Giving

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Annual Fund
Unrestricted annual support from the community and from our members is one of the cornerstones of the National Forest Association’s operations. General operating contributions support the creation of innovative programs and make possible the operation of the entire organization and program sites. While restricted support is important to specific programs or capital improvements, unrestricted support enables our educators and volunteers to continue their critical work. As one of the most significant resources for environmental stewardship in the region, our ability to serve schoolchildren across the region and visitors to the forest is dependent in large part on your generous gifts to the Annual Fund.

Planned Giving
If your wish is to make a gift that will support the National Forest Association well into the future, a planned gift may be right for you. Funded now, funded over time, funded as a bequest, or a combination of all three, it is up to you. We can provide information on charitable tax deductions, programs available to you, and proposals specific to you and your family’s needs. Estate planning is available to provide for the National Forest Association’s long-term future.

Sponsor-A-Trail

Become a Sponsor-A-Trail contributor by sponsoring a specific road or trail.  By becoming a sponsor, your organization will optimize the positive impact of volunteer programs.  There are several levels available, along with corresponding recognition.  Customized partnerships can also be arranged.  To apply for sponsorship, fill out the enclosed application and return as indicated.  

Sponsorship Brochure

Sponsorship Application

I Want To Help!
Click here to contact the Development Staff at the National Forest Association. We welcome your inquiries about supporting the SBNFA.Or for more information contact:

San Bernardino National Forest Association
909-382-4802
General Information: smiggins@fs.fed.us
602 South Tippecanoe, San Bernardino, California 92408-3430
Sarah Miggins, Executive Director (Discovery Center Office)
P.O. Box 66, Fawnskin, CA 92333
909-382-2796

Big Bear Discovery Center Campaign
Southern California’s Big Bear Discovery Center is one of the busiest National Forest visitor centers in the western United States attracting over 160,000 visitors per year. At over 13,500 square feet, this facility on the north shore of Big Bear Lake features event areas, an amphitheater, visitor attractions, retail shop and a restaurant.

Big Bear Discovery Center is a family-friendly destination attraction that presents educational information about the forest and mountains through exhibits, eco-tours, programs and special events. It is also the hub for obtaining adventure passes, Forest Service permits, hiking and biking maps, camping information, events calendars and maps of forest off-highway roads.

The Big Bear Discovery Center is managed by the San Bernardino National Forest Association (SBNFA), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service.

Donor Opportunities
Align your interest with the land, environment and cause with Big Bear Discovery Center through a variety of donor opportunities including:

Title Donor of Big Bear Discovery Center
Presenting Donor of “The Mountain” Exhibit
Presenting Donor of The Amphitheater
Family Discovery Room Donor
Community Room Door
Individual Main Exhibit, “The Mountain”

Donors benefits include, depending on donor level: Naming Rights, Donor Wall recognition, Inclusion in all Big Bear Discovery Center publicity, community Outreach opportunities, Donor recognition on Big Bear Discovery Center website, Hospitality and Invitations to special events.

Sponsorship Opportunities
Align your brand or company with Big Bear Discovery Center through a variety of integrated sponsorship packages including:

Title Sponsorship of Big Bear Discovery Center
Presenting Sponsor of “The Mountain” Exhibit
Presenting Sponsor of The Amphitheater
Family Discovery Room Sponsorship
Community Room Sponsorship
Individual Sponsorships of “The Mountain” Exhibit

Benefits include: Exclusivity, Sampling and Promotional Opportunities, Product Placement & Demonstration, Cause Marketing Benefits, Branding Promotion and Publicity, on-Site Signage, Hospitality, Logo ID and Branding and Invitations to special events.

Contact:

Sarah Miggins

Executive Director

(909) 382-2796

Adopt-A-Lookout!
Support your favorite Fire Lookout! The Adopt-A-Lookout program helps us keep all eight historic lookouts maintained and staffed. Everyone who adopts a lookout will receive an attractive, "I Support the Fire Lookout Host Program" decal and will have their name listed at the lookout of their choice.

Adoption Options

$25
Decal and your name listed at your adopted lookout.

$50
The above plus a detailed history of your lookout.

$100
All of the above plus an 8x10 color photo of your lookout.

$500
All of the above plus a private tour of your lookout

$1000 - $2500+ Forest Crown Sponsorship
Your name/company logo on a special recognition plaque for the lookout and for your home or office.

Please go to the Order Form (PDF) and follow the directions. We appreciate your support!.

Wildfire Trailer

The Fire Education Outreach Program consists of more than 100 volunteers dedicated to educating people about wildfire. These volunteers also assist the Forest Service when wildfires occur, providing additional man-power for activities such as answering fire info phones and working at base camps.  This program welcomes financial support to expand its successful outreach throughout California and to provide the volunteers with supplies and materials necessary to perform their services. Since 2003, more than 30,000 visitors have toured the wildfire trailer and it has been exhibited at events attracting a public audience in excess of 100,000.

Program sponsors receive recognition in all support publications, on our website and with logos on the trailer for display as its travels throughout the state.

 

If you would like to become a sponsor or donate to this valuable program, please contact the Program Manager at (909) 382-2697 or email Program Manager .