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22 Worcester Business Journal • Giving Guide 2015 www.wbjournal.com EcoTarium Future Goals Our mission to inspire a passion for science and nature remains the common thread that has connected the work of the museum for nearly 200 years. In 2013, the EcoTarium completed a strategic plan creating four specific goals for the next few years, and conceived our vision statement to be a national leader in engaging communities with science and nature. This vision guides the EcoTarium to seek collaborations with national level partners to bring the benefits of those national partnerships to the EcoTarium and our community, positioning us for generations to come. Our four strategic goals allow us to deliver on our mission and achieve our vision: Institution: Expand our audience and reach by providing substantive, memorable and accessible experiences. Community: Expand our impact locally, regionally and nationally, collaborating to become a necessary resource. Financial Resources: Increase and diversify our sources of financial support, strengthening our institution and its economic impact. Infrastructure: Develop a sustainable infrastructure that enables institutional responsiveness and agility. Fundraising Events/Opportunities There are many opportunities to support our various programs, traveling educational exhibits and permanent hands-on exhibits. Become a sponsor, volunteer for the event and purchase tickets for these popular events: Great Pumpkin Fest, October 24, 2015: The biggest Halloween celebration for families in Central Massachusetts, now in its 12th year, is our largest community fundraiser. Noon Year's Eve, December 31, 2015: A festive celebration for children and their families to welcome the New Year with kid-friendly countdowns during the day. Earth Day, Friday, April 22, 2016: Offering half-price admission, earth-friendly activities, green vendors and entertainment. A Night at the Museum, May 2016: Science comes to life at night at our annual signature fundraising event. Join us for an adults-only evening of fun! Make a community statement for your business! Purchase a personalized, engraved brick paver in the EcoTarium's newest outdoor exhibit, Nature Explore®. For more information contact Tracy Dill at 508-929-2715 or tdill@ecotarium.org. Volunteer Opportunities We have volunteer opportunities to fit a multitude of interests, skills and time commitments. As a volunteer, you will work alongside our talented staff, acquiring new skills and knowledge in the areas that interest you most. Opportunities include: - Working with staff to present interpretive programs that fascinate our guests - Representing the EcoTarium at outreach events, fairs and festivals - Spending time both indoors and outdoors, maintaining our property or caring for our wildlife - Applying administrative and organizational skills behind the scenes, in our offices - Supporting special events like school vacation weeks, Earth Day and Great Pumpkin Fest We have service opportunities available for individual volunteers as well as corporate groups or organizations. If you want to put your interests and talents to work for us, fill out a volunteer application on our website or contact our Coordinator of Volunteer Resources at volunteer@ecotarium.org. Giving Opportunities The EcoTarium's generous donors are essential to helping us deliver on our mission and to fulfilling our role as a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) educational resource. Ways you and your business can be a part of our giving family are: - Become an EcoTarium Member and enjoy year-round benefits - Join our prestigious 1825 Society, named for the year the Worcester Natural History Society was founded - Donate to our Annual Fund - Become a Corporate Member - Make a stock gift, or consider a provision for the EcoTarium in your will (Planned Giving) - Sponsor one of our many family-oriented community events or interactive exhibits To purchase a membership or make a donation to our Annual Fund, please visit us at ecotarium.org. For more information on the 1825 Society, Corporate Membership or Sponsorship, Planned Giving or stock gifts, please contact Tracy Dill at 508-929-2715 or tdill@ecotarium.org. Board of Trustees Raymond L. Quinlan Board Chair Joseph P. Cox President MISSION STATEMENT Service area: In 2014 we welcomed nearly 145,000 guests, a record high! We have over 2,200 members and more than 11,000 Facebook fans. While most guests are from New England, we collaborate on projects with national impact. To inspire a passion for science and nature. Earned Income (Admission, Group Visits, Programs and Other) .................................... 41% Grants and Contracts..... 23% Endowment ................. 21% Memberships and Individual Contributions ............... 15% Top funding sources: Timothy Gray Vice Chair David P. McManus Treasurer Dr. Susan Nava-Whitehead Clerk/Secretary Trustees Whitney Beals John D. Bennett Todd E. Brodeur, Esq. William C. Cavanagh Dorothy Chen Courtin Patricia Z. Eppinger Allen W. Fletcher EcoTarium (Worcester Natural History Society) 222 Harrington Way Worcester, MA 01604 Phone: 508-929-2700 www.ecotarium.org Employees: Full-time employees: 26 Part-time employees 26 Annual revenues: $4,142,094 Year founded: 1825 Susan Foley Michael T. Gorman Gayle Holland Patricia Lotuff Robert C. Macomber John E. Mannila Robert H. McLaren Michael V. O'Brien Sherri Greene Pitcher Dr. Marco Rodrigues Dr. Greenfield Sluder The EcoTarium is about tapping into that childlike enthusiasm for discovery that can open your eyes to the wonders around you — no matter your age. – Raymond L. Quinlan, Board Chair