The American Birding Association is growing—and you can help lead the way. By giving a leadership gift, you become part of an elite constellation of supporters who power the ABA’s mission: to make birding better by providing knowledge, sharing experiences, and building community.
Your leadership makes birding better
When you make a gift of $1,000 or above, your support fuels the ABA’s most important work, including:
- Strengthening community for birders through in-person and online events and social spaces
- Teaching and inspiring the next generation through our celebrated Young Birder programs.
- Sharing knowledge and thought leadership through our publications Birding and North American Birds, the American Birding Podcast, and connecting more birders to experts and leaders in the field.
- Building a powerful voice for conservation, uniting birders to advocate for birds and the habitats they depend on.
- Your leadership ensures that the ABA can reach further, dream bigger, and bring more people to the joy of birding.
Suggested Leadership Giving Amounts include:
$1,000 — Support core programs that connect and grow the birding community
$2,500 — Expand access to programs like Community Weekends and Young Birders
$5,000 — Sustain education, publications, and outreach
$10,000+ — Drive long-term impact for birds, birders, and conservation
We are happy to work with you to tailor a gift that reflects your interests and passion for birding.
Leadership Members will enjoy:
“Coffee with Wayne” Zoom events
- Enjoy direct access to organizational updates in small virtual coffee mornings with Executive Director Wayne Klockner, where you’ll hear firsthand about ABA’s vision, programs, and impact.
Appreciation for your support
- Get candid and thoughtful feedback from Wayne, as well as select Directors, on your ideas, suggestions, and concerns.
With leadership gifts starting at $1,000 and above, you can play a pivotal role in advancing the ABA’s mission while enjoying exclusive access and recognition for your support. Many supporters choose to grow their impact over time through increasing leadership commitments.
Donations can be made at aba.org/donate or you can call us or mail a check using the contact information below. You can also explore more ways to give at our Ways to Give page here: https://www.aba.org/ways-to-give/.
PO Box 3070
Colorado Springs, CO 80934
Email: info@aba.org
Phone: (800) 850-2473 or (302) 838-3660
Step into leadership with the ABA. Your support makes birding better for today and for generations to come.
Still Have Questions?
Contact Us, or email us at info@aba.org
Other Ways to Get Involved
- Join our Facebook Groups: What’s This Bird, ABA General Discussion, and ABA Rare Bird Alert
- Listen to the American Birding Podcast
- Join us at an upcoming Community Weekend or Birding Festival
- Subscribe to our newsletters
- Make a Donation
