Please consider supporting the Midwest Invasive Plant Network! If you are already a supporter of MIPN, please know that we appreciate you so much and gratefully ask that you consider renewing your support annually. Sponsorships and other donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Your support helps us achieve our mission to reduce the impact of invasive plant species in the Midwest, and enables us to:
Develop invasive species spread prevention measures
Promote early detection and rapid response programs and methods
Promote consistent methods for inventorying, monitoring, and tracking invasive plants and encouraging cross-boundary data sharing
Bridge the gap between the research and land-management communities
Conduct regional outreach and education, including publications and conferences
If you represent a business or organization, consider becoming a MIPN Sponsor. Sponsorship helps your company demonstrate a commitment to healthy, sustainable natural environments. There are 3 levels of sponsorship, Bronze ($250), Silver ($500) and Gold ($1,000) each with their own benefits listed below.
There is also the option to become a MIPN Individual Supporter! This $100 contribution is a great way to support invasive species education and outreach across the Midwest. The benefits that come with this level of support are listed below.
Click Here to become an individual supporter or a business sponsor via The Morton Arboretum, MIPN's fiscal agent. Please also complete our Sponsor Form so we can acknowledge you as a sponsor/supporter.
If you are paying by check, please print a copy of our Sponsor Form and send the completed form to us along with a check or money order.
If sponsorship isn't right for you at this time, please know we welcome donations of any amount at any time. You can make a one-time donation to MIPN by clicking on this link. The last item on the list of options is "Other Donation". Thank you for your support!
Level | Sponsor Webinar(s) (#) | Discounted Conference Registrations* (#) |
10% Discount on MIPN Publications |
Quarterly Email Newsletter | Annual Report | Acknowledgement in Annual Report (optional) |
Acknowledgment on MIPN Website (optional) |
$100 Individual | NA | 1 | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | Name |
$250 Bronze | 1 | 1 | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | Business name |
$500 Silver |
2 | 2 | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | Business name, logo, and link |
$1,000 Gold | 5 | 5 | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | Business name, logo, link, and bio |
*please note, conferences may not be offered every year
Questions? Please contact the MIPN Coordinator