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Donate to Broads and receive a one-year membership and plenty of great benefits!

Give to Join or Renew!

The cost of fighting back against the new political threats to America’s wild public lands and bedrock environmental laws—along with current economic realities—has necessitated an increase in Broads’ yearly membership dues. Memberships now start at $50 per year.

Member benefits include:

  • Education on public lands and waters threats and how to become an informed and effective advocate.
  • Membership in your local Broadband chapter or the support to start a chapter.
  • Access to national events, including Broadwalks and educational webinars.
  • 10% off your first national Broadwalk.
  • A subscription to Broadsides newsletter, plus email announcements, updates, and action alerts.

Get a Tee!

Give $100 or more and you’ll a receive limited-edition, collectible 2025 member t-shirt designed by 10-year-old Broads fan Evelyn C., who—in true Broads fashion—enjoys hiking, climbing boulders, getting dirty, and exploring nature!

This special t-shirt is made from soft, recycled materials, and is available in a full range of sizes from XS to 3XL.

Give to Join or Renew!

Great Old Broads for Wilderness
555 Rivergate Lane, Suite B1-110
Durango, CO 81301

EIN: 87-0479828

Make your commitment to protecting America’s wild public lands by becoming part of our monthly sustaining donor program—Wild Lands Protectors!

Wild Land Protector provide the fiscal foundation that allows Broads to build strong and effective programs to protect our last wild places on earth.

Become a Wild Lands Protector Today

Give a Gift!

Got a friend who’s a Broad at heart?
Give a gift membership!

Gift Memberships

Give to Honor or in Memory of Someone

It’s easy. Click the button below and select a donation amount. Then click the box  “Dedicate my donation in honor or in memory of someone”.  Fill out the info requested and process the donation amount with your credit card. If the acknowledgee information is filled out, we will email or mail an acknowledgement notice.

Give to honor or in memory of
Wild Land Protectors Di Allison, Board member and co-leader of Utah’s Greater Wasatch Broadband (left), and her sister Cyndi Anderson, co-leader of Oregon’s Willamette Valley Broadband.

“As our outreach and Broadbands grew and I completed my two terms on the Board, I recognized the need for stability in funding sources,” says Di, who has been a sustaining member for a decade. “Whether it’s $10 a month or $100 dollars a month, that ’sustainer’ donation helps to provide a known source of income stability for the organization. It’s a painless withdrawal from my bank account each month and certainly does not preclude me from making an additional donation over time for specific needs…or reducing the amount if my personal situation warrants it.” – Di Allison

Cyndi has been making monthly gifts for seven years. She says that becoming a sustaining member was a great way to give without having to think about renewing every year.

“Also being involved in the Broads has given me so much,” says Cyndi. “What better way to give back?”

Become a Monthly Donor!

Wild Lands Protectors is our name for monthly sustaining members. Make an impact by helping to fund strong and effective Broads initiatives throughout the year. Commit to a monthly donation of $10 or more and you’ll join over 200+ like-minded individuals. Plus, when your giving reaches $100, you’ll receive a limited-edition, collectible 2025 member t-shirt designed by 10-year-old Broads fan Evelyn C., who—in true Broads fashion—enjoys hiking, climbing boulders, getting dirty, and exploring nature!

This special t-shirt is made from soft, recycled materials, and is available in a full range of sizes from XS to 3XL.

 

Benefits to Being a Broads Wild Lands Protector

You’ll be part of a special group with benefits that include:

  • Yearly giving statements
  • Access to the first release of Broads’ annual report and strategic plan updates
  • Invitations to special national webinars
  • Limited-edition member t-shirt when you reach the $100 giving level 
  • Plus all our general membership benefits.

Help us thrive and set up your monthly sustaining donation of $10 or more per month today!

Become a Wild Lands Protector

Your Legacy, Mother Earth's Future

Broads Legacy Circle is a special group of forward-thinking members who have opted to sustain our work to protect wilderness and wildlands through their will or trust.

Join the Broads Legacy Circle simply by letting us know about your commitment to include Great Old Broads for Wilderness in your will, trust, or other estate plans.

Download this form, fill it out, and email to broads@greatoldbroads.org or mail to:

Great Old Broads for Wilderness
555 Rivergate Lane, B1-110, Durango, CO 81301

For more information, please contact us at 970-385-9577 or broads@greatoldbroads.org.

There are many ways to give!

As you know, we live in a time of immense environmental challenges—including climate  change, public lands degradation, habitat destruction, and the loss of biodiversity. And as someone who has witnessed the beauty of nature throughout their lifetime, you understand the importance of safeguarding our precious public lands, waters, and wild places to ensure a  sustainable future for generations to come. 

The Broads Legacy Circle is our special giving society of forward-thinking individuals  who have chosen to sustain our work to protect wilderness and wild lands through their will. An environmental stewardship legacy gift represents the most charitable contribution you can make. As a valued member of the Broads Legacy Circle, your generosity and philanthropic vision will be cherished as we continue preserving the places that hold immense significance for us  all.

Leaving a portion of your estate to Great Old Broads in your will is an easy, straightforward  process—please consult your financial advisor to learn more about the financial benefits and tax advantages that may come with this type of gift.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at broads@greatoldbroads.org, or call (970) 385—9577.

Be sure to consult your personal tax and financial advisors about these options.

If you wish for your gift to be used for a specific purpose, we can work with you and/or your attorney to help draft appropriate language.

Information contained herein was accurate at the time of posting. The information on this website is not intended as legal or tax advice. References to tax rates include federal taxes only and are subject to change. State law may further impact your individual results.

Helpful references to standards we adhere to: Donor Bill of Rights and AFP Code of Ethical Principles and Standards

Other Ways to Give

Great Old Broads for Wilderness
555 Rivergate Lane, Suite B1-110
Durango, CO 81301

EIN: 87-0479828

IRA/Retirement Plans

Have you considered a gift through your Donor Advised Fund (DAF) or Individual Retirement Account (IRA)?

If you’re 70.5 or over and have a traditional IRA, you can make a direct donation to Great Old Broads for Wilderness from your account.

Here’s what you need to know:

  • You can save on taxes: Funds withdrawn from your IRA usually count toward your annual income, which increases your overall tax burden. IRA gifts are generally the exception, since they are not recognized as income.
  • You can fulfill your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) for this year: If you are 72 or older, you must withdraw a certain amount from your IRA each year. A donation to Great Old Broads for Wilderness enables you to compassionately fulfill your RMD.
  • Now is the perfect time to make this gift: Make your gift today to ensure that it will count towards your 2025 taxes.
Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) 

What is a QCD?

  • A QCD is a distribution from an IRA (Traditional, Rollover, or Inherited) to Great Old Broads for Wilderness, a qualified charity.
  • The distribution must be made directly from the IRA to Great Old Broads for Wilderness.
  • The donor must be 70 1/2 or older.
  • You may exclude a QCD from your gross income; however, you may not also claim the gift amount as a charitable deduction on your tax return.
To make a QCD to Great Old Broads for Wilderness, please contact your IRA administrator and provide our EIN and mailing address. When we receive the distribution, we will provide an acknowledgement with the QCD tax language for your records.

Stocks, Bonds, and Mutual Funds

Even if stocks have appreciated greatly, you can claim a charitable deduction for the full market value and reduce your income tax liability.

Be sure to consult your personal tax and financial advisors about these options.

If you wish for your gift to be used for a specific purpose, we can work with you and/or your attorney to help draft appropriate language.

Information contained herein was accurate at the time of posting. The information on this website is not intended as legal or tax advice. References to tax rates include federal taxes only and are subject to change. State law may further impact your individual results.

Helpful references to standards we adhere to: Donor Bill of Rights and AFP Code of Ethical Principles and Standards

Give While You Shop or Donate a Vehicle

Donate to Great Old Broads effortlessly, often—and for free! If you want first dibs on deals like JCPenney Coupons, or love saving cash at stores like Lowes and eBay, use Giving Assistant. As much as 30% of your purchase price at 1800+ popular retailers are turned into valuable donations for Broads. Click on the logo to sign up today and find out how your everyday shopping can make a difference for us!

Make a difference every time you shop for the things you need or want. A percentage of what you spend is donated to Great Old Broads (on average 3%). And sometimes, you pay less with coupons and deals! Click on the logo to learn more.

Yes! You can donate any old motorized vehicle (car, boat, truck, tractor, etc.) to Broads, get a tax receipt, and know that you’re helping us continue our work for wild lands.

Vehicles for Charity.org
https://www.vehiclesforcharity.org/Donate/GOB.html
or call 866-628-2277

Questions? Contact us at 970-385-9577.

The Wilderness Defense Fund Endowment

Through a generous $100,000 gift, the Pope family established Broads’ first-ever endowment, the Wilderness Defense Fund.

Its purpose is to increase our capacity to initiate legal actions, arbitration, or mediation to protect the integrity of Wilderness.

The Pope family intends to build the endowment to $1 million over ten years, and Broads will draw annual income from these permanently invested funds to defend existing wilderness.

Give to the Endowment

We extend our gratitude to the Pope family for helping us ensure that wilderness areas are protected from “an increasing population, accompanied by expanding settlement and growing mechanization”—exactly as the authors of the Wilderness Act intended.

Clem Pope at work in the wilderness.

“Our father was a forester and mom an avid birdwatcher, so we grew up outside. As a young woman, my sister Ann owned three bush planes, filed a land claim, and built a log cabin in a remote part of Alaska,” shares Art Pope. As for his other siblings, he said, “Lyn worked at an Alaskan fishing lodge and became a permanent Alaskan resident. Gale works in range management for the Forest Service and is active in her local Backcountry Horseman chapter. I founded Northwest Youth Corps, an organization dedicated to getting youth and young adults into the backcountry. Our eldest brother Clem Pope served over 45 years as a wilderness ranger, animal packer, and Wilderness Program Manager in Idaho’s Selway-Bitterroot and Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness areas, and taught us all to appreciate the importance and fragility of Wilderness. Last fall, Clem’s two daughters continued this passion, completing a 12-day cross-country hike across the Frank Church.”

A video created by Art Pope to honor his brother Clem, who authored an essay entitled, “Being a Wilderness Purist.”

Love your wilderness? Learn how to protect it!

Wilderness defense:
Using the power of the law

Broads Membership FAQs

Thank you for your support. Together, we are a community dedicated to the lands we love; we embody the spirit of adventure and stewardship that defines us as members of Great Old Broads for Wilderness!

Important Links

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What are the benefits to Broads membership? 

  • A subscription to our Broadsides newsletter, plus email announcements, updates, and action alerts from the national office.
  • Education on threats to America’s public lands and waters to help you become an informed and effective advocate.
  • Access to workshops and webinars facilitated by experts, from leading scientists to conservation leaders.
  • Membership in your local Broadband chapter or the support to start a chapter.
  • 10% off your first national Broadwalk event (open to members only). You will need to request a code via membership@greatoldbroads.org.
  • A Broads limited-edition membership t-shirt with your gift of $100 or more.

How do I log into my Broads member portal?

  • To access your Broads member portal, please use your email address via this Member Login link and create your own password. You can use the Broads member portal to update your contact information, credit card information, check your donation(s) and event registrations, make gifts or set up a recurring gift schedule, review Broads store purchases and more.
Broads Membership Portal

What’s my member ID?

  • When you become a new member, we will receive a welcome email with your member ID. If you are already a member, you can also log into your Broads member portal to find that information. Currently, we do not ask for your member ID to register for Broads events.

How do I “go paperless” and receive donation receipts, membership renewal reminders, and donation appeals via email only?

How long is my membership active? 

  • Your contribution grants you a one-year membership from the date of your gift.

I’m an existing Broads supporter. How will I know my membership has expired?

  • You can log into your Broads member portal to review your last donation date and make a new contribution.
  • If you are set to not receive paper communications from us, you’ll get an email reminder when your membership support expires. Please stay subscribed to our communications!
  • We will mail you a paper renewal reminder if you receive mail from us, in addition to the email membership renewal reminder during the month of your membership expiration.
  • You may even get a call from your local Broadband chapter or staff about renewing your membership support.

I gave $100 for the calendar year. How do I get a limited-edition membership t-shirt?

  • On our donation forms, there is a membership t-shirt size field to be completed. If you missed this field, please send us an email at membership@greatoldbroads.org. We typically ship t-shirts 7-10 days after your donation.

I’m a new member. What’s next?

  • You will soon receive a welcome packet with Broads materials and membership information in the mail, unless you selected ‘Go Paperless!’ with your donation.
  • We will send you a welcome email with information from this FAQ page.
  • If you live in an area with an active Broadband chapter, we’ll add your email to their email list so you can receive information about local activities, events, etc.

I’ve previously unsubscribed to Broads emails. How do I resubscribe?

  • Click here to resubscribe.

What’s a Broadband?

  • Learn more about our Broadband chapters across the nation here.

How do I get communications from my local Broadband or reach out to the Broadband Leaders in my area?

  • If you live in an area with an active Broadband chapter, we’ll add your email to their google email list so you can receive information about local activities, events, etc. To find a Broadband and contact information, visit this webpage for a state-by-state directory.
  • If you live in an area without an active Broadband, there are still many ways to get involved.

I’m inspired to start a Broadband. How do I get trained?

  • Learn more about starting a Broadband in your area here.

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