Just like the individual drops of water that form the Colorado River, the gifts of donors to WRA combine to provide a dynamic stream of support. To honor the vital role of our loyal supporters, we are excited to launch three giving societies. These societies pay tribute to the generous efforts of donors who are woven into our collective narrative and actively shape the present and pave the way for the future.
The Source honors donors who commit to making recurring contributions to WRA.
State-level climate action happens all year long – during and between legislative sessions – and WRA is there every step of the way. Members of The Source provide dependable support toward our persistent and focused efforts to safeguard the West and avert the worst impacts of climate change. Giving regularly is one simple way to activate hope and drive change. Colorado resident Kim Kasic started giving monthly because she “trusts WRA to be responsible stewards of donor support and to make a difference.”
As a finance professional looking for meaningful employment, she joined The Land and Water Fund of the Rockies – now WRA. Kim stayed engaged over the years, including as a board member, and finds that recurring giving makes it easy to budget for philanthropy and spread it out over time
Donors who give to WRA for 15 years or more become part of the Green Society.
The namesake of this society is the late Kelley Green, an environmental lawyer who dedicated years of her life to the West and founded what has grown into WRA. The commitment of loyal donors sustains our team of experts, who develop innovative solutions that can take years to implement.
Jeff Pearson had the good fortune of meeting Kelley Green early in his law career. He later met and gained great respect for the professionalism of WRA lawyers and staff, and the importance of its vision. Annual giving is a priority for the Pearsons, who view it as “a ritual, a duty, a necessity, and belief we’ve passed on.” Their eight grandchildren inspire their continued commitment to generosity and protecting the West.
The 1989 Legacy Society honors donors who make a planned gift of any type to WRA.
WRA was founded in 1989 with the belief that the environment needed a strong community of dedicated advocates. This foundation propelled WRA into what it is today. While we can’t predict exactly what future environmental issues will be, 1989 Legacy Society members make it certain that WRA will have the resources to address them.
Kathy Van Dame and her late husband were introduced to WRA through activism on air quality issues in the Salt Lake Valley in the 1990s. When it came time for estate planning, Kathy included WRA as one of three nonprofits set to receive a portion of her remaining assets after her lifetime. “I’ve seen how WRA continuously builds consensus and is solution oriented. I trust them to make good use of my gifts now and after I’m gone,” she shared.
