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Second Nature Membership Dues

Benefits to Second Nature members are supported through annual dues, which are leveraged by grants and corporate partnerships. Second Nature membership opportunities include:

Signatories

Higher education institutions whose president or chancellor has made a formal commitment to lead on climate action.

Affiliates

Higher education institutions interested in beginning or furthering their climate action journey alongside signatory institutions in our network.

University Climate Coalition (UC3)

The world’s leading research universities committed to accelerating climate action on campus, in communities, and at a global scale.

Participating in any of the three membership opportunities make up the Climate Leadership Network.

Dues & Payments

The annual dues cycle begins in May, and payment is due by September 1st. The dues amount is established based on the size of the institution and its expenses.

Dues payments are required to remain an active member. However, alternative arrangements can be made for those with budget challenges. Please contact us promptly after receiving an invoice for special assistance. For all dues-related questions, please contact [email protected].

Dues Payment Table

FTE**	Total Expenses*
	$0-$27,499,999	$27,500,000 - $99,999,999	$100,000,000 - $499,999,999	Over $500,000,000
2 Year Schools
0-1,999	$842	$867	$918	$1,020
2,000-4,999	$893	$918	$1,020	$1,122
5,000-9,999	$1,683	$1,760	$1,836	$1,913
10,000+	$3,060	$3,519	$3,672	$3,825
4 Year Schools
0-999	$883.58	$1,017.45	$1,071	$1,285
1,000-4,999	$2,356	$2,570	$2,678	$2,785
5,000-9,999	$3,213	$3,480.75	$3,856	$4,123.35
10,000-14,999	$3,641	$3,749	$4,016.25	$4,284
15,000+	$4,551.75	$4,927	$5,141	$5,355

*Total Expenses: For Private or Public Institutions using FASB the IPEDS variable is “Total Expenses- Total Amount”, For Public Institutions using GASB the variable is “Total Expense Deductions-Current year total”.

**Full-Time Equivalent Enrollment: The IPEDS variable is “12-month full-time equivalent enrollment.” The formula used to convert the IPEDS data to a full-time equivalent enrollment is three part-time students per full-time student.

Payment Options

Credit Card

Please refer to your invoice for instructions or contact [email protected] for the account information for ACH/Wire payments. Make sure the invoice number and campus name are included in the memo.
Wire Transfer
Please refer to your invoice for instructions or contact [email protected] for the account information for ACH/Wire payments. Make sure the invoice number and campus name are included in the memo.
Check
Please send a check to: Signatory Dues c/o Second Nature: 186 Alewife Brook Pkwy, #1182, Cambridge, MA 02138. Reference the invoice number in the memo.

Honor Society

Special recognition is given to members for their extraordinary contributions – financial and in service – to the Climate Leadership Network through the Honor Society. Honor Society dues, which are any payment above the amount invoiced, are used to further the reach of the Climate Leadership Network, by funding new resources and initiatives, and by supporting dues for under-resourced schools. Please help grow the impact this year with your participation; select this option when submitting the annual dues invoice, or at any point in the year.