2025 Ventura Land Trust Sponsorship Opportunities Package

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Serving Ventura Together

Mission & Vision

ThemissionofVenturaLandTrustistopermanentlyprotectthe land,water,wildlifeandscenicbeautyoftheVenturaregionfor currentandfuturegenerations.

Ventura Land Trust (VLT) is a community-driven nonprofit dedicated to preserving open spaces and providing public access, which in turn improves the quality of life, boosts the economy, and enhances well-being in Ventura and its neighboring areas Since its founding in 2003 by concerned community members looking to protect vulnerable natural spaces, Ventura Land Trust has grown into Ventura County’s leading nonprofit for managing open spaces

Currently, VLT conserves and stewards more than 3,800 acres of open space, maintaining a balance between public access and environmental conservation to benefit members, the community, and native plant and wildlife populations

Why Become a Sponsor

Sponsoring Ventura Land Trust offers businesses and individuals a unique opportunity to support local conservation efforts, enhance community wellbeing, and preserve Ventura’s natural beauty for future generations Sponsors benefit from increased visibility and positive goodwill through marketing and event partnerships, aligning their brand with environmental stewardship and sustainability values It's a meaningful way to make a lasting impact while connecting with like-minded individuals and organizations

Ventura Land Trust Tax ID #: 01-0769456

Ventura Land Trust acknowledges that the lands currently in its care are the ancestral and unceded territory of the Chumash people. We pay respect to the Chumash traditions and culture, past and present, that guide our stewardship practices

From the Director

HAPPY, HEALTHY, & THRIVING:

A COMMUNITY EFFORT

Recently I was driving to work along Seaward Avenue, and as I slowed for a red light I saw that the neighboring vehicle had a VL sticker on it. Of course, I looked at the driver to see if I recog i d them, and I did not. In a way, it was especially exciting to se someone that I didn’t know who loved our work so much, they willing to slap a sticker on their car to show their support

Ask my kids (because they like to make fun of how excited I g when I spot a VLT sticker “in the wild”) – those stickers are lik beacon to me. It’s great fun to watch their presence grow ac the region. And so something as mundane as commuting to w becomes a time to reflect upon brand recognition

VLT’s Harmon Canyon Preserve serves an average of 100,000 visitors per year. As its popularity increases, and as VLT prepares to open the new Mariano preserve to the public in 2025, VLT’s profile continues to gain prominence throughout the region. Features by the Los Angeles Times and the Ventura County Star draw even mor attention

We know that spending time in nature is good for you, body and soul. Our community gets it too. We’re proud to benefit our community – to help our neighbors’ physical, mental, and emotiona health, the health of our native plants and wildlife, and the health our aquifers and our beautiful ocean

Removed more than 16,000 lbs. of trash from the Ventura River

Over 1,000 students participated in outdoor education programs

When you choose to sponsor Ventura Land Trust, you are showing the community that you and your business are concerned for the health and well-being of our environment and our community members too. You’re not only supporting our work to keep this place special, healthy, and thriving; you ’ re aligning your brand with ours.

Please join us in protecting and restoring healthy, vibrant ecosystems, building trails, and providing access to some of the most beautiful landscapes in Ventura County. Make forever impact by supporting the work of Ventura Land Trust – current and future generations will thank you!

With warm appreciation,

Melissa Baffa Executive Director

Completed breeding bird surveys at Mariano and analyzed data from almost 100 volunteer avian surveys at Harmon Engaged in over 209 community events

4+ miles of new trails constructed

HARMON CANYON SPONSORSHIP

Bench with plaque in VLT Preserve

VLT Preserve drive tour for 10, or private guided hike for 20

Private dinner for 20 at VLT Preserve

Recognition in bi-annual Outlook mailer and dedicated social media shoutout

Exclusive Sponsorship placement on VLT website for 2025

Banner placement at all major VLT events

Wild & Scenic Film Festival

Up to 30 VIP tickets

Presenting Sponsor recognition, speaking opportunity, premier logo placement on WSFF marketing materials and ticket page, tabling options, banner display, and marketing materials in General Admission area and VIP Lounge

Supporter Spotlight

Speaking opportunity, tabling opportunity, and premier logo placement on all marketing materials

$100,000

MARIANO SPONSORSHIP

Oak tree with plaque in VLT Preserve

VLT Preserve drive tour for 10, or private guided hike for 20

Happy hour in VLT Preserve for 20

Recognition in bi-annual Outlook mailer and dedicated social media shoutout

Principle recognition on Sponsorship Page

Banner placement at all major VLT events

Wild & Scenic Film Festival

Up to 20 VIP tickets

Presenter recognition, principal logo placement on WSFF marketing materials and ticket page, tabling options, banner display, and marketing materials in General Admission area and VIP Lounge

Supporter Spotlight Event

Presenter recognition, principal logo placement on all marketing materials

$50,000

Photo by Liam Pickhardt

BIG ROCK SPONSORSHIP

Leaf on the Harmon Canyon Legacy Wall VLT Preserve drive tour for 4 or guided hike for 10

Logo in bi-annual Outlook mailer and dedicated social media shoutout

Logo and link on Sponsorship Page

Wild & Scenic Film Festival

Up to 15 VIP tickets

Banner display

Logo featured on marketing materials and ticket page

Supporter Spotlight Event

Invitation for up to 8

$25,000

Logo in bi-annual Outlook mailer and dedicated social media shoutout

Logo and link on Sponsorship Page

Wild & Scenic Film Festival

Up to 10 VIP tickets

Table display

Logo featured on marketing materials and ticket page

Supporter Spotlight Event

Invitation for up to 6

$10,000

Logo in bi-annual Outlook mailer

Logo and link on Sponsorship Page

Wild & Scenic Film Festival

Up to 6 VIP tickets

Banner display

Logo on marketing materials and ticket page

Supporter Spotlight Event

Invitation for up to 4 HAYDEN SPONSORSHIP

$5,000

SUPPORTER SPONSORSHIP

Name and link on Sponsorship Page

Wild & Scenic Film Festival

Up to 4 VIP tickets

Banner display

Name on marketing materials and ticket page

Supporter Spotlight Event

Invitation for 1

$1,000

If you ' re interested in becoming a 2025 VLT Sponsor, please

Name in bi-annual Outlook mailer

Name and link on Sponsorship Page

Wild & Scenic Film Festival

Up to 4 VIP tickets

Banner display

Name on marketing materials and ticket page

Supporter Spotlight Event

Invitation for up to 2 STEWARD

$2,500

Name on Sponsorship Page

Wild & Scenic Film Festival

Up to 2 VIP tickets

Name on marketing materials and ticket page ADVOCATE SPONSORSHIP

$500

2024 OUTREACH REPORT

900 Wild & Scenic Film Festival attendees

150 Supporter Spotlight attendees

EMAIL EVENTS

7, 103 on email list 1-2 emails per week

Average 50.30% open rate

5,200 Facebook followers

300,694 reach

7,270 Instagram followers

240,573 reach

MAIL

2 Outlook Newsletters issues mailed annually 933 reached per issue

SOCIAL MEDIA

Average 8,622 website visitors per month

New website launched in Feb 2024

RAFFLE & AUCTION DONATION

Support VLT by contributing to our raffle and silent auction fundraisers!

Raffles and auctions are critical to the success of our fundraisers, with all proceeds directly advancing VLT's mission to permanently protect open space for current and future generations.

Your donations are tax-deductible, and you will receive an in-kind letter for your contribution.

We are looking for the following items:

Tax benefits for charitable contributions are available to taxpayers who itemize deductions. To claim a deduction on taxes, the donor or a tax professional determines the fair market value of the contributions.

Ventura Land Trust Tax ID #: 01-0769456