CCAN fights for climate progress everyday and our members are there with us through it all as we build a strong and diverse grassroots climate movement across the Chesapeake region.
CCAN members provide critical support when we need it most to put our region on the path to climate stability. By becoming a member, you would be making it possible for us to take bold, creative action at the precise moments when our work will make the biggest impact.
We are accountable to you as our supporters, and committed to reporting back to you so that you can be confident that every dollar is put to effective use. Our donor society isn’t a gimmick, every dollar goes into winning our campaigns. As a member of our organization, we will provide you with opportunities for engagement and education, while also connecting you with other supporters.
Choose your Membership Level
Please choose your membership level below. We recommend spreading your giving throughout the year by setting up a recurring membership which can be monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually to make renewal easy! By setting up a recurring gift you are providing us with a steady stream of donations, this allows us to budget and plan more effectively for future campaigns.
Climate Champion Circle ($5,000 plus annual renewal; $1,250 quarterly; $420 monthly)
Climate Champions provide critical support to our mission. With a gift at this level, CCAN can fund a full-time fellow or print the materials for an entire campaign. Donors at this level get an intimate view of the organization through special opportunities such as:
- An annual lunch or briefing with Executive Director Mike Tidwell and/or one of our State Directors
- Signed copy of Mike Tidwell’s book, “Ponds of Kalambayi”
- All opportunities below
Climate Guardian Circle ($1,000 to $4,999 annual renewal; $250 quarterly; $85 monthly)
The generosity of Climate Guardians sustains CCAN’s most critical campaigns. A gift at this level can fund an entire lobby day or a high-quality video to tell the story of a campaign. For this mission-sustaining support, Guardians receive:
- Your choice of a CCAN water bottle or Climate Protector tote bag
- Assistance in setting up lobby meetings with your state legislators (upon request) to discuss CCAN campaigns
- Opportunity for a member of CCAN’s campaign or field staff to present to or provide training to a group of your choice (local club, congregation, etc.)
- All opportunities below
Climate Defender Circle ($350 to $999 annual renewal; $90 quarterly; $35 monthly)
Climate Defenders make up the largest proportion of our Climate Protectors, providing steady support all year round. A gift at this level can fund volunteer training for a statewide campaign. Defenders receive:
- Climate Protector tote bag
- Invitations to Climate Protector Conference Calls, annual CCAN Office Open House, and Climate Change Crash Course training
- All opportunities below
Climate Supporter Circle ($1 to $349 annual renewal)
Climate Supporters make up the largest portion of our base. Climate Supporters provide the support our field team needs to organize and meet the demands of climate change. Supporters at this level receive:
- Access to campaign events and briefings, and regular training opportunities
- Opportunity to provide feedback and input through surveys and direct engagement with CCAN staff
- Receive the semi-annual CCAN Newsletter and report on CCAN’s Annual Outcomes and Finances
- Invitation to climate hikes and events with other CCAN supporters
- Access to our Member Portal (coming soon)
- Invitation to join one of our action teams
- Annual gift statement for tax preparation
How to Give
CCAN is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by the IRS.
There are many ways to give to CCAN. Be sure to check out our Ways to Give page and contact Janet Redman, our Director of Engagement and Partnerships, with any questions concerning major gift donations janet@chesapeakeclimate.org. For general membership inquiries, please contact Courtney Dyson, our Donor Communications Manager, at courtney@chesapeakeclimate.org.