Ways to Give
Explore your options to support our mission of empowering youth to reach their full potential.
One-Time
Support leadership, mentoring and outdoor adventure for youth from economically disadvantaged communities with a one-time gift to Explore Austin.
Monthly
Our Trail Angels provide monthly gifts that enable Explore Austin to provide ongoing support to Explorers and volunteer Mentors.
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Summit Giving Society
The Summit Giving Society is comprised of Explore Austin’s four giving circles. The Society brings together our community of leadership donors who make an annual commitment to support adventurous, local youth as they develop into confident and courageous adults. Learn More
Basecamper
Sponsor an Explorer’s full year of curriculum.
- Impact: 9 Saturday Challenges; 1 week-long Summer Wilderness Trip; 220 hours of mentoring
- Listing in the Annual Report (print and online) and the Quest for the Summit program (print)
- Invitations to exclusive giving circle member events
- Two complimentary tickets to the Quest for the Summit event
Pathfinder
Sponsor one team’s (15 Explorers, 5 Mentors) Saturday Challenges during the school year.
- Impact: 9 Saturday Challenges for one team; 810 cumulative outdoor adventure hours; 3,300 cumulative hours of mentoring
- Listing in the Annual Report (print and online) and the Quest for the Summit program (print)
- Invitations to exclusive giving circle member events
- Five tickets (1/2 table) for the Quest for the Summit event
Mountaineer
Sponsor two teams’ (30 Explorers, 10 Mentors) Saturday Challenges during the school year.
- Impact: 9 Saturday Challenges each for two teams; 1,620 cumulative outdoor adventure hours; 6,600 cumulative hours of mentoring
- Listing in the Annual Report (print and online) and the Quest for the Summit program (print)
- Invitations to exclusive giving circle member events
- One complimentary VIP table for the Quest for the Summit event
- Quarterly, personal updates from the CEO
Pinnacle
Sponsor one team’s (15 Explorers, 5 Mentors) entire year of curriculum.
- Impact: 1 Summer Wilderness Trip for one team; 9 Saturday Challenges for one team; 20 lives forever changed
- Listing in the Annual Report (print and online) and the Quest for the Summit program (print)
- Invitations to exclusive giving circle member events
- Two complimentary VIP tables for the Quest for the Summit event
- Quarterly, personal updates from the Explorer and Mentor team that you’re underwriting throughout each year of your support, as well as from the CEO
For more information on any of the above, please contact Lauren Zurbrugg, Chief Development Officer
Corporate Partner Program
Further our impact on the community and enjoy access to Explore Austin events, corporate team-building exercises with our outdoor experts, group volunteer opportunities and more!
Help us build our legacy
Explore Austin is looking to purchase land on which to locate our headquarters, furthering our impact in the community. Help us build our legacy by assisting us in locating land and/or supporting the building of our new headquarters. Contact Kathleen Schneeman, CEO if you are interested in this opportunity.
Annual Events
Explore Austin hosts a variety of community and fundraising events throughout the year that allow the general public to get involved and support our programming. Become a sponsor or event volunteer, or simply attend an event!
More Ways to Give
Volunteer
Organize gear, help launch trips and more! Perfect for group team building.
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Events
We’re always looking for volunteers to help make our community events a success! Help us plan an event by joining an event committee and/or sign up to volunteer the day-of an event.
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Alumni & Friends Group
Volunteer your time by becoming an Explore Austin ambassador.
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Fundraise
Host an online or in-person fundraiser for Explore Austin.
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Donate Gear
Have outdoors gear to share? Donate it today!
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Become a Mentor
Model leadership and a spirit of adventure to youth in 6th-12th grades.
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