The Conservancy of Southwest Florida Leadership Circle recognizes those special donors who, each year, give significant cumulative, unrestricted gifts to the annual operating needs of the Conservancy.
Leadership Circle allows us to recognize those who display extraordinary philanthropy while encouraging a consistent and predictable stream of revenue each year from those who maintain their giving at these higher levels. Leadership Circle emphasizes and celebrates recurring annual giving that supports the core mission of the Conservancy to protect our water, our land, our wildlife, and our future.
Please contact Major Gifts Officer Ron Marquette for additional information at ronm@conservancy.org or (239) 776-1373.
Leadership Circle is evolving! For the first time in over a decade, we will be refreshing our Leadership Circle levels and benefits, effective October 1, 2025.
| Benefits by Level | Protector: $2,500 - $4,999 | Defender: $5,000 - $9,999 | Champion: $10,000 - $24,999 | Guardian: $25,000+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free admission to Nature Center campus for up to ten (10) guests including private Electric Boat tour on Gordon River | ||||
| Invitation to Mornings at the Conservancy and other exclusive member events | ||||
| Special recognition in Conservancy media and special events | ||||
| Advance copies of special reports on key environmental issues before the general public | ||||
| Private tour of the Nature Center for you and up to six (6) guests including Conservancy presentation | ||||
| VIP boat excursion to sea turtle monitoring field station on Keewaydin Island | ||||
| Invitation to Compass Evenings at the Conservancy speaker events | ||||
| Private sunset charter through Rookery Bay on the Good Fortune II with light refreshments for up to 20 guests | ||||
| Access to restricted areas such as von Arx Wildlife Hospital and the Python Research Lab with the President and/or program staff | ||||
| Private meeting with the President |
Protector: $2,500 - $4,999
- Free admission to Nature Center campus for up to ten (10) guests including private Electric Boat tour on Gordon River
- Invitation to Mornings at the Conservancy and other exclusive member events.
- Special recognition in Conservancy media and special events
- Advance copies of special reports on key environmental issues before the general public
*Benefits subject to availability and restrictions may apply
Champion: $10,000 - $24,999
All benefits of lower levels, plus:
- Private sunset charter through Rookery Bay on Good Fortune II with wine and cheese for up to 20 guests
*Benefits subject to availability and restrictions may apply
Defender: $5,000 - $9,999
All benefits of lower levels, plus:
- Private Tour of the Nature Center for you and up to six (6) guests including briefing on topics of interest with a member of Conservancy staff (EXCLUDES access to von Arx Wildlife Hospital and Python Research Lab)
- VIP Boat Excursion to Sea Turtle Monitoring field station on Keewaydin Island
- Invitation to Compass Evenings at the Conservancy speaker events
*Benefits subject to availability and restrictions may apply
Guardian: $25,000+
All benefits of lower levels, plus:
- Access to restricted areas such as von Arx Wildlife Hospital and the Python Research Lab with the President and/or program staff
- Private Meeting with the President
*Benefits subject to availability and restrictions may apply
