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Membership
For an annual membership to Sea Shepherd, simply donate . . .
Members receive Sea Shepherd newsletters via mail and are eligible to apply for volunteer crew positions on our conservation patrol vessels.
Sea Shepherd welcomes donations of any amount
and we thank you for your support! |
WAYS TO JOIN & DONATE
CASH DONATIONS
On-Line Credit Card Donations
We accept VISA, MasterCard or American Express.
| Attention International On-Line Credit Card Donors! Donation amounts are made in U.S. dollars; the credit card company will convert to your local currency when charging your card. Donors (other than USA or Canada), please be aware that 'all' fields on the on-line donation address form must be completed before you may proceed to the next screen. If you do not have a "state" or a "zip/postal code" you can do the following: Please combine your city and state (if you have one) in the "City" field (example: Sydney, NSW). In the existing "State" field, please select "AA" which is the first choice on the pull-down list supplied. If you do not have a zip/postal code, please enter 00000 in the "Zip" field. Donors from USA or Canada please fill in the existing fields and follow the instructions as you see them on the form. |
Call-in or Fax Credit Card Donations
- From Anywhere in the World Call: +1 (360) 370-5650
- Within the USA, call toll-free: 800-4-WHALES (800-494-2537)
You can also fax your credit card donation to: USA (360) 370-5651
Click here for a fill-in form that you may print and fax.
Mail-in Donations
To donate or join Sea Shepherd membership with a check, money order or credit card information, please include your name, mailing address, telephone, e-mail address and any other information you'd like to share with us. Send via mail to:
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society
P.O. Box 2616
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
USA
For your convenience, we offer a fill-in form that you may print and mail.
If applicable, please be sure to include the name and address of:
- The recipient(s) of your gift, or
- The person(s) whom you wish us to notify of your in-memoriam donation.
Gift Memberships
Sea Shepherd gift memberships make a unique birthday, wedding or holiday gift. Your donation of US$25.00 or more entitles the new member to receive a subscription to our bi-annual newsletter, the Sea Shepherd Log, and he/she will be eligible to apply to crew on one of our vessels. Please provide us with the name and address of your gift recipient so that we may send a special packet including a Gift Notice, a recent issue of the Sea Shepherd Log, information on current marine conservation issues and a Sea Shepherd Classic Decal. If you donate by credit card online, please be sure to send an e-mail to donations@seashepherd.org with the recipient’s information.
In-Memoriam Donations
Making an in-memoriam contribution is a wonderful way to honor someone special. Not only are you honoring the memory of a loved one, you are also helping Sea Shepherd to continue its work to protect and defend the ocean's myriad of wildlife and their habitat. If you donate online by credit card, please be sure to send an e-mail to donations@seashepherd.org giving us the name and address of the person(s) whom you wish us to notify of your in-memoriam donation.
Monthly/Quarterly Giving
You can provide your monthly or quarterly commitment to Sea Shepherd with no checks, no envelopes, and no inconveniences! The Sea Shepherd Direct Action Plan is an easy way to make your regular contribution, and you can do it in a way that helps both you and us manage our budgets.
Click on the links below for more information and a convenient sign-up form:
*From Europe, you can make a one-time donation or a recurring Standing Order. For the United Kingdom, go to our UK Bank Page for more information. From anywhere else in Europe, go to our Europe Bank Page for more information.
OTHER WAYS TO HELP SEA SHEPHERD
Stock Donations
Donate shares of your stock and you could be eligible for tax deductions. Please consult with your tax advisor and/or legal advisor, and then contact us by e-mailing donations@seashepherd.org or call USA (360) 370-5650.
Sky Shepherds - Frequent Flyer Miles
Sea Shepherd accepts donations of your Frequent Flyer Miles from any airline, which greatly helps us to transport key staff and crew around the world to protect and conserve. Click here for more information about our Sky Shepherds program and an enrollment form. If you prefer to sign up by e-mail or telephone please contact us at donations@seashepherd.org or call USA (360) 370-5650.
Planned Giving and Wills
Make a lasting conservation impact by contributing a planned gift through your estate. Due to the complexity of bequesting, it is essential that you contact your tax advisor and/or legal advisor. If you would like to receive our Planned Giving information packet or would like to notify us of a bequest, please contact Michael Moore, SSCS Development Coordinator at michael@seashepherd.org or call USA (360) 370-5650.
Wish List
There are many types of supplies that we need to keep our ships and office running. Please visit our Wish List page, to view a selection of suggested items that you could donate. Material donations are tax-deductible at Fair Market Value in the U.S. and Europe.
MORE WAYS FOR U.S.A. RESIDENTS TO DONATE
Workplace Giving
Check with your employer to see if they offer a Matching Gifts Program, whereby they will "match" your gift doubling your donation to help save marine wildlife.
eScrip Shopping Program
For U.S. residents, this is the best way to support SSCS without taking money out of your pocket. Simply shop at participating merchant's stores (or online) and those merchants will donate part of your purchase amount to Sea Shepherd! Percentages of their donations range from 1 - 10%. Merchants include Vons, Safeway, Macy’s, OfficeMax, Payless Shoes Source, Eddie Bauer, Big 5 Sporting Goods and many, many more. All you have to do to get started is fill out our simple enrollment form, signing up your major credit cards, debit cards and certain grocery/store credit cards, and the merchants will start donating to SSCS. You don't have to mention the program to the check-out clerks at participating stores when shopping – the donation process is automatic.
To enroll online click here (then type in "Sea Shepherd" in the Search box). If you prefer, you can print out an application and mail it in, click here for an enrollment form. Either way, be sure to visit the eScrip website for more program information and a full list of the Family of Merchants so you can start shopping at stores that support Sea Shepherd today! www.escrip.com
Sea Shepherd Credit Card
You can make a difference - without even trying, by charging purchases to your Sea Shepherd credit card. SSCS has teamed up with MBNA to offer an exclusive Sea Shepherd Visa card. Your purchases will help protect our oceans! For an application, contact us by e-mailing donations@seashepherd.org or call USA (360) 370-5650.
Vehicle & Vessel Donation Program
Donate a Car, Truck, Trailer, Boat or RV
SSCS can accept donations of these vehicles and vessels from all 50 U.S. states. The process is easy, quick and convenient. And because we do all the work, your time is not wasted trying to sell your vehicle. For more information, please click here.
Sea Shepherd is successful because of YOU.
With your ongoing support we will continue to serve the world’s oceans and life in the sea with passionate dedication. Your donations help us continue our work to stop overfishing, shark-finning, longlining, sealing, whaling, and many other atrocities around the globe. When you support Sea Shepherd, you support life and you contribute to an ecological legacy that will live long after all of us.
Thank you for your support – it is greatly appreciated.
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit in the United States, and a registered Stichting in The Netherlands. Gifts are deductible to the full extent of the law.
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