Business Partnerships
When your business partners with SVT, you join a growing community of neighbors, public agencies, and environmentally concerned businesses who are committed to conserving the forests, wetlands, and farms that keep our region healthy and beautiful.
Support SVT and your business will:
- Demonstrate its commitment to protecting local natural areas.
- Provide access to 85+ miles of recreational trails in your customers' and employees' backyards.
- Support the habitats of over 1,100 native plant species.
- Provide opportunities for community members to attend free educational programs and events.
- Invest in local climate action by supporting the storage of over 1.6 million metric tons of carbon per year.
- Protect the waterways throughout the watershed of the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers for healthy, living and recreation.
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SVT's Reach
- 51,000 active website visitors annually
- 6,200 social media followers
- 5,600 subscribers to e-News (email newsletter)
- 2,000 + household distribution of print newsletter, The Wren
- 1,900 program and event participants annually
SVT's Impact
SVT is a nonprofit conservation land trust that protects and preserves vital natural areas and farmland in 36 communities between Boston and Worcester, Massachusetts.
SVT has permanently protected more than 6,200 acres across both SVT-Owned Conservation Areas and SVT-Held Conservation Restrictions that prohibit development on land owned by others.
And we actively work to protect more land every day!
Business Member | $250
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When your business supports SVT with an annual gift at the $250 level it will receive the following benefits:
Web & Comms
- Business name, logo, and website link on SVT’s website for one year
- Business name in Annual Impact Report
- "SVT Business Member" shop window sign and web badge
- Group Thank You post on social media
Employee Perks
- A Welcome Packet with a trail guide, tote bag, branded hat, and print newsletter
Signature Event Acknowledgments
- Company Name on the welcome sign at all four of SVT's signature events: Ice Cream Social (member-appreciation event), Annual Meeting, Gala, and Circle of Friends (appreciation gathering for lead supporters)
Signature Event Tickets
- Two tickets to the Ice Cream Social, our summertime member appreciation gathering
Nature Ally | $500
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When your business supports SVT with an annual gift at the $500 level it will receive the following benefits:
Web & Comms
- Business name, logo, and website link on SVT’s website for one year
- Business name in Annual Impact Report
- "SVT Nature Ally" shop window sign and web badge
- Group Thank You post on social media
- Group Thank You in one edition of our monthly e-newsletter
- Group Thank You in one edition of our print newsletter, The Wren
Employee Perks
- Welcome Packets with a trail guide, tote bag, branded hat, and print newsletter
Signature Event Acknowledgments
- Company Name on the welcome sign at all four of SVT's signature events: Ice Cream Social (member-appreciation event), Annual Meeting, Gala, and Circle of Friends (appreciation gathering for lead supporters)
Signature Event Tickets
- Three tickets to the Ice Cream Social, our summertime member appreciation gathering
Friend of the Trails | $1,000
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When your business supports SVT with an annual gift at the $1,000 level it will receive the following benefits:
Web & Comms
- Business name, logo, and website link on SVT’s website for one year
- Business name in Annual Impact Report
- "SVT Friend of the Trails" shop window sign and web badge
- Group Thank You post on social media
- Group Thank You in one edition of our monthly e-newsletter
- Group Thank You in one edition of our print newsletter, The Wren
- Individual Thank You post on social media
Employee Perks
- Welcome Packets with a trail guide, tote bag, branded hat, and print newsletter
Signature Event Acknowledgements
- Company Name on the welcome sign at all four of SVT's signature events: Ice Cream Social (member-appreciation event), Annual Meeting, Gala, and Circle of Friends (appreciation gathering for lead supporters)
- Company name on pre-program slide or sign at Annual Meeting, Gala, and Circle of Friends
Signature Event Tickets
- Four tickets to the Ice Cream Social
- Complimentary tickets to additional popular events throughout the year such as Beer in the Barn or similar
Habitat Steward | $2,500
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When your business supports SVT with an annual gift at the $2,500 level it will receive the following benefits:
Web & Comms
- Business name, logo, and website link on SVT’s website for one year
- Business name in Annual Impact Report
- "SVT Habitat Steward" Shop window sign and web badge
- Group Thank You post on social media
- Group Thank You in one edition of our monthly e-newsletter
- Group Thank You in one edition of our print newsletter, The Wren
- Individual Thank You post on social media
- Brief profile (with logo and weblink) once annually in our e-newsletter
Employee Perks
- Welcome Packets with a trail guide, tote bag, branded hat, and print newsletter
- One private Guided hike for up to 15 employees
Signature Event Acknowledgements
- Company Name on the welcome sign at all four of SVT's signature events: Ice Cream Social (member-appreciation event), Annual Meeting, Gala, and Circle of Friends (appreciation gathering for lead supporters)
- Company name on pre-program slide or sign at Annual Meeting, Gala, and Circle of Friends
- Company name on event webpage for Ice Cream Social
Signature Event Tickets
- Six tickets to the Ice Cream Social
- Two tickets to the Gala*
- Invitation to Circle of Friends
- Complimentary tickets to additional popular events throughout the year such as Beer in the Barn or similar
Land Champion | $5,000
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When your business supports SVT with an annual gift at the $5,000 level it will receive the following benefits:
Web & Comms
- Business name, logo, and website link on SVT’s website for one year
- Business name in Annual Impact Report
- "SVT Land Champion" shop window sign and web badge
- Group Thank You post on social media
- Group Thank You in one edition of our monthly e-newsletter
- Group Thank You in one edition of our print newsletter, The Wren
- Individual Thank You post on social media
- Brief profile (with logo and weblink) once annually in our e-newsletter
- Impact story (150 words plus photo) once annually in The Wren
Employee Perks
- Welcome Packets with a trail guide, tote bag, branded hat, and print newsletter
- Choice of one of the following for 20 employees:
- Private Guided Hike
- Volunteer Day
- Lunch and Learn
Signature Events Acknowledgments
- Company Name on the welcome sign at all four of SVT's signature events: Ice Cream Social (member-appreciation event), Annual Meeting, Gala, and Circle of Friends (appreciation gathering for lead supporters)
- Company name on pre-program slide or sign at Annual Meeting, Gala, and Circle of Friends
- Company name on event webpage for Ice Cream Social
- Annual Meeting Presenting Sponsor
- Company name on email invitation, communications, and event website
- Company name on signs at the event
- Mention during live program
Signature Event Tickets
- Eight tickets to the Ice Cream Social
- Six tickets to the Gala*
- Invitation to Circle of Friends
- Complimentary tickets to additional popular events throughout the year such as Beer in the Barn or similar
Leadership Sponsor | $10,000
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When your business supports SVT with an annual gift at the $10,000 level it will receive the following benefits:
Web & Comms
- Business name, logo, and website link on SVT’s website for one year
- Business name in Annual Impact Report
- "SVT Leadership Sponsor" shop window sign and web badge
- Group Thank You post on social media
- Group Thank You in one edition of our monthly e-newsletter
- Group Thank You in one edition of our print newsletter, The Wren
- Individual Thank You post on social media
- Brief profile (with logo and weblink) once annually in our e-newsletter
- Impact story (150 words plus photo) once annually in The Wren
Employee Perks
- Welcome Packets with a trail guide, tote bag, branded hat, and print newsletter
- Choice of one of the following for 20 employees:
- Private Guided Hike
- Volunteer Day
- Lunch and Learn
Signature Events Acknowledgments
- Company Name on the welcome sign at all four of SVT's signature events: Ice Cream Social (member-appreciation event), Annual Meeting, Gala, and Circle of Friends (appreciation gathering for lead supporters)
- Company name on pre-program slide or sign at Annual Meeting, Gala, and Circle of Friends
- Company name on event webpage for Ice Cream Social
- Annual Meeting Presenting Sponsor
- Company name on email invitation, communications, and event website
- Company name on signs at the event
- Mention during live program - Gala Presenting Sponsor
- Company name on printed invitation, event program, and event signs
- Company name on emailed communications and event website
- Mention during live program
Signature Event Tickets
- Ten tickets to the Ice Cream Social
- Private table for up to 12 guests at Gala*
- Invitation to Circle of Friends
- Complimentary tickets to additional popular events throughout the year such as Beer in the Barn or similar
Keystone Business Partner | Over $10,000
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When your business supports SVT with a transformational gift over $10,000 it will receive all of the benefits of the Leadership Sponsor level plus custom benefits co-designed by your leadership and SVT, such as:
- Co-developed Web & Comms Acknowledgment Plan and Joint Impact Report
- Tailored Choice of Employee Opportunities
- Custom Signature Event Acknowledgement and Access
To start the conversation, please contact Director of Development, Cecil Hynds-Riddle, 978-443-5588, ext.111, [email protected]
Employer Matching, Round-up Campaigns, Silent Auction, and More!
SVT is excited to partner with your business in many creative ways such as:
Portion of Proceeds or Point-of-Sale/Round-Up Donations
When your business donates a portion of proceeds or invites customers to round up their purchase to support SVT, it will receive business sponsorship benefits corresponding with the sponsorship levels listed above.
For example: If your business donates $500 from a point-of-sale fundraiser, it will receive all the benefits of the Nature Ally sponsorship level. Plus! SVT will post about your campaign on social media for an extra marketing boost.
In-Kind Contributions & Silent Auction
When your business donates a product or service to SVT it will be acknowledged on our website, on our social media, and in our Annual Impact Report. Contact us to see if your product or service can benefit SVT and local conservation!
Donors of silent auction items will also be recognized in signage at SVT's Gala.
To donate to SVT's annual silent auction, contact Sally Hild at [email protected] or 978-443-5588 ext. 123
Employer Matching Donations
Many of your employees already support SVT because they believe in what we do. Your company can set up a matching program to match your employees' charitable donations and make an even bigger impact.
Companies usually match donations at a 1:1 ratio, but some match at 2:1, 3:1, or even 4:1. Employer matching programs increase employee satisfaction, sense of belonging, and loyalty. Here's a How-To Guide to start an employer matching program at your company.
Info for Employees Who Love SVT
As an employee how can you encourage your employer to support SVT?
- Tell them why YOU love SVT and why your company would benefit from becoming a Business Supporter.
- Share this website with them or request an info packet at the contact information below.
- Ask if they match employee donations or encourage them to start an employer matching program. (An employer donation matching program means that when you and your co-workers donate to SVT, your company will match your gift and double your impact.)
- Bring your boss to one of SVT's events such as our:
- Ice Cream Social summertime member-appreciation event
- Annual Meeting
- Gala
- Any of our public programs or volunteer workdays - Schedule an informational meeting or a call between SVT staff and your company's leadership by contacting us at the info below.
Contact us about SVT's business partnership program.
Cecil Hynds-Riddle, Director of Development, 978-443-5588 ext.111, [email protected]
Sudbury Valley Trustees is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt nonprofit organization with the Tax ID number: 04-6049963. Your business support is fully tax deductible in accordance with IRS regulations, if no goods or services were received in exchange for the gift.
*When your company donates at the $2,500 or above, your tax deductible portion will be reduced by the fair market value of the goods and services accompanying Gala tickets. In 2026, tickets were sold for $200 each and the Fair Market Value was approximately $125 each.