Partnership Prospectus

Working to ensure we have ‘Turtles for Tomorrow’

Sea Turtle Foundation’s mission is

Our Mission

Sea Turtle Foundation is Australia’s most recognised and reputable charity dedicated to the protection and conservation of sea turtles in Australia and the Indo-Pacific region. Since 2001, we have built a reputation as a professional and effective conservation organisation.

Sea Turtle Foundation is actively seeking corporate partnerships or donations to continue our sea turtle conservation work.

We provide a range of opportunities where businesses can directly impact conservation outcomes for turtles. Each partnership is unique and your interests and requirements will be discussed with one of our Directors to tailor an individual partnership plan. Indicative types of partnership plans we offer are presented in the following prospectus.

Introduction

“To safeguard sea turtle populations, migration routes and habitats, and support activities that increase sea turtle numbers worldwide.”

Sea turtles are one of the world’s most loved, iconic and therefore most marketable animals across all sections of the community. They serve important ecological functions in the marine environment but all species are threatened nationally and internationally. Turtles are recognised as an indicator of broader environmental health and, in recent years, have exposed significant environmental shifts. Multiple threats such as climate change, habitat modification, and pollution impact turtle populations and it is imperative that these threats are addressed.

Investing in sea turtles

Public perception in business is a critical factor in any marketing strategy. Now, more than ever, people evaluate businesses based on their sustainability and ethical credentials – people are empowered to make a difference through choice. In recognising this, Sea Turtle Foundation provides you with an opportunity to boost your business through a partnership with our organisation.

Our TeamWe are an experienced and dedicated team that brings a diverse skillset to Sea Turtle Foundation projects. We are:

General ManagerJohanna Karam (MTEM, BSc) Project manager, zoologist

SecretarySara Bell (PhD, BSc hons) Marine and terrestrial ecologist

TreasurerCarole Lonergan Accounting

DirectorsRachel Groom (BSc (Hons), Prof. Doc. candidate) Sea turtle research, aerial surveys and Indigenous communities

David Waayers (PhD) Sea turtle research, industry development, Environment Impact Assessment and Indigenous communities

Duan March (MVetSc) Sea turtle rehabilitation, whale acoustics and veterinary research

Lynda McCaffery (BA (hons), MEd.) Multimedia management and public engagement

Neil Mattocks (MSc, GradDip) Sea turtle management and natural resource management

Ian Bell (PhD) Senior sea turtle researcher and community engagement

Technical Advisor

Our Conservation StreamsSea Turtle Foundation has over 17 years’ experience in strategically developing partnerships with NGOs, businesses, government and academia to deliver sea turtle conservation programs. We deliver four key conservation streams:

1. Education and awareness programs2. Turtle health (stranding and rehabilitation)3. Research programs4. Funding for non-government groups that promote community conservation efforts and sea

turtle monitoring programs For more information about specific projects, please visit our website: www.seaturtlefoundation.org

Almost 2,500 people subscribe to the Sea Turtle Foundation e-newsletter

10K followers [ facebook.com/SeaTurtleFoundation ]

1,100 followers [ instagram.com/seaturtlefoundation ]

46K followers [ @turtlenews ]

Our Reach

Events: Biennial Turtle Health and Rehabilitation Symposium attended by turtle researchers and managers from around AustraliaWorkshops: Training Indigenous ranger groups in turtle monitoring techniques, community awareness presentations and training of volunteer stranding responders

Becoming a Sponsor or Project Partner of Sea Turtle Foundation will boost your business’s corporate profile and enhance your business’s reputation as a sustainable company.

In recognition of your support, we offer the following three packages:

• PrimarySupporter has three tiers (Gold, Silver and Bronze). You will have the opportunity to partner with us across our research, education, awareness programs and actions that protect and conserve sea turtles.

• ProjectPartner allows you to choose to support a Sea Turtle Foundation project or affiliated project that most closely aligns with your business and customers. A wide range of investment opportunities exists, please contact us for details.

• Supporter allows you to contribute to our mission by making a regular or a one-off donation.

Indicative entitlements associated with each type of support are summarised below. Specialised packages can be tailored to meet your needs and promote your business:

Sponsorship packages

Primary Supporter Project Partner Supporter

Exposure and ActivitiesGold $30K

Silver $10K

Bronze $5K Open

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Brochures and other printed material, newsletter Media releases, stories, articles and other forms of communication Electronic media including website, E-newsletters and social networking sitesDisplay signage at Sea Turtle Foundation activities and functions

T shirts, staff and volunteer uniforms and other merchandise

SeaTurtleFoundationEventsandActivities Invitation to participate in community events Annual presentation for staff and/or customers Annual report to circulate to your stakeholders

TeamBuildingActivities Tour rehabilitation hospital for sea turtles and other injured fauna (day event)

Participate in extended turtle research programs (1 -2 weeks) *

* Conditions will apply. May incur additional costs

Our Partners and SupportersAs an independent non-profit organisation, Sea Turtle Foundation is uniquely positioned to work in partnership with the business sector as well as state and national governments, community groups and tertiary education institutions.

Our work is strengthened by professional and collaborative affiliations with other organisations. Collaborating partners include:

Recent and current supporters include:Corporate Supporters

Collaborative Partners

Sea Turtle FoundationPO Box 578

North CairnsQLD 4870

AUSTRALIA

63 Anderson StreetManundaQLD 4870

For all enquiries, contact Johanna Karam

on +61 0431 259 129johanna.karam@seaturtlefoundation.org

Sea Turtle Foundation is a registered charity. All donations of $2 or more are tax deductible in Australia

www. seaturtlefoundation.org

Photos provided by: Sea Turtle Foundation, Alastair Freeman, Johanna Karam, Janine Ferguson, Ronnah King, WCTTAA, Suzanne Livingstone