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Why Partner with Us?

A partnership with Second Nature is a mutually beneficial relationship. Our network of over 400 colleges and universities gives partners access to innovation, expertise, unique opportunities, and technical support.

We have a proven track record of working with a range of forward-thinking partners to address global climate disruption and develop a strong green economy. Each partnership can be tailor-made and aligned with your specific needs. Our team will collaborate with you to develop an innovative and dynamic partnership with shared values and impact.

Foundations and Funders

Second Nature receives generous support from foundations and private donors to help us design and implement various programmatic initiatives. This funding increases our capacity to support climate action initiatives through higher education at unmatched speed and scale.

Our climate initiatives span a wide range of topical areas – from advancing decarbonization and resilience to climate research on campus to implementing climate justice projects in communities in collaboration with local leaders.

Please contact Tim Carter, President of Second Nature, at [email protected] to discuss funding opportunities.

Lumina Foundation

Corporate Partners

Second Nature engages with a broad array of businesses that share our goals. By working with us and our member campuses, our corporate partners accelerate decarbonization efforts, expand climate action efforts, and demonstrate their commitment to sustainability.

For a comprehensive understanding of the corporate partnerships Second Nature has successfully fostered, we invite you to explore our detailed partnership brochure: LINK to PDF. This resource is designed to empower you with the knowledge and insights you need to make an informed decision. Learn more about Second Nature’s Core Principles for Engagement with Corporate Partners. 

For more information on becoming a Second Nature Corporate Partner, please contact Bridget Flynn at [email protected].

Non-Profit and Coalition Partners

Through our exclusive partnerships with non-profits and other organizations, we can provide the higher education institutions within our network with robust tools and resources to support climate action. 

These partnerships also offer unique opportunities, not available to everyone, to participate in coalitions, events, and other initiatives, making you part of a select group driving climate action.

For more information on non-profit and coalition partnerships, please get in touch with Michele Madia at [email protected].

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