Five Rivers has played a significant role in our region, conserving over 5,700 acres across 84 properties in 17 towns. We are working now to conserve another 530 acres of productive farmland, forest, water resources, and public recreation opportunities, and we have many more worthwhile projects in our queue totaling over 1,000 acres!

Now, more than ever, community involvement is essential to our work. With your support we can meet the critical need to conserve the most important lands in our region. Please make your year end gift today and help us to sustain healthy communities by connecting people to nature and conserving land forever. 

You may complete the online form below and pay at PayPal. Note that when you pay at PayPal, you may use either your own credit card number OR a PayPal account. Thank you for donating to Five Rivers!

Central New Hampshire is an incredible place to live, work, and visit—with local farmstands, miles of recreational trails, and healthy rivers for fishing, kayaking, and more. For 35 years, Five Rivers Conservation Trust has been working with communities and landowners to ensure a thriving future for the landscapes and waterways, adding richness to the lives of residents and visitors alike.

Please consider becoming a Business Sponsor with an annual gift of $500 or more to help support Five Rivers’ important work. As a local business leader, you care about the well-being of your community members and want to see the Capital Region flourish.

Your sponsorship will reach our expanding pool of social media and e-newsletter followers, event participants, volunteers, and annual supporters while showcasing your business’ values. Most importantly, your sponsorship will provide the resources needed to help our lean organization conserve new lands, steward the 5,700 acres across 84 properties already entrusted to us, and tackle the opportunities and challenges ahead.

BUSINESS SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

You may become a Five Rivers business sponsor by completing the online form below. If you prefer, you may download, complete, and mail this business sponsorship form (PDF format). If you have questions or would like more information, please reach out to info@5rct.org or Liz Short (liz@5rct.org), Executive Director.

Donations made by cash, check or credit card are, by far, the most common methods of giving to Five Rivers, however we also offer the options below if you prefer to use them.

Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from an IRA

If you are at least age 70 ½, have an IRA and plan to donate to Five Rivers this year, you may be able to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your IRA. This action can satisfy charitable goals and allows funds to be withdrawn from an IRA without any tax consequences. A QCD can also be appealing because it can be used to satisfy your required minimum distribution.

Give Appreciated Stocks, Bonds, or Mutual Funds

Contributing stocks, bonds, or mutual funds that have appreciated over time has become increasingly popular in recent years. Most publicly traded securities with unrealized long‐term gains (meaning they were purchased more than a year ago and have increased in value) may be donated to 501(c)3 nonprofit, without the need to sell them first. When the donation is made, the donor can claim the fair market value as an itemized deduction on his or her federal tax return.

If either of these tax advantaged options appeal to you, please contact Executive Director Liz Short for more information at liz@5rct.org or 603-225-7225. Additionally, please consult your tax advisor to make sure these options are right for your financial situation.

Members of the Conservation Leaders Society (CLS) provide essential ongoing support which sustains Five Rivers and expands our ability to address the area’s growing need for land conservation. We gratefully welcome into the society all who contribute $1,500 or more to the Annual Fund each year.

Join our Conservation Leaders Society now! Complete the online membership form below and pay at PayPal. Note that when you pay online with PayPal, you may use either your own credit card number OR a PayPal account. If you prefer to send a check, you may do so.

Gifts of Stock or IRA Distribution – If you would like to become a Five Rivers CLS member, donating shares of appreciated stock or mutual funds may be a financially beneficial option. Alternatively, if you are 70 ½ or older, directing your IRA’s Required Minimum Distribution to Five Rivers may be possible. Click here for more information on these options. 

Your CLS contribution is tax-deductible. If you have questions, please contact us at 603-225-7225 or at info@5rct.org. Thank you for your support!