Sponsorship

Grow Community Well-Being with Us

Partner with us so the people you serve feel calmer and healthier in their lives and landscapes.

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax-deductible. We will provide a tax receipt for your records.

Sponsorship with us is more than placing a logo. Your support funds nature-based programs that reduce stress, build skills, and create low-maintenance, resilient outdoor spaces for households and communities.

Sponsors choose us because they want to:

Align with Values: Support well-being, nature connection, and environmental resilience in practical ways.
Serve Their People: Offer programs that help customers, members, or staff feel calmer and more confident outdoors.
Share Real Stories: Highlight local people, gardens, and neighborhoods instead of generic stock photos.
See Clear Outcomes: Receive simple summaries, quotes, and photos to share in reports, newsletters, and social media.

We bring evidence-informed, nature-based programs and ready-to-share content. You bring trusted relationships with your audiences. Together, we support the people you care about and the places they live.

Sponsorship Levels

We work with sponsors at several levels. Each level can be tailored to focus on the households, staff, customers, members, or community partners you already support.

Companion Partner

$1,000–$2,499
Walk beside us at the beginning of the journey.

You help us welcome more people into nature-based connection through accessible classes, gardens, and community gatherings that plant seeds of well-being.

Program Impact

Supports local programs, supplies for community gardens, and scholarships for participants who need financial help.

Brand Visibility

Website and social media acknowledgment, plus inclusion in ready-to-share stories that highlight your support.

Trailblazer Partner

$10,000–$24,999

Help forge new paths.

You empower innovation and expansion, bringing our model of regenerative well-being to new communities and inspiring others to join the movement.

Program Impact
Funds pilot projects and expansions into new neighborhoods, campuses, or partner organizations, with options to focus on your key audiences.

Brand Visibility
All Guide benefits, plus a featured story in our annual impact update and co-branding on major initiatives and related stories you can share with your networks.

Explorer Partner

$1,000–$2,499
Help us explore new possibilities.

You nurture growth and discovery, helping more families, educators, and community groups experience the healing power of nature in everyday spaces.

Program Impact
Expands local classes and neighborhood projects in communities.

Brand Visibility
All Companion benefits, plus mention in email newsletters, class signage, and opportunities to share short stories or micro-videos with your audiences.

Steward Partner

$25,000– $49,999
Help sustain and nurture the movement.

You ensure this regenerative work continues to grow, strengthening the infrastructure that allows us to reach more people and build lasting systems of care.

Program Impact
Supports staff capacity, program replication, and ongoing Ambassador network support in communities you care about.

Brand Visibility
All Trailblazer benefits, plus naming recognition on a key program or site and invitations to occasional strategic partner gatherings and listening sessions.

Guide Partner

$1,000–$2,499
Help light the way for others.

You lead by example, supporting initiatives that help people improve their well-being by connecting deeply with the land and each other.

Program Impact
Supports skill-building and small-group resilience classes that can be offered to your staff, members, or community partners.

Brand Visibility
All Explorer benefits, plus logo on selected promotional materials, named recognition at a project site, and one nature-based well-being class or talk for your team or members.

Visionary Partner

$50,000+
Help shape the future.

You stand with us at the horizon, investing in a cultural shift toward renewal, connection, and care for ourselves, our communities, and the Earth.

Program Impact
Supports large-scale gardens, and community resilience initiatives that can be linked with your regional or national priorities.

Brand Visibility
All Steward benefits, plus exclusive naming rights for flagship projects and priority access to strategic planning conversations and national events where we share this work.

How Sponsorship Works

If you see a fit between your brand and our work, we would love to talk. We keep the process simple and collaborative so you can move quickly.

Start a Conversation: Share your goals, audiences, and budget in a short call or email.
Co-Design a Plan: Together, we choose the right mix of programs and sponsorship level for your brand.
Host and Share: We deliver the programs and provide stories, micro-videos, and impact snapshots you can share with your audiences.
Reflect and Renew: We review outcomes with you and explore what is next for future seasons or campaigns.

Send us an email and share a bit about your organization, who you serve, and the kinds of programs you are curious about. We will follow up within a few business days to explore sponsorship options that match your goals and capacity.

Payment Options

We want your support to flow easily, with as many dollars as possible going directly to programs and gardens.

Most sponsors choose one of these methods:

Check: Many sponsors prefer to mail a check. This option has no processing costs. Our mailing address:

Backyard Abundance

P.O. Box 1605

Iowa City, IA 52244

Bank Transfer: For larger gifts or recurring sponsorships, we can arrange a simple bank transfer (ACH). We include clear instructions on your invoice.
Online Payment: For convenience, we use PayPal to securely process credit and debit cards, as well as PayPal account payments. This works well for smaller sponsorship gifts or when online payment is easiest for your team.

Visit PayPal to make your secure sponsorship donation.

Once we finalize a sponsorship, we will:

Send an invoice and simple agreement outlining the project or program.
Include payment options so you can choose check, bank transfer, or secure online payment via PayPal.
Provide a tax receipt.