WINGS Giving Society

Purpose

The mission of WINGS Women of Discovery is to fund, elevate, and build community around visionary women pushing the boundaries of science, exploration and conservation.

WINGS invites you to join our of a Giving Society designed to underwrite our Flag Carrier program, which focuses on emerging Explorers leading original field research. To date, WINGS has supported over 140 Flag Carriers  on expeditions  across every continent and both poles. The Giving Society will allow us to fund even more pioneering women and groundbreaking discoveries while creating opportunities for these young visionaries to stay in the field to better understand and preserve our planet.

By joining the Giving Society, you’ll directly support emerging Explorers and critical field research and initiatives used to advance conservation efforts, inform policy, and create innovative solutions to global challenges. Founded in 2003, WINGS awards unrestricted funding to high-achieving women scientists and explorers making important discoveries in traditionally male-dominated fields. We shine a light on their research, impact, and leadership; ignite collaboration through our global network; and support them as role models for future generations.

 

What’s Included

The Giving Society will receive exclusive access to WINGS events, including in-person and virtual opportunities to connect directly with WINGS Explorers. These could include:

    • An annual convening of the Giving Society in New York with WINGS Fellows and Flag Carriers 

    • Invitation to the WINGS Fellows pinning ceremony

    • Recognition at the WINGS Women of Discovery Awards

    • Quarterly email communications with latest Flag Reports, behind the scenes work, field equipment recommendations, publications*

    • Exclusive virtual meetings with Explorers while on expedition

    • Opportunities to join WINGS Explorers in their research facilities 

    • Access to the latest research and findings from WINGS-funded expeditionsAccess to WINGS travel expeditions led by Explorers. 

 

Investment

Members of the WINGS Giving Society will be asked to make an annual donation of $10,000 per year to WINGS in exchange for deeper engagement in our mission and community of changemakers.their participation. We are requesting that all members make a three-year commitment to the Society. Your gift will be tax deductible.

 

Contact Us

To learn more, please reach out to Meredith Ayan, CEO of WINGS Women of Discovery, at meredithayan@wingswomenofdiscovery.org.