Title: Amphibian Ark Communications and Fundraising Plan
1Amphibian ArkCommunications and Fundraising Plan
- Raising Awareness, Generating Donations
2Overview
- Goals 2008 Year of the Frog
- Raise awareness and understanding
- Educate allaudiences
- Raise50-60 million
3Overview
- Assumptions 2008 Year of the Frog
- Likened to a political campaign
- Competition for mindshare
- Focus on simple messaging
- Impart a greater sense of urgency
4Overview
- Audiences 2008 Year of the Frog
- Key messages will be developed for specific
targets, including - Public, government, corporations, foundations,
philanthropists, zoo and aquarium organizations,
educators, media - All audiences are connected in a global effort to
halt the rapid extinction of amphibians
5Overview
- Measurement 2008 Year of the Frog
- Funds raised
- Message impact
- General public, national and international
- Corporations
- Philanthropists
- Educators
6Communications Plan
7Communications Plan
- Situation 2008 Year of the Frog
- IUCN/SSC CBSG, IUCN/SSC ASG, WAZA form Amphibian
Ark - Amphibian Ark is one portion of ACAP
- Amphibian Ark high profile, interest-generating,
call-to-action platform for media, donors,
general public, other stakeholders - 2008 Year of the Frog global campaign is
designed to generate international awareness,
concern, and action
8Communications Plan
- Situation 2008 Year of the Frog
- Amphibian Ark becomes intuitive choice for
companies, organizations, individuals, others to
support global response to amphibian crisis - Comprehensive, creative, and strategic media
relations, communications, special events,
third-party experts, and celebrity ambassadors
fuel awareness and action - Amphibian Ark communications raise awareness of
amphibian threat globally cut through media
clutter, unite audiences, educate and empower
general public - Program drives participation in local education
and promotional programs and events
9Communications Plan
- Execution 2008 Year of the Frog
- Communications and fundraising efforts will be
executed at multiple levels global, regional,
local -- each designed to include media
relations, education, political outreach, events,
and stakeholder communications - Because of the complexity of all parties
involved, its critical that strong communication
is maintained by all associations
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12Communications Plan
- Global Execution 2008 Year of the Frog
- Communications plan implemented on a global
basis, involving international, regional, and
national zoo and aquarium associations - Official launch of Year of the Frog and other
events (Kiss a Frog Day, International Day of the
Frog, Wearing of the Green) are global awareness
platforms they also represent opportunities for
corporate partners to develop impactful marketing
programs to engage the public - Major global Amphibian Ark corporate and
philanthropic sponsors will be sought to generate
the US50-60 million needed to support the
efforts of Amphibian Ark
13Communications Plan
- Regional Execution 2008 Year of the Frog
- Regional associations such as AZA, EAZA, and
others will execute amphibian awareness programs
customized to their regions - To further the reach of international efforts,
associations will execute fundraising efforts to
implement their regional programs as well as to
support the work of Amphibian Ark
14Communications Plan
- Individual Institution Execution 2008 Year of
the Frog - Individual participating institutions, under the
guidance of their regional associations, will
execute local programs, events, and activities,
whether hosting a container or providing
educational information to visitors - It is anticipated that individual institutions
may execute their own fundraising to support
Amphibian Ark
15Communications Plan
- Communications Tools
- Research
- Message Development
- Media Training
- Ambassadors, Advocates, Spokespeople
- Materials Development
- Media Relations
- Educational Outreach
- Digital/Grassroots
- Special Programming
- Sustainable Communications
16Global Media Outreach
17Communications Plan
- Key Messages 2008 Year of the Frog
- Connection Between Man and Nature
- Nature is a place to renew the spirit and refresh
emotional and mental health - The beauty and resources of the natural world are
international treasures, defining our character
and heritage - The variety of biodiversity is essential and
inspirational for human existence - Connection to nature enriches our lives and
inspires choices for future generations
18Communications Plan
- Key Messages 2008 Year of the Frog
- Mans Effect On Nature
- All life on Earth exists with interdependent
relationships between living things and their
environments. Healthy environment sustains life
for humans and animals - Humans are responsible for dramatic changes to
nature at an unprecedented rate in Earths
history population growth, increased consumption
of resources, global warming, habitat
destruction, overuse of individual species, and
more - Humans have the responsibility to care for the
Earth and leave a healthy environment for future
generations - Humans must often intervene to save wildlife
19Communications Plan
- Key Messages 2008 Year of the Frog
- Frogs Matter
- Amphibians are a critical part of a healthy
natural world - Frogs play an important role in the food web as
predator and prey - Amphibians eat pest insects, benefiting
successful agriculture around the world and
minimizing the spread of diseases, including
malaria - The skin of amphibians has substances that
protect them from some microbes and viruses,
offering possible medical cures for a variety of
human diseases, including AIDS - Amphibians are natures canaries in the coal
mine they are among the first species to be
affected by environmental stressors - When amphibians show a decline, it serves as a
warning to other species, including humans
20Communications Plan
- Key Messages 2008 Year of the Frog
- The Problem
- After thriving for more than 360 million years,
nearly one half of the 6,000 amphibian species
could disappear in the near future - Earth isfacing thesingle largestmass
extinctionsince thedisappearanceof
thedinosaurs
21Communications Plan
- Key Messages 2008 Year of the Frog
- The Reason
- Amphibians are severely affected by habitat loss,
climate change, pollution and pesticides,
introduced species, and over-collection for food
and pets - However, the most immediate threat is a parasitic
fungus called amphibian chytrid, a disease that
is deadly to hundreds of amphibian species, is
unstoppable and untreatable in the wild, and can
kill 80 percent of native amphibians within
months - Since the 1930s, African clawed frogs (likely
resistant carriers of the fungus) have been
shipped around the world, spreading the disease
across the globe - Amphibian chytrid may be exacerbated by climate
change
22Communications Plan
- Key Messages 2008 Year of the Frog
- The Solution ACAP and Amphibian Ark
- Amphibian Ark is a program coordinated by CBSG,
ASG, and WAZA and is supported by a worldwide
network of zoos and aquariums as a critical part
of the emergency response component of the ACAP - Amphibian Ark will rescue priority endangered
species that cannot be saved in nature and place
them in protective custody in dedicated
biosecure facilities at zoos, aquariums, and
other institutions for safekeeping and breeding,
helping to ensure their long-term survival - The hope is that these rescued amphibians can be
released back into the wild when chytrid fungus
and other threats have been controlled - Plan requires US50-60 million in funding.
23Communications Plan
- Key Messages 2008 Year of the Frog
- The Plan 2008 Year of the Frog
- Organizations supporting Amphibian Ark will lead
the global public awareness campaign to - Raise awareness among governments, world media,
educators, and the general public - Raise funds through corporate sponsorship,
philanthropy, public and government involvement
to cover costs for species collection and
transportation, biosecure containment facilities,
operating expenses, staff and training,
educational workshops, and awareness campaigns - Further establish IUCN and the zoo and aquarium
community as leaders in global conservation.
24Communications Plan
- Key Messages 2008 Year of the Frog
- The Bigger Purpose
- The Year of the Frog will serve as an example
to teach the world how to boldly and confidently
face our planets biggest environmental
challenges - People will be invited to participate in the
Amphibian Ark initiative by getting engaged as
volunteers, spreading the word, making donations,
and influencing governments - We will learn that, by working together, we can
deal with environmental crises and confidently
face other environmental challenges
25Communications Plan
- Global Events 2008 Year of the Frog
- (November/December 2007) Leap of Faith
- Use the holiday gift-giving period to educate the
public about Amphibian Ark ask people to take a
leap of faith by making donations - Partner with major shopping mall developer and/or
international and national retailers - Create Hop Till You Drop events with a portion
of proceeds to benefit Amphibian Ark - Promote idea of holiday gifting to Amphibian Ark
(individual or corporate donations) in lieu of
traditional gifting - Execution as time permits repeat campaign for
holiday 2008
26Communications Plan
- Global Events 2008 Year of the Frog
- (December 2007) Year of the Frog Official
Launch - Official Amphibian Ark Year of the Frog global
launch on New Years Eve - Create (or tie into) multiple high profile events
around the world on New Years Eve to ensure
media exposure and buzz - Identify iconic New Years Eve events in 10-20
cities (Times Square in New York, Sydney Harbor
in Sydney, Newmarket Square in Amsterdam, London
Eye in London, etc.) - Amphibian Ark ambassadors at each event (Kermit
in NYC, Sir David Attenborough in London, Terri
and Bindi Irwin in Sydney, etc.) - Create and place global PSAs featuring Kermit and
Attenborough
27Communications Plan
- Global Events 2008 Year of the Frog
- (February 14, 2008) Kiss a Frog Day
- Secure famous princesses (Princess Caroline,
Crown Princess Victoria) to kiss a frog (model or
stuffed), signifying support of Amphibian Ark and
challenging the public to participate in local
events - Create similar frog kissing events at zoos,
aquariums, botanical gardens, and science centers
worldwide
28Communications Plan
- Global Events 2008 Year of the Frog
- (February 29) International Day of the Frog
- Leverage leap day to stage multiple amphibian
rescues for media and educational programs - Invite select media to accompany rescue teams
- Have involved scientists participating in rescues
do live interviews for broadcast and education - Secure official recognition of International Day
of the Frog by the United Nations
29Communications Plan
- Global Events 2008 Year of the Frog
- (February/March/July) Frog Fashion Week
- Leverage eco-friendly designer to support
Amphibian Ark - Identify design (e.g. Stella McCartney) to create
an Amphibian Ark t-shirt, scarf, tie, or cap to
unveil at Fashion Week in NYC (February), and
show at Fashion Weeks in Los Angeles (March) and
Berlin (July) - Items to be sold at retail and at
www.amphibianark.org to benefit Amphibian Ark
30Communications Plan
- Global Events 2008 Year of the Frog
- (March 17, 2008) Wearing of the Green
- Use worldwide St. Patricks Day activities as
platform to wear green in celebration and support
of frogs and other amphibians - Create Amphibian Ark floats to appear in major
St. Patricks Day parades around the globe
(Boston, NYC, Chicago, Toronto, Dublin, Oslo,
etc.) - Sell Amphibian Ark t-shirts from Frog Fashion
Week to wear on St. Patricks Day
31Communications Plan
- Global Events 2008 Year of the Frog
- (June/July 2008) Jump for Frogs
- Partner with Olympic track and field long jumpers
and hurdlers to promote Amphibian Ark - Invite Olympic track and field jumpers and
hurdlers to wear an Amphibian Ark cap, shirt,
etc.
32Communications Plan
- Global Events 2008 Year of the Frog
- (Sept/Oct/Nov 2008) Amphibian Art
- Develop a high-profile, worldwide art program to
build and sustain awareness of Amphibian Ark and
to provide a media hook for discussion of
progress/challenges - Sponsor an art competition requesting amphibian
art (paintings or sculptures), with winning
entries placed in high visibility locations in
major cities around the world - Identify a well known artist interested in
conservation to sponsor and support the program
33Communications Plan
- Global Events 2008 Year of the Frog
- (November/December 2008) Leap of Faith
- Close the year with a larger version of 2007s
Leap of Faith holiday campaign - Spread message about 2008 successes
- Share need for ongoing support beyond 2008
34Communications Plan
- Additional Programs 2008 Year of the Frog
- International Amphibian Photo Contest
- Request submission of photos taken at zoos,
aquariums, in the wild, or in backyards - Create categories for amateurs and professionals
- Photos uploaded to www.amphibianark.org
- Winning photos displayed at participating
institutions - Contest could be sponsored by a company like
Kodak or Canon
35Communications Plan
- Additional Programs 2008 Year of the Frog
- The Princess and The Frog Disney Movie
- To be released in 2009
- Tie-ins could include Amphibian Ark messaging and
logos on movie posters and ads - Use the stars voicing the movie to create
Amphibian Ark testimonials to run before and
after the movie - Create a cause marketing tie-in with the DVD
release of the movie, winning on-package exposure
and a portion of the sale price for Amphibian Ark
36Communications Plan
- Cause Marketing 2008 Year of the Frog
- Potential Merchandise Tie-Ins
- Parker Brothers/Hasbro Frogopoly themed
Monopoly game - Pepperidge Farm Frog cracker version of Goldfish
crackers - Gund Amphibian Ark stuffed frog
- Webkinz Amphibian Ark Webkinz with activities at
www.webkinz.com - ATT Frog ring tones and cell phone skins
- Hallmark Cards Series of frog-themed cards
- Harper Brothers Special edition release of Frog
and Toad childrens books by Arnold Lobel with
Amphibian Ark forward
37Fundraising Plan
38Fundraising Plan
- Amphibian Ark 2008 Year of the Frog
- Objective
- Raise50-60million tosupportAmphibianArk
39Fundraising Plan
- Amphibian Ark 2008 Year of the Frog
- Key Targets
- Corporate Partners
- Develop a tiered corporate sponsorship program
and proposal packages, including pricing and
benefits - Identify a top-tier list of corporations that
would be ideal sponsors, schedule meetings to
solicit funding - Philanthropic Funding
- Identify appropriate foundations interested in
conservation and environmental causes - Write and submit grant proposals
40Fundraising Plan
- Amphibian Ark 2008 Year of the Frog
- Key Targets (continued)
- Government Funding (U.S.)
- Raise visibility of amphibian threat to key
government decision-makers through lobbying and
awareness campaigns - Execute targeted media outreach inside the
beltway - Recruit champions within government as
third-party voices - Government Funding (International)
- Create template documents for outreach to other
governments - Identify top ten countries with ability to fund
41Fundraising Plan
- Amphibian Ark 2008 Year of the Frog
- Key Targets (continued)
- General Public
- Provide regional associations and their member
institutions with messages and graphics to use
for donor solicitation - Create tools for consumer participation in
fundraising - Collection boxes at Amphibian Ark displays
- Adopt a Species program for schools and
individuals - Personal pledge opportunities
42Fundraising Plan
- Amphibian Ark 2008 Year of the Frog
- Potential Corporate Sponsorship Packages
- Noah (5.0M) Goal five (5) partners
- Status as presenting partner of Amphibian Ark
category exclusivity logo and/or name in all
collateral and on Web site on-site visibility at
participating zoos, aquariums, etc. presenting
sponsor for key Amphibian Ark events logo on
Amphibian Ark mobile marketing tour tie-ins with
educational programs use of Amphibian Ark logo
internally and at retail right to activate
programs in association with select Amphibian Ark
events, e.g. Year of the Frog global launch,
Kiss A Frog Day, International Day of the Frog,
Amphibian Art competition, etc. VIP tickets to
events inclusion in Amphibian Ark press
conferences Amphibian Ark speaker for corporate
events attendance at Amphibian Ark press
conferences
43Fundraising Plan
- Amphibian Ark 2008 Year of the Frog
- Corporate Sponsorship Packages, continued
- Frog (2.5M) Goal six (6) partners
- Status as an official sponsor category
exclusivity logo on Amphibian Ark Web site,
tie-ins with educational programs use of
Amphibian Ark logo internally and at retail
right to activate programs in association with
select Amphibian Ark events, e.g. Year of the
Frog global launch, Kiss A Frog Day,
International Day of the Frog, Amphibian Art
competition, etc. VIP tickets to events
inclusion in Amphibian Ark press conferences
Amphibian Ark speaker for corporate events
attendance at Amphibian Ark press conferences
44Fundraising Plan
- Amphibian Ark 2008 Year of the Frog
- Corporate Sponsorship Packages, continued
- Salamander (1.0M) Goal five (5) partners
- Status as a supporter of Amphibian Ark tie-ins
with educational programs use of Amphibian Ark
logo internally and at retail right to activate
programs in association with select Amphibian Ark
events, e.g. Year of the Frog global launch,
Kiss A Frog Day, International Day of the Frog,
Amphibian Art competition, etc. - Caecilian (500K) Goal ten (10) partners
- Status as a supporter of Amphibian Ark tie-ins
with educational programs use of Amphibian Ark
logo internally and at retail
45Fundraising Plan
- Amphibian Ark 2008 Year of the Frog
- Corporate Sponsorship Packages (continued)
- Promotional Partner (100K)
- Partners must be relevant and able to deliver
media impressions and buzz - Benefits to include right to execute cause
marketing programs with a portion of retail
proceeds (minimum of 100K) to benefit Amphibian
Ark - Media Partner (Minimum 500K trade or media
value) - Status as a patron and official media partner
tie-ins with educational programs use of
Amphibian Ark logo
46Fundraising Plan
- Amphibian Ark 2008 Year of the Frog
- Sponsorship Revenue Goals
- 5 Noah _at_ 5M 25M
- 6 Frog _at_ 2.5M 15M
- 5 Salamander _at_ 1M 5M
- 10 Caecilian _at_ 500K 5M
- Total 50M
- Goals to be adjusted based on philanthropic and
governmental contributions
47Fundraising Plan
- Amphibian Ark 2008 Year of the Frog
- Sponsor Candidates
- Targeting corporations that are ideal candidates
for sponsorship of Amphibian Ark - Customized proposals will be created for
corporations with activation and cause marketing
ideas suited to each company - In some cases, in-kind donations of products
needed to carry out the amphibian rescues may be
part of the proposal
48Sponsorship Candidates(Partial List)
49Next Steps
50Next Steps
- Get involved by signing up to participate in
Amphibian Ark - Global InfoPack available on CD with global
campaign information and details on how to get
involved locally. - Help us raise awareness and funding.
- Saving the worlds amphibians
- Our obligation as conservation leaders
- Our privilege as citizens of the world
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67Amphibian Ark Donors July 2007-WAZA
Al Ain Zoo Aquarium Allwetterzoo
Münster Barcelona Zoo Binder Park Zoological
Society Birmingham Zoo Birmingham Zoo Chapter
AAZK Bristol Zoo Gardens Cameron Park Zoo Chester
Zoo Chicago Zoological Society Cleveland
Metroparks Zoo Columbus Zoo Aquarium Denver
Zoo Disneys Animal Kingdom Animal Programs
Johannesburg Zoo
Kansas City Zoo The Living Desert Marwell
Zoological Park New Mexico BioPark Society
Nordens Ark Ocean Park Conservation
Foundation Omahas Henry Doorly Zoo Paignton
Zoo The Philadelphia Zoo SAAMBR Saint Louis
Zoo San Diego Zoo San Francisco Zoological
Society SeaWorld Busch Gardens Sedgwick County
Zoo
Singapore Zoo Taipei Zoo Tokyo Zoo Conservation
Fund-Ueno Zoological Gardens Toledo Zoo Toronto
Zoo Twycross Zoo Wildlife Conservation
Society World Association of Zoos Aquariums
(WAZA) Zoological Society London Zoologischer
Garten Leipzig Zoologischer Garten Zürich Zoos
South Australia (Adelaide)
68Amphibian Ark Donors July 2007-AZA
Ocean Park Conservation Foundation Omahas Henry
Doorly Zoo The Philadelphia Zoo Rosamond Gifford
Zoo Saint Louis Zoo San Diego Zoo San Francisco
Zoological Society SeaWorld Busch
Gardens Sedgwick County Zoo Toledo Zoo Toronto
Zoo Wildlife Conservation Society Zoo New England
Binder Park Zoological Society Birmingham Zoo
Birmingham Zoo Chapter AAZK Buffalo Zoo Cameron
Park Zoo Chicago Zoological Society Cleveland
Metroparks Zoo Columbus Zoo Aquarium Defenders
of Wildlife Denver Zoo Disneys Animal Kingdom
Animal Programs Kansas City Zoo The Living
Desert New Mexico BioPark Society