PARTNER WITH US
The Forest School Foundation is seeking local businesses to join as sponsors or community partners. By aligning with this pioneering, research-backed educational movement, businesses can foster holistic child development and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards. We prioritize cultivating mutually beneficial relationships, and welcome inquires of all kinds, from corporate sponsorships to collaborative event planning.
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Unique Model of Education
​Support a research-backed, holistic approach to child development that prepares children for the future.
Community Networking
Tap into our wide and engaged network of parents, educators, and eco-conscious locals! Your support is seen, and our community is growing.
Tangible Local Impact
Your beneficiaries are your neighbors, and Asheville's next generation of business owners, entrepreneurs, and community leaders.
Growing a Movement
Turn our pilot program, Growing Wild, into to a movement promoting environmental stewardship, by helping us grow more programs.
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Seed
$100- $250 : Your logo in our quarterly newsletter
Flowering Tree
$1,500 - $2500 : Visibility on our website, a featured social media shoutout, AND a featured shoutout included in our seasonal newsletter as well as FREE admission to all GWFS events!
Sprout
$250 - $750 : Your logo in our quarterly newsletter, Visibility (logo and links) on our website.
Fruiting Tree
$5,000 + Visibility on our website (logos and links), a social media shoutout, a featured inclusion in our seasonal newsletter, AND “On the deck/in person” tabling opportunities during events / option to create collaborative events on our campus!
Sapling
$750 - $1500 : Visibility on our website, logo inclusion in our seasonal newsletter, AND a featured social media shoutout with links!
Mycelial Network
The Mycelial Network is a symbiotic relationship which plays a crucial role in connecting trees and plants underground. Any amount, be it monetary donation or donation of time or resources, helps our forest-school-ecosystem!
There are four primary areas where your contributions will impact:
GWFS Operations Fund: helps us purchase school supplies and materials - outdoor clothing, weatherproof gear, nutritious snacks, and more
GWFS Forestship Fund: helps support tuition for a student in need - need-based student scholarships for historically marginalized groups
Educator Development Fund: helps cover teacher salary and training - fund our yearly teacher trainings, continuing ed and professional development stipends.
Advocacy & Awareness Fund: Help us build more Forest Schools!
Other Ways to Help
Local Business & Corporate sponsorship options are not the only way to support our cause!
Events
Sponsor a program, event, or community day and showcase your organization’s commitment to the Forest School Foundation’s commitment to nature education. Pick a month, week, or day, and we’ll help you promote your opportunity!
Collaborative Marketing
Do you have a product that connects consumers with the natural world? Donating items or a portion of sales is a wonderful way to support us, while gaining valuable exposure.
Make it Meaningful
Have an idea? Reach out! Your support advances our mission of developing Forest Schools across WNC and further supporting marginalized communities in having access to the natural world.
