How You Can Support Sustainable CT's Work and Mission
The quickest, easiest way to support Sustainable CT is with a credit or debit card donation through our secure donation page.
But there are lots of other ways you can help ensure Connecticut communities are thriving, sustainable places to live, work and play. Please consider these additional sponsorship and contribution options:
Sponsorship
Companies, organizations and individuals can be Sustainable CT sponsors. By becoming a sponsor, you’ll be aligned with our reputation as a trusted and valuable support program for municipal leaders and an innovative thought-leader in building livable communities. You’ll join a growing list of companies and organizations that are helping us build a more vibrant and resilient Connecticut.
Event Sponsorship
Annual Awards Celebration
A marquee event, our annual Fall awards celebration highlights the successes of Sustainable CT communities. This event is attended by elected officials, town staff, resident volunteers as well as our partner organizations. It’s the perfect place to connect and network with the state’s sustainability leaders. Naming support $10,000; additional support $1,000+
Spring into Summer Celebration
We introduce our newest class of Sustainable CT Fellows, and we honor our newest cohort of Certified Communities, too, with the participation of our Board of Directors and the entire Sustainable CT team. Our Spring celebration is a great opportunity for networking and sharing between towns and partners. Naming support $5,000; additional support $500+
To discuss event sponsorship opportunities, contact our Executive Director, Jessica LeClair, at 860-259-4767.
Media Sponsorship
Actions & Impact, the Sustainable CT newsletter
Each month, our newsletter is sent to more than 12,000 municipal elected officials, residents on town sustainability teams, and state-wide partners in state agencies and non-profit organizations to keep our growing community informed of the latest sustainability news and activity.
Distribution: 12.8K
Includes our Actions & Impact Previews (1,595 vews as of January 2026).
To discuss Actions & Impact sponsorship opportunities, contact our Director for Communications & Development, Jim Hunt, at 860-259-4732.
The IMPACT, a Sustainable CT podcast
Begun in 2022, our monthly podcast has a dedicated following with an exceptional growth horizon. We feature interviews with some of Connecticut’s most important sustainability leaders and activists.
Downloads as of January 2026: 4,121 (a 52% year-on-year increase, 2025-2026).
To discuss opportunities to sponsor The IMPACT, contact our Director for Communications & Development, Jim Hunt, at 860-259-4732.
Planned Giving
Ensure the vitality of Sustainable CT far into the future by including us in your estate plans. Your generous foresight will make it possible for Sustainable CT to continue its mission for generations to come. Additionally, certain types of deferred gifts may provide current tax reductions, help avoid income tax, lower estate taxes, or provide income during the donor's lifetime. Consult an estate planning professional and then give us a call (860-259-4767). We’d be honored to hear from you.
Donor Advised Fund Gifts
Consider a donor-advised gift to Sustainable CT through a charitable investment account such as Fidelity Charitable or Vanguard Charitable. A Donor Advised Fund (or DAF) allows you to contribute assets to support charities while receiving tax benefits. The Sustainable CT Employer Identification Number is 82-4894473.
1% for the Planet
Sustainable CT is a 1% for the Planet partner. 1% for the Planet is a global network with thousands of incredible businesses and environmental organizations working together to support people and the planet. If you're a 1% for the Planet member business - or interested in becoming one - please consider supporting Sustainable CT through this impactful platform.
Corporate Matching Gifts
If your employer matches individual gifts as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, please consider nominating Sustainable CT for a match for your donation. We are listed with Benevity and the Blackbaud/YourCause Network. If you do not see Sustainable CT on your corporate cause list, please let us know.
Stock Gifts
Donation of appreciated stock is a great way to make a contribution. Please call us (860-259-4767) for stock donation instructions.
