We invite you to join CDF’s international group of sponsors. Your gift — large or small — will help us to accomplish the Mission and Vision of CDF, and making Galapagos an enduring wonder of the world.
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Who are CDF's Donors?
Why contribute?
CDF is not only a worthy cause. It is also an excellent steward of its charitable funding.
CDF maximizes every dollar it is given. Here are facts from the 2004 Annual Report:
CDF total charitable support totaled $4,106,851, with only 2 percent ($86,734) of those funds spent on direct fundraising expenses. Of its $4,398,728 total expenditures, a full 87 percent ($3,833,134) was spent directly on activities to fulfill the CDF mission.
With this funding, the CDF was able to accomplish a vast program of activities.
World-Class Programs in Galapagos
You can choose to support one or more of CDF’s programs:
Research
Effective conservation is based on sound science. Your gift to a specific research project of the station helps maintain and expand the research that is critical to conserving Galapagos.
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Technical Assistance
One of CDF’s largest programs is the provision of advice and education to Galapagos stakeholders. Your gift can help to ensure that decision-making in Galapagos is based on sound technical advice and conservation principles.
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Information
CDF has the responsibility of sharing its work and results with scientists, donors and the general public Galapagos research findings can be adapted to other island ecosystems and can be of immense benefit to worldwide conservation efforts. Your involvement is critical to ensure that this important reaches the widest possible audience.
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General Support
Gifts to CDF’s general funds help guarantee CDF will adapt to ever-changing needs for Galapagos, and to situations that cannot be planned yet require prompt and effective action by CDF. Some examples from the past include:
- A major oil spill from a sunken tanker in July 2003, which called for quick action to limit the negative impact
- A volcanic eruption on Isabela Island in October 2005 that offered the opportunity to study geologic processes in Galapagos
Unrestricted gifts enable CDF to ensure that it can operate with maximum efficiency in appraising and responding to ongoing and emergency needs.
Gift Contact
For information about contributing to CDF, or to offer your support, please contact cdrs@fcdarwin.org.ec
Department of Information & Development Charles Darwin Foundation for the Galapagos Islands Avenida Charles Darwin Puerto Ayora Isla Santa Cruz Galapagos Ecuador Telephone: (593) 5 2526-146/ Ext 120 Fax: (593) 5 2526-146/147 Ext 102
When you make a gift, CDF will make sure you receive timely and informative communications about how your gift is helping to secure a sustainable future for Galapagos.