Leadership Donors make a Difference

Leadership Donors embody what it means to be a hero for raptor conservation and help sustain the Sanctuary, inspire the next generation, and safeguard raptors globally. Entry begins at the $250 donation or the Merlin-Club level, and we celebrate your support by offering exclusive events. Our goal is to connect you with other leaders, the Sanctuary you protect, and its professional scientists and educators.

Benefits

• Complimentary invite to a spring and autumn President’s Circle.

• Invitation to select opportunities to interact with scientists and educators.

• Standing invitation to observe in-the-field experiences with live raptors.

• Guided tour of facilities with President Sean Grace for the ultimate chance to learn more about our staff and programs.

If distance or your schedule prevents you from participating in a planned event, we can always schedule a personal visit, share written reports, or set up a phone or zoom update. Let us know how we can best meet your needs and interests.

Members of the Rosalie Edge Society have taken their leadership commitment beyond the ordinary. For them, our raptor conservation mission has inspired an investment of $25,000 or more through a planned gift or a cash gift to an endowment or the Land Conservation Fund. Their support ensures the legacy of Hawk Mountain endures for generations to come.

To learn more about the Rosalie Edge Society, join as a Leadership Donor, or explore other giving opportunities, please contact us today.

Mary Linkevich Director of Development linkevich@hawkmountain.org

610-756-6000 x212

Exclusive for Leadership Donors and Rosalie Edge Society Members:

Spring President’s Circle

Saturday, May 20 at 10 AM

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Complimentary Brunch

Autumn President’s Circle

Saturday, September 9 at 10 AM

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Complimentary Box Lunch

Invite only. Meet President Sean Grace, hear an investor’s update, and enjoy a presentation by a senior staff member. Mix and mingle, then spend the afternoon on the Mountain.

Both events are ADA accessible.

A jack of many trades, Kay Black’s current volunteer position at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary is just another feat on this impressive woman’s resume. Kay began volunteering in 1995, starting first at the trail gate and bookstore, checking membership status and welcoming visitors. Hawk Mountain appealed to her after she needed a change of scenery from her day job.

Kay worked for the state police for nearly 24 years, starting as a scientist and working her way up to crime lab manager. After retirement, Kay began looking for an opportunity to work with fellow nature lovers. She was familiar with Hawk Mountain, and when her good friend began volunteering here, she knew exactly where she wanted to be.

“Birders are nice people, and I thought, ‘yeah, that’s a good idea.’ I like it up here, I like nature, and I like birds—it just kind of fits.”

Kay also volunteered her time in the Visitor Center parking lot, directing traffic and helping guests find parking during events. She still serves as a parking assistant from time to time, but she eventually landed in her current position in the Julian W. Hill Library housed in the Sanctuary’s Acopian Center. About once a week she comes