Corporate Partnerships

Communities are more than just the people and critters that live within it; they also include organizations and institutions that help us thrive. Again and again, we see that major change comes by organizations making commitments to make the world a better place.

By becoming a partner with Maine Big Night, you are undertaking one of the most noble commitments possible for your community. You are directly supporting conservation and outreach efforts for our local wildlife which will result in long-lasting improvements that involve and benefit everyone; this is, after all, a community project. If you have roads and wildlife in your community, then this is your community too!

People will notice your commitment. Maine Big Night is a widely recognized project that has been featured around the globe for its work and has received multiple recognitions. Our online presence also rivals that of other major environmental organizations – and we are just getting started.

Maine Big Night is a partner with 1% for the Planet, a direct-giving platform for corporations to donate to approved environmental organizations. Please feel free to give via this platform and explore our partnership levels below.

Partnership Levels

Partnership levels represent annual commitments and will be active for one calendar year.

Spring Peeper $250-$499

  • Recognition on Maine Big Night website (~50k views/year)
  • Recognition in our end-of-season report (contributions made after the end of June will be recognized in the following year’s report).
  • Recognition on our social media (Facebook and Instagram; ~7k followers with frequent featuring in other accounts).

Wood Frog $500-$999

  • Increased text size on website and end-of-season report.
  • Personal letter from our executive director with custom Maine Big Night stickers to display our partnership.
  • All benefits from the Spring Peeper level.

Spotted Salamander $1000-$4999

  • Listing as a funder in our next scientific publication
  • Larger text size and opportunity for your logo on our website and end of season report.
  • Opportunity to provide a statement about your commitment in our recognition on social media.
  • All benefits from the Wood Frog and Spring Peeper levels.

Community Conservationist $5000+

  • Invitation for two to a private event with other Community Conservationist organizations. Included will be a guided, hands-on Maine Big Night experience with our executive director and founder.
  • Custom consult to learn how your organization’s actions, property, etc. can become more wildlife friendly.
  • All benefits from the Spotted Salamander, Wood Frog, and Spring Peeper levels.

In-kind Contributions:

We will consider in-kind contributions on a case-by-case basis. In-kind contributions can include ideas such as but not limited to the following: donation of equipment, such as high visibility vests or headlamps; donation of services, such as software subscriptions, statistical analyses, etc.; marketing, such as sharing the project via your company’s approach (e.g., artwork, craft brew, social media influencer, etc.). The value of the in-kind contribution will be matched to one of the above contribution levels.

How to become a partner

To become a corporate partner, please complete the following steps:

  1. Complete this form.
  2. Complete your contribution through our Support page or mail a check to 7 Hubbard Rd, Canaan, ME 04924 (if providing an in-kind contribution, please feel free to contact us at mbn@mainebignight.org to detail your contribution).
  3. We will contact you to confirm and validate our partnership.

MBN Corporate Partnership Policy

Maine Big Night (MBN) is an organization dedicated to wildlife conservation and community-building. As an organization, we seek contributions from individuals and organizations to accomplish our goals. We do not endorse products, services, organizations, or individuals, and sponsorships/partnerships do not alter policy or research positions. MBN reserves the right to refuse any partnership/sponsorship.