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Monthly Giving
Monthly giving allows individuals who want to make a substantial contribution to the Society to do so by giving smaller gifts over time. Members can increase, decrease, or discontinue their monthly giving amount at any time, and may qualify as Contributing Members or Grosvenor Council members, depending on total annual contribution.

Contributing Members
Deepen your relationship with National Geographic by attending exciting events and getting an insider’s view of the Society’s breakthrough projects. Members who contribute on an annual basis at an amount of their choice have the opportunity to connect with National Geographic on a new level. Learn more about Contributing Member benefits and become a member today!

Grosvenor Council
Gain special access and exclusive travel opportunities with National Geographic by becoming part of the Grosvenor Council! These dedicated individuals support the Society’s work by making annual gifts of $1,000 or more. Learn more about the Grosvenor Council or contact Sarah Festa at +1 202 775 6751 or sfesta@ngs.org.

Explorers Council
Become a leadership donor in support of our grantmaking and exploration initiatives. Attend private events and special trips with the Society’s explorers and experts as part of the Explorers Council. This group of forward-thinking individuals is committed to making annual gifts of $25,000 or more to help further National Geographic’s critical efforts in conservation, research, and exploration. Learn more about the Explorers Council or contact Jacquie Hollister at +1 202 828 5691 or jhollist@ngs.org for more information.

Estate Planning
Donors who include the Society in their will or other estate plans are eligible for membership in the Gardiner Greene Hubbard Society, named after National Geographic’s first president. Learn more about estate planning or contact John-Joseph van Haelewyn at 800 226 4438 or jvanhael@ngs.org.

Honoring a Friend or Family Member
Honor a friend’s birthday or a loved one’s passion for conservation and exploration by making a tribute gift to National Geographic. A contribution can be made in honor or memory of a family member, friend, or colleague. With your permission, we can send a card to the persons you designate to notify them or their family of your contribution. Contact Samantha Walsh at +1 202 862 5283 or swalsh@ngs.org for more information.

Gifts of Appreciated Securities
Stock that has increased in value is one of the most popular assets used for charitable giving. Making a gift of securities offers you the chance to help the Society while realizing important benefits yourself. Contact Julia Yordanova at +1 202 775 6195 or jyordano@ngs.org for more information.

Fund for Exploration
The Fund for Exploration offers opportunities for a total of 33 visionary individuals to become the Society’s closest partners in ensuring that exploration thrives in the next century and beyond. Eight remaining opportunities exist to endow Exploration Chairs at $2.5 million each, named in the partner’s honor. There are 15 remaining opportunities to join the Founders Society to create named, endowed funds at $1 million each to support rigorously peer-reviewed grantmaking at National Geographic.

For inquiries, or if a confidential conversation is preferred, please contact Nancy Rehman at +1 202 828 6670 or nrehman@ngs.org.

Legal Designation of the National Geographic Society
The National Geographic Society is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Our legal name and address are: The National Geographic Society, 1145 17th Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036-4688. Our federal tax identification number is 53-0193519.

Corporate Partnerships
Corporate partners provide an important source of support for the Society’s initiatives. Creative partnerships with business organizations extend the impact of Mission Programs in a variety of ways, including funding, in-kind gifts, shared expertise, and communication of National Geographic’s initiatives to new audiences. Learn how to become a corporate partner or contact David Bennett at +1 202 857 5894 or dbennett@ngs.org.

Foundation Partners
Private foundation partners help National Geographic develop major initiatives in science, exploration, education, and media. Learn more about current priorities and how to get involved or contact Bill Warren at +1 202 862 8653 or bwarren@ngs.org.

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