Wildlife Conservation Network (WCN) works with conservation organizations at two levels: Associates and Partners.

WCN Associates

WCN Associates are organizations that are committed to animal conservation or welfare. Associates receive a free table/space at WCN's annual Wildlife Conservation Expo, as well as access to WCN's network. Any organization that meets WCN's basic criteria is eligible to be accepted as an Associate.

WCN Associate status is available to any organization that is:

	A registered non-profit
	A wildlife conservation or animal welfare group

What WCN supplies to Associates:

	Free table/space at the annual Wildlife Conservation Expo
	Link from WCN's website
	Access to the Wildlife Conservation Network

What Associates supply to WCN:

	One-time use of mailing list for Expo invitation
	Proof of non-profit status
	Link to WCN's website
	Promotion of the Expo in Associate's newsletter or other mailing

For the 2008 Wildlife Conservation Expo, please click here for the Expo 2008 Application Form

WCN Partners and Application Process

WCN Partners are field-based wildlife conservation organizations that gain Partner status through a highly competitive process. Partners will be featured presenters at WCN's annual Wildlife Conservation Expo. They also receive extensive help in fundraising with a guaranteed minimum of $20,000 per year. Partner status is reviewed annually by the WCN board.

WCN Partner status is extremely competitive due to a limited number of available spaces. We recognize that there are many worthy groups that meet our criteria, however we can accommodate only a small number each year.

What WCN supplies to Partners:

	Featured presenter at Expo
	Private fundraising event with WCN donors
	Media promotion
	Minimum fundraising guarantee of $20,000 per year
	Fundraising and donor development coaching
	Tech and computer support
	Dedicated web page with links on WCN's website

What Partners supply to WCN:

	Business plan
	Copy of annual report
	Photos and promotional materials for marketing
	Availability for media events and opportunities
	Link to WCN's website

Apply for support:

STEP 1
Review the following Partner criteria:

	Working in developing countries
	Focus on a threatened or endangered species (currently we are limited to terrestrial mammals)
	Programs should make a unique contribution to conservation efforts and be highly collaborative with other programs
	Focus on conservation rather than research
	Significant community integration/involvement
	A demonstrated commitment to hiring, developing, and empowering local staff
	Program has recently progressed beyond start-up phase
	Field-based with the principle conservationist living 80% of the time in the range states
	At least 80% of the program budget is spent in the range states
	Budget typically less than $250,000
	Project operates independently of large organizations
	Not-for-profit organization
	Operates with all required government and legal requirements

If your project meets all of the above criteria, proceed to Step 2.

STEP 2
Complete the Cover Sheet (Click here to download the Cover Sheet)

STEP 3
Prepare your Letter of Inquiry including the following information:

	Mission statement
	Brief summary of background and project description
	Total of last year's expenses by country
	Proposed total expenses for next year - percent of expenses by: Administration, Research, Education, and Conservation
	Goals and objectives for next year (one paragraph describing the role of the local community in your work)
	Contact information for three professional references

Letters of Inquiry are to be two pages maximum plus the conservationist's CV/Resume and Cover Sheet.

STEP 4
Mail the Cover Sheet, Letter of Inquiry and CV/Resume to:
Stacey Iverson
Wildlife Conservation Network
25745 Bassett Lane
Los Altos, California 94022 USA

or FAX to:
650-949-3733

or Email to:


A small number of those submitting Letters of Inquiry will later be asked to submit a full application.

LETTER OF INQUIRY DEADLINE DATE - January 15, 2009

2009 Deadlines