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20 Worcester Business Journal • Giving Guide 2016 www.wbjournal.com EcoTarium Future Goals We are well on our way to realizing the goals of our 2016- 2020 Strategic Plan. The Plan is further complemented by the launch of our Third Century Plan Campaign and its goal to reinvigorate the EcoTarium campus and provide a New England focused, thematically cohesive educational experience by our 200th anniversary in 2025. Our strategic goals are advanced through: • Enhancing guest amenities and experiences indoors and outdoors • Increasing accessibility and diversity in all aspects throughout the institution • Raising awareness around the importance of science and nature, inspiring a deeper engagement • Developing long-term asset replacement and acquisition plans The Third Century Plan is comprised of four key initiatives: • Powering the Future: Decommissioning our aged power plant and building an energy-efficient mechanical plant • Explorer Express Train: Replacing 1-½ miles of new track • City Science: An exhibit where visitors can explore the modern city and investigate the science they encounter every day • Wild Cat Station: Brings mountain lions and other native species to our visitors As of September 1, 2016, we've raised $7.2 million of our $9.1 million Third Century Plan Campaign goal. Fundraising Events/Opportunities Become a sponsor, volunteer for an event, and purchase tickets to attend our popular events. Your participation supports our various programs and exhibits. Great Pumpkin Fest, October 22, 2016: The biggest Halloween celebration for families in Central Massachusetts, now in its 13th year and our largest community fundraiser. A Christmas Journey, December 3, 4, 10 and 11, 2016: Celebrate the holiday season with this Worcester tradition; cookies and crafts with Santa, and a ride on the Explorer Express Train. Noon Year's Eve, December 31, 2016: A festive celebration for children and their families to welcome the New Year with kid-friendly countdowns during the day. Earth Day, Friday April 21, 2017: Offering half-price admission, earth-friendly activities, green vendors and entertainment. A Night at the Museum, May 13, 2017: Science comes to life at night during our largest signature fundraising event of the year. Social Science Series, third Thursday of every month from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.: After-hours events for adults to enjoy food, music, and drink, and explore the EcoTarium's interactive exhibits and collections. 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 our 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 for corporate groups and organizations. If you want to put your interests and talents to work for us, please complete a volunteer application on our website or contact Teri Lynes, Coordinator of Volunteer Resources, at tlynes@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) education 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 Museum was founded • Donate to our Annual Fund and check with your employer for matching gifts • Become a Corporate Member • Contribute to our Third Century Plan Campaign by purchasing a paver or making a donation • Make a stock gift or consider adding a provision for the EcoTarium in your will to create a lasting legacy • Sponsor one of our many family-oriented community events or interactive exhibits To purchase a membership or make a donation, please visit us at ecotarium.org. For more information on the 1825 Society, Corporate Membership or Sponsorship, please contact Tracy Dill at 508-929-2715 or tdill@ecotarium.org. Board of Trustees Raymond L. Quinlan Board Chair Rayne Development Corporation Joseph P. Cox President MISSION STATEMENT Service area: In 2015 we welcomed nearly 150,000 guests. We have over 2,100 member families throughout New England and almost 14,000 Facebook fans. While most guests are from New England, we collaborate on projects with national impact. To inspire a passion for science and nature. Contributions, Grants, Memberships and Individual Contributions ........... 34.3% Endowment* ........... 33.5% Earned Income (Admission, Group Visits, Programs and Other) ................................ 32.2% *Includes funds for special projects Top funding sources: Gayle Holland, Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Vice Chair David P. McManus, Alexander Aronson Finning & Co., Treasurer Timothy Gray, UBS Financial Services, Clerk/Secretary Whitney Beals, New England Forestry Foundation, Inc. Paul Belsito, The Hanover Insurance Group John D. Bennett, FLEXcon Company Inc. Todd E. Brodeur, Esq., Fletcher Tilton P.C. William C. Cavanagh, former owner C.C. Lowell Art Supplies Dorothy Chen Courtin, Marketing & Management Associates for Nonprofits Patty Eppinger, Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College Allen W. Fletcher, Worcester Publishing Ltd. EcoTarium (Worcester Natural History Society) 222 Harrington Way Worcester, MA 01604 Phone: 508-929-2700 www.ecotarium.org Employees: Full-time employees: 37 Part-time employees: 35 Annual revenues: $3,760,707 Year founded: 1825 Susan M. Foley, Foley Engines Robert J. Laut, Retired, Bank of America Tia Lotuff, Community Representative Robert C. Macomber, Financial Consultant John E. Mannila, UniBank Robert H. McLaren, Consultant Naureen Meraj, Gamification Consultant Dr. Susan Nava-Whitehead, Becker College Michael O'Brien, WinnCompanies Sherri Pitcher, Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce Marco Rodrigues, Worcester Public Schools Bonnie Scanlon, The Hanover Insurance Group Dr. Greenfield Sluder, University of Massachusetts Medical School William Sullivan, Sullivan Group It's exciting to be part of the EcoTarium as it enters its third century and launches plans to dramatically transform the Museum's interactive and wildlife spaces, providing experiences that encourage discovery and learning. – Raymond L. Quinlan, Board Chair

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