Nonprofit Partner Info

(If you’re a business, head on over to our Business Partner information page.)

Meet the 100+ nonprofit partners here who are participating in Earth Day Oregon 2023!

Earth Day Oregon is a growing annual statewide fundraising campaign that generates awareness, donations, and partnerships on Earth Day (April 22nd) for Oregon nonprofits who are working year-round to create sustainable world.

Since our first year in 2019, Earth Day Oregon has helped raise more than $700,000 for Oregon nonprofits, and the campaign continues to grow.

Together, the collective impact we create each year on April 22nd can accelerate Oregon toward our common goals of healthy environments, equitable communities, and sustainable economies across our state.

While the 2023 nonprofit partner registration deadline of 1/31/23 has passed, you can still learn more on this page about being a part of the annual statewide Earth Day Oregon campaign.

 
How the Campaign Works
Key Campaign Dates
Frequently Asked Questions
 


How the Earth Day Oregon Campaign Works

For Earth Day Oregon 2023, nonprofits, businesses, and community members will take action to amplify the nonprofit partners’ year-round work that’s advancing sustainability in Oregon and beyond.

View the campaign overview flier [PDF] and see the summary below of how the campaign works and who’s involved. Join us!

  • Sponsors are recognized publicly throughout the campaign. Sponsor funds support (1) need-based mini-grants distributed after Earth Day to nonprofit partners, and (2) Earth Day Oregon’s coordination of the growing campaign.

  • Nonprofit partners are 501(c)(3) organizations based in Oregon who advance one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in our state. The nonprofit partner registration deadline is January 31st, 2023.

  • Business partner registration is due by March 7th so Earth Day Oregon for businesses to be posted to the website when the press releases go out. (The final business partner registration deadline is 3/31, and those businesses will still be featured!)

    This is not a greenwashing opportunity—nonprofit partners are responsible for vetting and linking up with business partners who value their work, who are committed to achieving sustainability in Oregon, and who will receive visibility through the campaign.

    Business partners commit to (1) making a meaningful monetary contribution directly to the organization in honor of Earth Day and (2) doing all they can to help get the word out to the public about the partnership and any ways to engage.

    Business partner donations can be a flat monetary gift, a portion of revenue, proceeds from a particular product or service, matching their employees’ April volunteer hours with dollars, and more. There is no minimum dollar amount required; but it should be meaningful to both the business partner and the nonprofit partner.

  • …By donating to and engaging with the nonprofit partner as part of the Earth Day Oregon campaign (in turn raising visibility for the business partner). Many nonprofit and business partners also team up for virtual or in-person events to celebrate Earth Day, publicize their work, and encourage public support. These events are listed on Earth Day Oregon’s online calendar. Earth Day Oregon provides partners with handy resources and templates to make it easy.

  • We do this through our website, partner events calendar, social media, earned media, and other marketing and communication channels. Earth Day Oregon also organizes regional events for partners and sponsors to kick off Earth Month and strengthen community connections.


Key Campaign Dates

 

NOVEMBER 1, 2022:

Nonprofit partner registration opens for Earth Day Oregon 2023

 

DECEMBER 31, 2022:

Early-bird deadline for nonprofit partner registration (to gain early access to partner resources for business partner outreach and campaign planning)

 

JANUARY 17, 2023:

Informational/Q&A meeting for interested nonprofit partners (Virtual)

 

JANUARY 31:

Final deadline for nonprofit partner registration

 

FEBRUARY 9:

Orientation meeting for nonprofit partners (virtual)

 

**MARCH 7:

Preliminary deadline for business partner registration (for businesses to be posted online by the time press releases go out; includes logo upload)

 

MARCH 31:

— Final business partner registration deadline
— Deadline to submit partner Earth Month/Earth Day events for the online calendar (as applicable)

 

APRIL 1: Earth Month begins!

— Each nonprofit partner carries out their Earth Day Oregon 2023 effort (with their 3+ supporting business partners)
— Earth Day Oregon carries out statewide PR and engagement campaign

 

WEEK OF APRIL 3RD (DATES TBA):

Earth Day Oregon hosts mixer events for nonprofit and business partners

 

***SAT. APRIL 22ND:

EARTH DAY!!! Business and individual giving to and engagement with nonprofit partners across the state; peak media coverage

 

MAY 15:

— Deadline for business partner donations to be made to nonprofit partners
— Campaign report survey responses due to Earth Day Oregon (from nonprofit and business partners)

 

WEEK OF JUNE 5:

— Earth Day Oregon distributes mini-grants to eligible nonprofit partners
— Earth Day Oregon sends the Campaign Results Report to all partners

 


Frequently Asked Questions

Are there fees to participate in the Earth Day Oregon campaign as a Nonprofit Partner?

No. There are no fees to participate.

Who is eligible to participate as a Nonprofit Partner?

  • 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Oregon (or with a location in Oregon and/or adjacent states who do major work in Oregon); or are located in Oregon and are fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Earth Day Oregon is a statewide initiative.

  • Partners must advance one or more of the 17 United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals in Oregon. The goals are a framework for global action in partnership to achieve sustainability.

  • Nonprofit partners’ policies and practices must provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals in leadership, staffing and service, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion and any status protected by law. They must not require attendance or participation in religious/faith activities as a condition of service delivery, nor require adherence to religious/faith beliefs as a condition of service or employment.

  • Oregon nonprofits that engage with and benefit marginalized communities who are impacted by systemic racism, discrimination, inequities, and other forms of oppression are encouraged to participate. Earth Day Oregon works to provide extra support to nonprofits that are small, rural, community-benefit (CBOs), culturally-specific, and/or advancing environmental justice.

What do we commit to doing as a Nonprofit Partner of the Earth Day Oregon campaign?

  • Nonprofit partners must recruit at least 3 business partners and ensure they are registered by 3/31/2023. Each business partner agrees to make a meaningful monetary contribution directly to their nonprofit partner in honor of Earth Day, and to get the word out about the partnership as part of Earth Day Oregon. One of the 3 required business partner donations can be in-kind (non-cash). See the Business Partner page for more information and registration.

  • Register your nonprofit organization by January 31st, 2023. (Early-bird registration is due 12/31/22, providing earlier access to campaign resources to support planning and business outreach!)

  • Confirmed nonprofit partners must send a representative to attend a virtual Partner Orientation Meeting. (See the Earth Day Oregon 2023 campaign calendar here.)

  • Nonprofit partners design, plan, and carry out their own individualized Earth Day Oregon campaigns that fit their organization, goals, and audience. This is done while incorporating Earth Day Oregon’s customizable branding and language to make it clear that all partners are part of a larger campaign that is making a collective impact, statewide. Each partners’ campaigns should focus on engagement and action in Earth Month (April), especially on Earth Day (April 22nd.)

  • While many nonprofit partners choose to organize or co-organize virtual or in-person events to boost engagement, media potential, and giving around Earth Day, it is optional to do so! Your business partners may host Earth Day Oregon-related events as well in support of your organization.

Why should my organization participate?

  • To raise awareness, revenue, and business partnerships for your nonprofit! By working together to spotlight Earth Day and to direct donations to advance the nonprofit partners' missions, we are collectively ensuring that Earth Day is amplified.

  • Earth Day Oregon provides nonprofit partners with a timely excuse to ask businesses and individuals to support your crucial work. You’ll receive branded outreach materials, handy templates, a marketing toolkit, and strategy tips to help you recruit your business partners and promote your involvement in the campaign.

  • Earth Day Oregon wants to help you build strong relationships with your business partners, and this campaign provides you with additional benefits to offer to your partners. Being an Earth Day Oregon business partner is a badge of honor that you provide for businesses. business partners' logos are listed on the website, their Earth Day events are added to our community calendar, and some are selected for media coverage on TV, radio or print.

What is Earth Day Oregon’s role?

Earth Day Oregon:

  • Coordinates and promotes the Earth Day Oregon campaign to maximize visibility for partners and statewide action on Earth Day (April 22nd), and all Earth Month long.

  • Prepares cohesive campaign branding and carries out a broad PR and social media plan to maximize attention and support for Earth Day Oregon partners.

  • Develops partnerships statewide to bolster the campaign’s reach and impact.

  • Connects with sponsors who give to Earth Day Oregon in support of the overall campaign. (A portion of these gifts is distributed as need-based mini-grants to eligible Nonprofit Partners at the end of the campaign.)

  • Engages eligible Oregon nonprofit partners to join the annual campaign and runs informational and orientation meetings.

  • Provides support, regular communications, campaign resources, and events to support nonprofit partners (and their business partners) in their campaign efforts, aiming to make it as accessible and easy to participate as possible.

  • Hosts an online Earth Day Oregon action hub including a partner directory with links to donate, a partner event/engagement calendar for the public, and more.

  • Plans and hosts regional partner events to kick off Earth Month and build connections among partners.

How can I learn more?

  • Attend the virtual nonprofit partner pnformational meeting on January 17th!

  • Upon confirmed registration, nonprofit partners gain access to a treasure trove of campaign resources to make your participation easier.

  • Confirmed nonprofit partners must send a representative to attend a virtual Partner Orientation Meeting. (See the Earth Day Oregon 2023 campaign calendar here.)

  • Still have questions or want to connect? Email info@earthdayor.org.

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