Leadership Giving
Be at the Heart of Gorilla Protection
Join a community of donors whose annual generous support enables high-impact results for wild gorillas, their ecosystem, and the communities of people who live nearby in Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The Digit Society
- Invitation to regional in-person events
- Personal Liaison – dedicated staff member available to you year-round
- Exclusive access to staff subject matter experts
- Complimentary VIP Behind the Scenes tour at the Ellen Campus (advance reservations required)
- Digital listing at Ellen DeGeneres Campus
- Monthly e-newsletter (digital)
- Quarterly Gorilla Journal (print or digital)
- Invitation to Annual Webinar hosted by Fossey Fund CEO
- Annual Fossey Fund Zoom background image
- Monthly screensaver/zoom background images
- Annual digital photo book
The Digit Society of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund is a distinguished group of individual donors whose substantial ongoing commitment to the Fossey Fund embodies the spirit of Dian Fossey’s favorite gorilla, her beloved Digit. Digit Society members ensure the survival of gorillas through annual gifts of $10,000 or more.
The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund is the result of one woman who dared to make a difference, and her legacy is an enduring and powerful reminder that one person’s actions can truly change the world.
When you join the Digit Society, with an annual gift of $10,000 or more, you say “yes” to making a difference, just as Dian Fossey did when she first climbed Mt. Karisimbi to find Digit and the other mountain gorillas so many years ago.
Become part of the Digit Society, today and help us continue Dian’s great work and Digit’s legacy! You’ll get a personal staff liaison and access to the experts on our staff, as well as other VIP benefits.
Dian Fossey Leadership Circle
- Invitation to regional in-person events
- Monthly e-newsletter (digital)
- Quarterly Gorilla Journal (print or digital)
- Invitation to Annual Webinar hosted by Fossey Fund CEO
- Annual Fossey Fund Zoom background image
- Monthly screensaver/zoom background images
- Annual digital photo book
The Dian Fossey Leadership Circle is a community of donors whose generous annual support enables high-impact results for gorillas, their habitat and the communities near them in Rwanda and the DR Congo. Donors who give from $1,000 to $9,999 annually are welcomed into this circle.
Dian’s firm commitment to wildlife preservation reminds us all of the power of one person’s actions to change the world. In that same indomitable spirit, we invite you to join the Dian Fossey Leadership Circle today.
Become part of the Dian Fossey Leadership Circle today!
Legacy Society
- Invitation to regional in-person events
- Monthly e-newsletter (digital)
- Quarterly Gorilla Journal (print or digital)
- Invitation to Annual Webinar hosted by Fossey Fund CEO
- Annual Fossey Fund Zoom background image
- Monthly screensaver/zoom background images
- Annual digital photo book
The Dian Fossey Legacy Society has been created for donors who have indicated that they are including the Fossey Fund in their estate plans. Your legacy gift will help secure the future of our efforts in conservation, education, scientific research and helping communities thrive, creating a brighter future for generations to come.
As a member of our Legacy Society, you will also receive all the benefits of our other supporters, including our newsletters and event invitations.
If you have already included us in your estate plans or want to learn more about the ways to do this, please contact us.
Silverback Society
- Invitation to regional in-person events
- Monthly e-newsletter (digital)
- Quarterly Gorilla Journal (print or digital)
- Invitation to Annual Webinar hosted by Fossey Fund CEO
- Annual Fossey Fund Zoom background image
- Monthly screensaver/zoom background images
- Annual digital photo book
The Dian Fossey Silverback Society is a special group of donors who have been giving to the Fossey Fund for 25 years or more. Membership in this group means you are committed to conservation for the long-term and enjoy the benefits of keeping up with all of our work!
Conservation Crew
The Dian Fossey Conservation Crew members commit to saving gorillas and helping people every day through monthly giving. Monthly donors provide the steady, reliable support we know we can always count on. A gift of just $84 per month will also put you in our Dian Fossey Leadership Circle!