Members are individuals or businesses whose generous support of $1,000 or more helps CAC to grow, respond to new opportunities, enhance our capabilities and invest in innovation. Members are invited to informative, exciting events and briefings, and receive frequent email updates on CAC’s work.
The Climate Adaptation Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and your contribution is tax-deductible.
Contributions by CAC Members and others fund the development of the Climate Adaptation Center, and its ongoing efforts to build a curated collection of state of the art climate-related science, focused on Florida’s climate issues. Your contributions help us bring renowned experts to Sarasota to meet with community leaders in academia, business and government to help develop local solutions to adapt to the changing climate and mitigate its effects.
There are five levels of membership involvement, corresponding to the five categories of hurricane intensity. As for hurricanes, membership impact increases from Category 1 through to Category 5. However, unlike hurricanes, the benefits of CAC membership increase from Category 1 through Category 5. All members receive our heartfelt gratitude for helping the CAC and our community!
Become a CAC Member Today
Join our growing CAC Members group by completing the Membership form, or contact Bob Bunting, CEO, Climate Adaptation Center, to discuss using Donor Advised Funds, bank transfers or other ways to make your gift. Contact Bob to learn more.
If you prefer to mail in your membership contribution, please address your correspondence to: Climate Adaptation Center, Inc., 111 S. Pineapple Ave., Suite 911, Sarasota, Florida 34236. (Make sure that we have your email address so we can include you in our CAC Members group communications.)
The Climate Adaptation Center, Inc. is a Florida-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, donations to which are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE, 1-800-HELP-FLA. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. (CH66971)
Category 1 – $1,000
Members receive 2 tickets to our headline event — the annual Florida Climate Forecast Conference. Members receive our monthly newsletter plus members-only special updates. Category 1 members are honored in the annual Conference Program.
Category 2 – $2,000
Members receive 2 tickets to our headline event — the annual Florida Climate Forecast Conference. Members receive our monthly newsletter plus members-only special updates. The contributions of Category 2 members are honored in the annual Conference Program and recognized from the conference podium. Category 2 members receive an invitation for two to attend the exclusive pre-conference event.
Category 3 – $3,000
Members receive 2 tickets to our headline event — the annual Florida Climate Forecast Conference. Members receive our monthly newsletter plus members-only special updates. The contributions of Category 3 members are honored in the annual Conference Program and recognized from the conference podium. Category 3 members receive an invitation for four to attend the exclusive pre-conference event.
Category 4 – $4,000
Members receive 2 tickets to our headline event — the annual Florida Climate Forecast Conference. Members receive our monthly newsletter plus members-only special updates. The contributions of Category 4 members are honored in the annual Conference Program and recognized from the conference podium. Category 4 members receive an invitation for four to attend the exclusive pre-conference event. Category 4 members receive an invitation to the private post-Conference dinner event, hosted by Bob Bunting, CEO, Climate Adaptation Center.
Category 5 – $5,000
Members receive 2 tickets to our headline event — the annual Florida Climate Forecast Conference. Members receive our monthly newsletter plus members-only special updates. The contributions of Category 5 members are honored in the annual Conference Program and recognized from the conference podium. Category 5 members receive an invitation for four to attend the exclusive pre-conference event. Category 5 members receive an invitation to the private post-Conference dinner event, hosted by Bob Bunting, CEO, Climate Adaptation Center. Category 5 members also receive a private group briefing by CAC senior staff.
Join the Corporate Partners Group
The Corporate Partners Group brings together businesses interested in the risks and opportunities presented by Florida’s changing climate. Companies that join the Corporate Partners Group will be closely involved with CAC’s climate economy initiatives.
“Climate warming is having increasingly major impacts on life in Florida. If we use science translated into understanding we can help turn this threat into investment, economic & societal opportunities”
David Kotok, Chairman, Cumberland Advisors, Sarasota, Florida
CPG Member Benefits
- Access to curated, in-depth, science-driven research to inform your company’s climate strategy and actions
- Participation in forum events bringing together Corporate Partners, scientists and government representatives for focused sessions, in-depth discussions and networking
- Targeted support for your company’s projects and initiatives
- Invitations to exclusive CPG virtual and in-person events, focused on Florida’s climate issues and the developing climate economy
- Direct access to senior CAC staff
Let’s set up a meeting to talk about how your company can be involved with the CAC!
Bob Bunting, CEO, Climate Adaptation Center