Donate Today
The Whitefish Trail relies on the generosity of trail users, conservation-minded supporters, and local businesses. We need your commitment today to support the Whitefish Trail and our local conservation lands.
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A WT Friend donation is the suggested annual donation for an individual, and a WT Family is a suggested donation for a family.
Your donation is an investment in the future of our community. Enjoy the Whitefish Trail, be a conservation champion, and donate today!
Corporate Sponsorship
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS + BENEFITS
The Whitefish Trail generates $6.4 million in consumer spending in Whitefish every year and supports 68 local jobs. We rely on support from local businesses to keep the Whitefish Trail and our local conservation lands thriving. Give back to a project that creates so much value for our community and sponsor the Whitefish Trail this year! We deeply appreciate our Corporate Sponsors and look forward to promoting our partnership in social media, in our newsletter, and on our website.
LEGACY SPONSORSHIP
$50,000 ($10k/year for 5 years)​​
Legacy Sponsors pledge $10,000 a year for five years to support Whitefish Legacy Partners and the Whitefish Trail. This long-term investment leaves a lasting legacy for the Whitefish community, and the sponsor gains recognition in the community for their commitment to conservation, education, and recreation. Legacy Sponsors receive all other sponsor benefits plus:
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Guaranteed local media coverage announcing the sponsorship
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​Logo placement on paper and electronic Whitefish Trail maps
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Feature article on WLP website and in WLP email newsletter
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Large logo in prime location on WT work truck
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WT Maps and Plan Your Adventure Cards for clients/customers
ANNUAL CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP - $2,000
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WT maps for your clients/customers
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Plan Your Own Adventure Cards for the WT for clients/customers
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Recognition in WLP newsletter and Annual Report
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Business name listing and link to your website from WT website
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Logo on our WT Work Truck
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Planned Giving
Leave a Legacy
A planned gift to Whitefish Legacy Partners is a meaningful way to help protect the places, trails, and outdoor experiences that make our community special for generations to come.
One of the simplest ways to make a lasting impact is to name Whitefish Legacy Partners as a beneficiary of your will or trust, retirement account, or life insurance policy. Planned gifts can allow you to support the future of conservation, recreation, outdoor education, and stewardship in the Whitefish area while retaining flexibility to use your assets during your lifetime.
Already included Whitefish Legacy Partners in your estate plans? We would be honored to know about your plans so we can thank you and recognize your commitment to the future of Whitefish Legacy Partners, the Whitefish Legacy Center, and the Whitefish Trail.
To learn more about planned giving or to request our Bequest Intention Letter, please contact Heidi Van Everen, Executive Director, or Cynthia Ingelfinger, Director of Development, at 406.862.3880 or email cynthia@whitefishlegacy.org.
Whitefish Legacy Center Endowment
The Whitefish Legacy Center Endowment Fund strengthens our community and ensures long-term sustainability by providing a lasting source of support to sustain this special place and the programs that bring recreation, education, conservation, and community together. By building the endowment today, we can help ensure the Legacy Center remains a vibrant community resource and a strong foundation for our mission for generations to come.
Whitefish Trail Endowment
The Whitefish Trail Endowment safeguards the long-term health of our community trail system for now and future generations, ensuring that families of the Flathead Valley can forever enjoy free recreation access to our local lands. Revenue produced by the endowment is restricted to support Whitefish Trail annual maintenance tasks including trail tread work, sign replacement, trailhead maintenance, access road repair, snowplowing, and toilet pumping. The Whitefish Community Foundation manages the WT Endowment Fund ensuring sustainable growth of the principal and a reliable disbursement every year. Make a legacy donation that will enrich the Whitefish Trail forever.
