Partnerships
Conservation doesn’t happen in isolation. It takes us all to save gorillas. From individuals to corporations, we can all do our part. See how your organization can make an impact for gorillas.
Corporate Partnerships
Our partners are organizations with aligned missions to the Fossey Fund, offering crucial annual funding to bolster diverse programs advancing the mission of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund.
Foundations & Grants
Empower groundbreaking research and conservation efforts that safeguard the future of gorillas and their habitats through the transformative impact of annual or multi-year grants.
Gorilla
Council
The Gorilla Council is a membership program the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund created to provide zoos with meaningful ways to become involved in gorilla conservation.
Event Sponsorship
Partner with the Fossey Fund to sponsor our quarterly events, where donors, organizations, and individuals unite to support wild gorilla conservation in Rwanda and the DRC.
Diamond Level
Platinum Level
In-Kind Contributions
Gold Level
Silver Level
Bronze Level
FREDD Studios
In-Kind Contributions
Annual Sponsorship Benefits
DIAMOND
$150K+
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Use of Fossey Fund Logo
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Use of "Partner/Sponsor" with Fossey Fund name
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Digital listing (logo) on donor wall at Ellen Degeneres Campus
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Tagged in Social Media 3x a year
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Potential story based on mutually agreed upon content
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Sponsor Page Recognition
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Logo in quarterly Gorilla Journal
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Fossey Fund to provide content support for stories you want to do
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Access to photos for own social media outlets, website, and/or newsletter to promote relationship (via toolkit)
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Virtual presentation by Fossey Fund CEO for staff and/or clients
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Complimentary VIP + Sundowner tour at Ellen DeGeneres Campus for company representatives
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Gorilla VR Experience Provided By IMMOTION at Organization Event
PLATINUM
$100K+
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Use of Fossey Fund Logo
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Use of "Partner/Sponsor" with Fossey Fund name
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Digital listing (logo) on donor wall at Ellen Degeneres Campus
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Tagged in Social Media 3x a year
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Potential story based on mutually agreed upon content
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Sponsor Page Recognition
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Logo in quarterly Gorilla Journal
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Fossey Fund to provide content support for stories you want to do
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Access to photos for own social media outlets, website, and/or newsletter to promote relationship (via toolkit)
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Virtual presentation by Fossey Fund CEO for staff and/or clients
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Complimentary VIP tour at Ellen DeGeneres Campus for company representatives
GOLD
$50K-$99,999
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Use of Fossey Fund Logo
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Use of "Partner/Sponsor" with Fossey Fund name
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Digital listing (logo) on donor wall at Ellen Degeneres Campus
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Tagged in Social Media 3x a year
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Sponsor Page Recognition (Logo)
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Access to photos for own social media outlets, website, and/or newsletter to promote relationship (via toolkit)
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Complimentary VIP tour at Ellen DeGeneres Campus for company representatives
SILVER
$25K-$49,999
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Use of Fossey Fund Logo
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Use of "Partner/Sponsor" with Fossey Fund name
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Digital listing (logo) on donor wall at Ellen Degeneres Campus
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Tagged in Social Media 1x a year
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Sponsor Page Recognition (Logo)
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Access to photos for own social media outlets, website, and/or newsletter to promote relationship (via toolkit)
BRONZE
$10K-$24,999
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Use of "Partner/Sponsor" with Fossey Fund name
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Digital listing (name listing) on donor wall at Ellen Degeneres Campus
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Sponsor Page Recognition (name listed)
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Access to photos for own social media outlets, website, and/or newsletter to promote relationship (via toolkit)
Gorilla Council for Conservation Action
The Gorilla Council is a membership program of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund created to provide zoos with meaningful ways to become involved in gorilla conservation. By becoming a Gorilla Council member, your institution will be involved in:
- Protecting gorillas and the region’s biodiversity
- Advancing research and education on gorillas
- Training future conservation leaders
- Empowering local communities to safeguard gorilla habitats
Membership Benefits
$10,000+
Giving Level
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Logo featured on digital signage at the Ellen Campus
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Logo on Fossey Fund Website
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Quarterly e-version of Gorilla Journal
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Invitation to Fossey Fund Webinars
$2,500-$9,999
Giving Level
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Name listing on website
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Quarterly e-version of Gorilla Journal
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Invitation to Fossey Fund Webinars
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2022-2023 Council Members
Buffalo
Zoo
Dickerson
Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo
Little Rock Zoo
Milwaukee
County Zoo
Become a Partner
Contact us for more information about becoming a partner.