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Be part of building a future where science helps people and nature thrive together
Your donation to COMPASS makes it possible for us to provide our world-class workshops, facilitation, and coaching services to people doing the hard work of sharing science and knowledge in ways that are relevant, useful, and meaningful. We are all in this together, and together we can navigate the challenges we face.
Whether it’s through a direct donation, a grant, stocks, planned giving or a DAF, your gift allows us to keep doing the vital work of supporting people to communicate and collaborate in ways that build real relationships, creating the conditions for real change.
To give directly or via PayPal, please use the embedded donation form on this page. Checks can be mailed to:
COMPASS Science Communication, Inc.
10121 SE Sunnyside Rd, Suite 300, Clackamas, OR 97015
To view our FAQ on donating to COMPASS, scroll down.
Hear From Our Community
Why is COMPASS’s work important to you?
Your gift today supports informed decisions and creative solutions to today’s greatest challenges
Building Shared Understanding
Your support fuels our strategic communication training programs where we help all participants adopt intentional communication practices that build shared understanding and help foster trusting, enduring relationships between science and society.
Co-creating Change
With your help, we’ve been able to support subject matter experts to collaborate more effectively with communities and policymakers, leading to more informed decisions and inspiring a shared belief that together we can co-create the conditions for people and nature to thrive.
Supporting Multiple Disciplines
Sustainable and equitable solutions protect the wellbeing of both the environment and the communities that depend on it. With your support, we connect people, across disciplines, experiences, and geographies to learn from one another so that we can better understand and communicate challenges and opportunities for change.
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The connections made at the training are ones that will help change the world. It was a humbling experience to be with such astounding individuals with such passion, drive, and kind hearts.
~ COMPASS Leadership Program Participant
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my donation tax deductible?
Yes! COMPASS is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization based in the United States. Our tax ID / EIN is 81-1344772. For gifts made online, we will email you a receipt for your official record to claim your donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes. For gifts made offline by donors living in the U.S. and who provide a mailing address, you will receive a donation receipt by mail.
Can I donate by check?
Yes! Please make your check payable to COMPASS.
Mail checks to:
COMPASS
10121 SE Sunnyside Rd, Suite 300
Clackamas, OR 97015
Do you accept grants or foundation funding?
Yes! If you are interested in discussing how COMPASS might fit a specific grant opportunity or foundation priority, please contact us at giving@compassscicomm.org to schedule a chat.
Do you accept Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)?
Yes! Our organization is a 501c3 nonprofit, and is able to receive DAFs. You can review our financial documents here, as well as our organizational profile on GuideStar. Please contact us at giving@compassscicomm.org if you need assistance or have questions.