed on Vital Ground’s website (120,000 visitors/year)
  • Annual spotlight in Vital Ground e-Newsletter
  • Invitations to Vital Ground events and walks
  • Presentations available for your employees

Business Partners - $5,000

  • Business listing in monthly e-Newsletter and also Annual Report, with a digital circulation of more than 9,000 households throughout the U.S. and abroad
  • Your company name listed on Vital Ground’s website (120,000 visitors/year)
  • Annual spotlight in Vital Ground e-Newsletter
  • Invitations to Vital Ground events and walks
  • Presentations available for your employees
  • Additional recognition at signature events
  • News articles or advertisements in print and electronic newsletters, with a circulation over 6,000 households

Business Council - $10,000+

  • Business listing in annual report, with a circulation of over nearly 4,500 households throughout the U.S. and abroad
  • Your company name listed and link on Vital Ground’s website (80,000 unique visitors/year)
  • Annual spotlight in Vital Ground e-Newsletter
  • Your company name and link in monthly e-newsletters delivered to 8,500 bear enthusiasts
  • Invitations to Vital Ground events and walks
  • Presentations available for your employees
  • Additional recognition at signature events
  • News articles or advertisements in print and electronic newsletters, with a circulation over 6,000 households
  • Co-branding on highway billboards, if applicable
  • Picnic and walk

Non-Cash Partnerships

In-kind Supporting Businesses contribute goods and services of value and receive recognition on Vital Ground’s website.

Supporting Artists contribute artwork or photography and receive recognition on Vital Ground’s website.

Check out a recent Kodiak Cakes ad featuring Vital Ground ambassador Bart the Bear II: