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We would be honoured to discuss how your philanthropy can make a meaningful difference for ocean conservation.

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Protecting and restoring our ocean starts with bold action. Thank you for considering a major gift to Ocean Wise.

Help Protect and Restore Our Ocean Through Leadership Support

The ocean connects us all. It regulates our climate, feeds billions of people, produces much of the oxygen we breathe, and supports countless communities, species, and livelihoods. Yet today, our ocean faces unprecedented challenges – from plastic pollution and habitat loss to climate change and biodiversity decline.

Leadership support is more than a donation. It is a commitment to the future of our blue planet.

Donor-Advised Funds

Donor-Advised Funds (DAF) are a convenient and effective way to show your leadership support for ocean conservation while maximizing your charitable impact. By contributing cash, securities, or other eligible assets to a DAF account through a charitable foundation, you can receive an immediate tax receipt and recommend grants over time to organizations such as Ocean Wise. Many donors choose DAFs as a flexible approach to giving, allowing them to plan their philanthropy, streamline charitable donations, and support the causes that matter most to them.

In a world where good news is hard to find, the team at Ocean Wise are one of the very brightest of lights for us all to hold high.

Simon Carpenter

McLean Foundation

Why Partner with Ocean Wise?

Ocean Wise is Canada’s largest ocean-focused conservation group. For more than 30 years, we’ve been turning knowledge into action through science, education, and community engagement.

Our work reaches millions of people every year and creates measurable outcomes for ocean health. We collaborate with Indigenous communities, businesses, governments, educators, researchers, and conservation partners to develop practical solutions that address some of the ocean’s most pressing challenges.

When you make a leadership gift, you join a community of visionary supporters helping to create a future where the ocean and people can thrive together.

A Personalized Giving Experience

Our team works closely with donors to align their philanthropic goals with the areas of Ocean Wise that matter most to them.

Whether you are passionate about:

    • Marine wildlife protection

    • Plastic pollution solutions

    • Ocean education

    • Habitat restoration

    • Climate resilience

    • Community-based conservation

We are committed to building lasting relationships grounded in transparency, stewardship, and shared purpose.

Recognition and Stewardship

Leadership donors receive:

    • Personalized impact reporting

    • Exclusive updates from Ocean Wise scientists and conservation experts

    • Opportunities to learn about and engage with Ocean Wise programs

    • Invitations to special events and experiences

    • Dedicated support from our philanthropy team

Most importantly, you will see the difference your generosity makes in protecting and restoring our ocean.

Want to Talk? Contact Danielle

For more information about planned giving reach out:
Danielle Gibb, Director, Philanthropy and Partnerships

604-239-6965
[email protected]

Leave a Legacy of Ocean Conservation

Every generation has a responsibility to safeguard the natural world for those who follow. A major gift to Ocean Wise is an investment in healthier oceans, thriving marine life, and stronger communities for years to come.

Together, we can create lasting change.

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Ocean Wise is based in the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xÊ·məθkwÉ™yÌ“É™m (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and SÉ™lÌ“ílwÉ™taÊ”/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We work across Turtle Island and beyond, supporting Indigenous peoples in their vital work on ocean conservation and biodiversity whenever possible or as we are invited to.