The Grosvenor Council is an international group of individuals who demonstrate their commitment to the Society by donating $1,000 or more annually. Council members' gifts support expeditions and scientific fieldwork, promote conservation, encourage geographic "fluency" in today's youth, and engage the public through exhibits, live events, film and new media.
Today's advances in science and the broadening definition of exploration require new approaches to fulfill National Geographic's mission and inspire people to care about the planet. Members of the Society's Grosvenor Council are keeping exploration vibrant in the 21st century and beyond by providing the critical support that enables new generations of explorers and researchers to address them.
Partner with National Geographic and inspire people to care about the planet by joining the Grosvenor Council.
Grosvenor Council Benefits
Grosvenor Council members enjoy benefits that let them experience the projects and people they support, including custom travel opportunities.
Member Benefits
Member: $1,000-4,999
- National Geographic magazine
- Invitations to regional events and annual Grosvenor Council Weekend
- Advance notice for NG Expeditions (travel opportunities) and NG Live! lectures
- Geo-Link e-newsletters
- Recognition in the Society's Annual Report
- Online member community
Geographer: $5,000-9,999
All the benefits of Members plus:
- Annual Chairman's Exploration Gift Pack (select NG book title and media from the year)
- Invitations to special regional lunches and dinners featuring NG explorers, grantees, and experts
- Membership in NG Expeditions Lifelong Explorer program and special discounts on upcoming trips
- Online recognition at nationalgeographic.com
Trekker: $10,000-24,999
All the benefits of Members and Geographers plus:
- Invitation to exclusive National Geographic Explorers Symposium
- Access to customized travel opportunities
- Invitations to VIP National Geographic events
Adventurer: $25,000-49,999
All the benefits of Members, Geographers, and Trekkers plus:
- Annual recognition in National Geographic magazine
- Invitations to NGS Committee for Research and Exploration luncheon
Explorers Circle: $50,000 and above
All the benefits of Members, Geographers, and Trekkers plus:
- Invitation to join special VIP trips*
- Field opportunity with NG Explorer-in-Residence*
- Invitation to annual Founders Society dinner celebrating NG grantees and explorers
Traveling With the Grosvenor Council
Joining the Grosvenor Council opens the door to exclusive travel opportunities with some of National Geographic's top experts. Recent Grosvenor Council trip offerings have included exploring the temples of Bhutan with photographer Chris Rainier, and joining Mike Fay in Gabon to track wildlife in national parks he helped establish. Members are also invited to participate in a weekend getaway devoted to National Geographic, its projects, and its personalities. Members who donate $10,000 or more annually can develop custom travel experiences to destinations all over the globe with our travel experts
at NG Expeditions.
*Donor pays travel costs
