Join SAFE Monarch at AZA Annual Conference, September 14th, 1-3 PM!
Action Goals, Expectations, Commitments
Provide education, outreach, or engagement opportunities related to monarch conservation. This can be as simple as using signage at exhibits and promoting awareness actions to providing hands-on lessons and outreach! Sky's the limit!
Create or maintain a dedicated pollinator habitat on-site or off-site with a focus on native plants (ex. Exhibit site, garden, raised bed, planter boxes or pots). Habitat can take on many forms and it is important to demonstrate that!
Participate in or promote an existing monarch community science initiative most relevant to your location and needs
Administrative Goals, Expectations, Commitments
Designating a staff representative for the SAFE Monarch Program- provides updated contact information, responds to check-ins, surveys, and requests for input (estimated time requirement < 0.5 hours per month)
Completion of annual reporting (~15-20 mins, up to twice per year)
Use of unified messaging developed by the SAFE Monarch Program
Funding and in-kind contributions
Egg: Cash Contribution- $250-499 per year
Listing on annual report
Instar: Cash Contribution- $500-749 per year
Above plus listing on SAFE Monarch Website
Chrysalis: Cash Contribution- $750-999 per year
Above plus digital badge for your website
Imago : Cash Contribution- $1,000+ per year
Above plus acknowledgment at AZA Annual Conference and SAFE Monarch presentations
Funding Initiatives
Program coordination, facilitation, and communications
Distribution of funds through a Request for Proposals for monarch conservation organizations affiliated with SAFE and community partners that are invited through AZA SAFE Monarch Program Partners supporting projects that prioritize efforts aligned with SAFE Monarch program goals.
In order to continue to make this program accessible, if your institution cannot commit to supporting the program from a financial capacity you may elect to support through in-kind participation.
Examples of In-kind participation:
Host a fundraising event/campaign that donates proceeds directly to the SAFE Monarch dedicated fund to support conservation and coordination efforts.
Active participation in working groups or sub-committees as available.
Provide community engagement program materials for successful programming, events, or projects to be distributed within the SAFE Network for reuse and/or reference.
Conduct a webinar or workshop for the partner network, sharing valuable insights and expertise related to the partner's efforts for SAFE Monarch.
Provide promotional support by sharing SAFE Monarch Network's updates or individual institution efforts on social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, etc.) at least once a month.
Provide graphics, images, or design for signage or promotional materials.
Other in-kind contributions can be submitted for approval.