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“The business community identifies with the results-oriented approach of The Nature Conservancy. Protecting our natural resources makes good business sense. It is an investment in the future of Arkansas.” -- Greg Feltus, Stephens Inc., Nature Conservancy Trustee Riggs Cat helps Arkansas streams stay clean, clearJohn A. Riggs IV of Riggs Cat received an award during the 2009 Corporate Council luncheon for his company's support in helping the Conservancy restore three streams in Arkansas. Watch the video, which shows the restoration projects, now. Related story: Mark Simmons of Simmons foods on fishing and conservation Related story: Tim Hynes of Stephens Inc. on hunting and conservation Read what other Arkansas business leaders have to say about The Nature Conservancy's work. |
The Corporate Council for Conservation was established in 1993 to build a business coalition that supports the environment and provides annual support to The Nature Conservancy's work in Arkansas. Some 100+ of Arkansas’ leading businesses have demonstrated their commitment to conservation by joining the Corporate Council.
In growing numbers, today's corporate leaders understand the link between a healthy environment and a healthy economy. Corporations are confronting the challenge of reducing their individual environmental footprints, as well as exploring what can be achieved on a greater scale through partnerships with nonprofit organizations. Members of the Corporate Council in Arkansas are such corporate leaders. Council members share their financial and in-kind resources with the Conservancy and look for innovative ways to work together to balance economic needs with ecological values.
See a list of the Corporate Council for Conservation members.
Benefits of Membership
Businesses donating $1,000 or more annually to The Nature Conservancy are invited to a spring recognition event in Little Rock and receive recognition in Conservancy ads and newsletters. (See additional benefits below.)
Why We’re Successful
- We work closely with landowners, businesses and other partners.
- We have a science-based plan that achieves tangible results.
- We use a non-confrontational, cooperative approach.
The Nature Conservancy consistently receives high ratings from charity watchdogs such as the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance, Charity Navigator and the American Institute of Philanthropy.
How We Work
Science guides our work by identifying Earth’s most important natural places. Using innovative tools, we conserve and restore these priority sites. We achieve lasting results by finding common ground with partners and then working together to conserve our natural heritage and enrich the quality of life now and for future generations. Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has conserved more than 117 million acres around the world. The Arkansas program, at work since 1982, has formed strong local, regional and national partnerships to conserve some 250,000 acres of the state’s most important wild places. But our work is far from finished.
Support from the business community is a vital link between Arkansas’ economic growth and environmental health. We invite you to invest in the future of our great state by joining the Corporate Council for Conservation.
Corporate Council for Conservation Membership Levels
Guided by partner and trustee input, the Conservancy in Arkansas revamped its Corporate Council in 2008 so that partners now reap more benefits and are more engaged in the Conservancy's work. Outlined below are the new levels and corresponding benefits for each:
Supporters $1000+ & Friends $2500+
- Invitation to annual Conservation Partners Luncheon
- Listing in statewide newspaper advertisement
- Donor recognition listing in Arkansas chapter newsletter and annual report
 During the 2007 Conservation Partners luncheon, Scott Simon, director of the Conservancy in Arkansas, presented Jim Newberry and Ricky O'Neill of Potlatch Forest Holdings, Inc., an award the company's efforts to create the 16,000-acre Moro Big Pine Natural and Wildlife Management Area in South Arkansas.© TNC |
Protectors $5,000+
- Two invitations to annual Conservation Partners Luncheon
- Listing in statewide newspaper advertisement
- Donor recognition listing in Arkansas chapter newsletter and annual report
- Presentation on the Conservancy’s work made at your office to your staff
Conservators $10,000+
- Four invitations to annual Conservation Partners luncheon
- Four invitations to Conservancy Circle reception with Conservation Partners luncheon speaker
- Listing in statewide newspaper advertisement
- Corporate Conservators field trip for 2 to increase knowledge of TNC work in Arkansas
- Donor recognition listing in Arkansas chapter newsletter, annual report, and on Web site
- Presentation on the Conservancy’s work made at your office to your staff
Leaders $25,000+
- Six invitations to annual Conservation Partners luncheon
- Six invitations to Conservancy Circle reception with Conservation Partners luncheon speaker
- Listing in statewide newspaper advertisement
- Donor recognition listing in Arkansas chapter newsletter, annual report, and on Web site
- Presentation on the Conservancy’s work made at your office to your staff
- Corporate Leader field trip for 4 to increase knowledge of Conservancy work in Arkansas
- Invitation to annual conservation briefing with State Director, Chief Conservation Officer, and Conservancy trustees
Sustainers $50,000+
- Eight invitations to annual Conservation Partners luncheon
- Eight invitations to Conservancy Circle reception with Conservation Partners luncheon speaker
- Listing in statewide newspaper advertisement
- Donor recognition listing in Arkansas chapter newsletter, annual report, and on Web site
- Presentation on the Conservancy’s work made at your office to your staff
- Corporate Sustainer field trip for 4 to increase knowledge of Conservancy work in Arkansas
- Invitation to annual conservation briefing with State Director, Chief Conservation Officer, and Conservancy trustees
Catalysts $100,000+
- A table of 10 at the annual Conservation Partners luncheon
- Ten invitations to Conservancy Circle reception with Conservation Partners luncheon speaker
- Listing two times per year in statewide newspaper advertisement
- Donor recognition listing in Arkansas chapter newsletter, annual report, and on Web site
- Listing in Worldwide Office Annual Report
- Presentation on the Conservancy’s work made at your office to your staff
- Corporate Catalysts field trip for 2 to increase knowledge of Conservancy work in Arkansas, the U.S. or abroad
- Invitation to annual conservation briefing with State Director, Chief Conservation Officer, and Conservancy trustees
- Invitation to annual topical dinner with Worldwide Office staff member, State Director and Conservancy trustees
Please Note: Donor Corporate Council members will be recognized according to the fiscal year (July-June) in which the gift or pledge is received.
Photos at top (left to right): Mulberry River © TNC; Scott Simon (left) presenting Mel Harness an award during a Corporate Council for Conservation luncheon © Jay Harrod/TNC
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