Business & Corporate Support
Discover Life in America is providing businesses with many exciting opportunities to become involved with the ATBI. This amazing project made up of the best and brightest park staff, scientists, researchers, photographers, graduate students, educators, and citizen scientists working together on a model for research in biodiversity was recently termed "The Worlds Biggest Science Project" by Southern Living Magazine. The spectrum of color of the flame azaleas on Gregory Bald beautifully illustrate the diversity of life, even within a given species. |
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Discover Life in America is proud of the support we have received from visionary corporate partners to develop scientific methodologies and tools for understanding global biodiversity. These corporate partners also provide necessary funds to involve educators, volunteers, and schoolchildren in incredible hands-on learning experiences with ATBI.
There are many opportunities for companies who want to share in the ATBI vision and excitement of discovery. In developing corporate supporters, we also provide opportunities for employees to volunteer, give executives the opportunities to roll up their sleeves and get out in the field, and provide interactive presentations to take the excitement of discovery beyond park boundaries and into boardrooms. Listed below are a few ways your company can play a role in this exciting adventure in discovery.
Corporate and Business Donations
All business gifts of $25 or more receive the ATBI Quarterly and invitations to the annual ATBI conference and special events.
Business gifts of $100 or more will also be listed on the Discover Life in America website.
Business gifts of $500 or more will also be recognized and thanked during the annual Friends of the Smokies’ Friends Across the Mountains broadcast (via WBIR in Knoxville and WLOS in Asheville) and in advertisements in area newspapers.
To establish or renew your business or organization gift, Click here for a donation form that you can fill out, print, and return by mail.
OTHER WAYS OF GIVING
There are many ways that your business or corporation can help ATBI education and research efforts in Great Smoky Mountains National Park:
Donations of Products and Services
Donated goods and services are vital to non-profit organizations. Whether you can provide free lodging for scientists in local hotels and motels near the park, donate an auction item, scientific or photography equipment, or host a fundraising event there are many ways your business can help! Through Discover Life in America and Friends of the Smokies, companies reduce ATBI costs by providing everything from llamas so scientist can work in remote locations, to cook outs for hungry students conducting field work.
Volunteer Opportunities
Corporate leadership translates to volunteer leadership. Discover Life in America offers many opportunities for team building,or for individual employees to volunteer. Whether you work on events, bio-quests, or trail surveys, you and your coworkers will contribute to real science, helping to protect America’s most visited national park. Click here to learn more about Discover Life in America’s Volunteer Program.
Other opportunities for to companies become involved in ATBI include:
Internships
The ATBI provides tremendous opportunity to encourage, nurture, and support young people’s interest in science and taxonomy. Company sponsored internships, endowments, and educational programming make a real difference in encouraging gifted students toward careers in science and science education.
ATBI Conference Sponsorship
Connect with scientist and researchers working on the ATBI by sponsoring conference workshops, breakout sessions, receptions, or guest speakers for the Annual Biodiversity Conference. Held in late fall, this conference continues to grow, attracting many scientists, educators, and students.
Special Event Sponsorship
Companies play a pivotal role in leveraging DLIA's financial resources by underwriting annual events. The Biodiversity Auction and Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage Auction bring new donors to ATBI while giving businesses the opportunity to play an important role in park stewardship.
Designated Gift Opportunities —
Through grants or other special gifts, companies can help fund research or educational programs.
Invite us to Speak
Staff and volunteers with Discover Life in America appreciate the opportunity to share our new discoveries and the excitement of the inventory with your employees, business organizations or community groups. Whether you need a short presentation, an in-depth program, or a field trip in the park, we are happy to educate your employees and colleagues on one of the world’s most exciting research projects.
Countertop Displays and Educational Kiosks
Your business can offer brochures or display educational information on Discover Life in America while you help your customers learn to be a part of the excitement of ATBI, too!
If your company would like help conduct the ATBI in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and be a part of our educational work, or if you know someone who is interested in more information about corporate and business opportunities, please contact Emily Jones, DLIA Development Coordinator at Friends of the Smokys (865) 453-2428 or fotsej@bellsouth.net. The ATBI is an adventure in learning and discovery every single day!
Thank you for your supporting for Discover Life in America!
