October 23, 2020
Puget Sound Business Journal | 2020 Giving Guide
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BRIEF HISTORY
WOODLAND PARK ZOO
Founded in 1899, Woodland Park Zoo has sparked delight, discovery and unforgettable memories for generations of people of all ages. People who experience the wonders of the natural world are inspired to protect it. That’s why every year we lead more than 1.3 million people on a journey that fosters a lifelong love of animals, makes science come alive and gives people the tools to take conservation action.
UPCOMING EVENTS WOODLAND PARK ZOO 5500 Phinney Avenue N. Seattle, WA 98103 Phone: 206-548-2500
JUNGLE PARTY
GIVING DAY
July 9, 2021 Woodland Park Zoo, North Meadow
September 2021
Jungle Party is Woodland Park Zoo’s signature, annual fundraiser that brings together more than 1,000 of the Puget Sound Region’s civic and philanthropic leaders. Enjoy exclusive tours of animal habitats, a colorful reception with hors d’oeuvres and cocktails from local culinary leaders, a summer-inspired coursed dinner, unique auction items, raffle and wine toss opportunities, and more! Jungle Party raises more than $1.7 million each year to support excellence in animal care, wildlife conservation, science education programs and accessibility for all.
All for Animals Giving Day is Woodland Park Zoo’s 24-hour online giving event! In its third year, this important day allows the zoo to connect with the community to raise funds and highlight the zoo’s core operations and critical programs. You choose what campaign your gift supports and gifts of all sizes make a difference for the animals in our care and around the world! Giving Day gifts also help sustain our zoo as a green oasis and point of pride for all in our region to enjoy.
For more information about upcoming events: Steven Freygang, Steven.Freygang@Zoo.org, 206-548-2420
Fax: 206-548-1536 www.zoo.org zooinfo@zoo.org facebook.com/WoodlandParkZooSeattle/ @woodlandparkzoo
PRESIDENT AND CEO
Woodland Park Zoo’s ambitious vision for a sustainable future is helping save species in the Pacific Northwest and around the world.
Alejandro Grajal, Ph.D.
MISSION STATEMENT Woodland Park Zoo saves wildlife and inspires everyone to make conservation a priority in their lives.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR
Matt Rosauer
VICE CHAIR
Sandy Stelling
TREASURER Jill Walker
SECRETARY
Irwin Goverman
BOARD MEMBERS
Larry Phillips
Linda Allen
Robert Plotnick
Kristi Branch
Bart Ricketts
Anders Brown
Kyle Rolfe
Warren Brown
Kevin Schofield
Jim Burgett
Diane Shrewsbury
Stacey Campbell
Bryan Slinker
Lisa Graumlich
Laurie Stewart
Barbara Gordon
Ethan Stowell
Angela Griffin
Stephanie True
Rosemarie Havranek
Pallavi Wahi
Marlon Herrera
Joseph Woods
Bill Hilf
Evan Wyman
Matt Hill Holly Hirai
EX-OFFICIO
Jeff Leppo
Jesús Aguirre
Katie Matison
Jeanne Kohl-Welles
Shelley McKinley
Alejandro Grajal
In our Strategic Plan, we commit to the highest standards of animal care with new levels of engagement and transparency, providing extraordinary experiences for people to connect with wildlife, and fostering a social movement for conservation. The zoo is dedicated to ensuring that our extraordinary experiences are equitable, accessible, and affordable to all members of our community by reducing economic, cultural, and geographic barriers. Our pioneering empathy research is also helping Woodland Park Zoo understand how to spark a deeper sense of compassion and engagement that leads people of all abilities and interests to embrace a conservation ethic and action at the zoo and around the world.
CORPORATE GIVING OPPORTUNITIES VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
DONATIONS
SPONSORSHIPS
Woodland Park Zoo is building a global movement for conservation. Through our alignment with more than 300 corporate partners, we create relationships to advance your mission and ours through team building or companywide volunteering. As public health guidelines allow, corporate volunteering can include working with our horticultural team, creating animal enrichment activities with animal management staff, or lending your skill-based expertise to drive the zoo’s strategic projects.
Gifts and sponsorships support mission-based programs that help save animals and their habitats. These contributions also help fund access and education programs for underserved youth and communities, world class animal care, innovative sustainability programs, and more! As a donor, organizations gain visibility to community members and receive a multitude of attractive, customized benefits to reach your desired outcomes and highlight our shared values.
From Jungle Party, special exhibits and unique events for donor and member audiences, to ZooTunes and Wild Lanterns, Woodland Park Zoo offers countless opportunities for alignment with our cherished brand and high visibility. Our expert staff are eager to tailor sponsorship and cause marketing opportunities that meet corporate goals while supporting our brand pillars of community, sustainability and hope for a bright future for animals and people, alike.
OUTCOMES
• Increase equitable opportunities for extraordinary experiences through free and reduced price tickets, family memberships and no cost virtual learning content for families experiencing economic, cultural, ability or public health barriers to accessing the zoo. • Lead in world-class animal and veterinary care, including science-based nutrition and husbandry plans. • Expand empathy through up-close and virtual Ambassador Animal encounters for school kids. • Protect 2.2 million acres of endangered species habitats locally and globally though wildlife conservation partnerships. • Advance award-winning and inclusive adult volunteer program that earned top honors in our field in 2020.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Sarah Valentine, Vice President of Development | 206-548-2624 | sarah.valentine@zoo.org
