Join or Renew Your Membership
Your gift powers NRCM’s work to defend Maine’s environment from unprecedented rollbacks and ensure a healthier, cleaner future for generations to come.
You’ll join thousands of people who love Maine standing together for our rivers, lakes, forests, climate, and communities.
Give Back to the Maine You Love
Ways to Give
Renew Your Membership
Continue your support for the work protecting Maine’s environment and the places that shape life here: from clean rivers and working forests to the wildlife and communities that depend on them.
Give the Gift of Membership
Share your love of Maine with an NRCM membership that connects friends and family to the work safeguarding our woods, waters, and wildlife all year long.
Honor a Loved One
A gift to NRCM in honor or memory of someone special is a meaningful way to celebrate someone’s connection to Maine and the natural places they love.
Make a Planned Gift
Leave a legacy rooted in clean water, healthy forests, protected wildlife habitat, and a future where Maine’s natural beauty continues to thrive.
More Ways to Give
There are many ways to support NRCM’s work, including donor-advised funds, gifts of stock, workplace giving, and more. Explore the option that’s right for you and helps advance lasting protections for Maine’s environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about donations, membership, tax receipts, recurring giving, and other ways to support NRCM.
What are the different ways I can give?
You can support NRCM through one-time gifts, monthly giving, donor-advised funds, workplace giving, planned gifts, and gifts of stock.
What’s the most effective way to donate?
One-time gifts make an immediate impact, while monthly donations provide steady, reliable support throughout the year. You can also give through donor-advised funds, workplace giving, planned gifts, or gifts of stock. Every contribution helps advance NRCM’s work to protect Maine’s environment.
Can I donate without becoming a member?
Most donations automatically include NRCM membership, connecting you to a community committed to protecting Maine’s environment. To opt out of receiving a membership, please contact support@nrcm.org.
How does my donation get used?
Your support helps NRCM advance science-based policies that protect clean water, conserve public lands, safeguard wildlife habitat, and address climate change. Contributions support advocacy, research, public engagement, and action that help secure lasting protections for Maine’s environment. Learn more about how NRCM uses your investments, here.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes. NRCM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
What is NRCM’s tax ID number?
NRCM’s federal tax ID number is 01-0270690.
Will I receive a receipt?
Yes. All donors receive a tax receipt for their records.
Is there a minimum gift amount?
No. Every gift—no matter the size—helps support our mission.
How do I update my contact or mailing preferences?
You can update your contact information or mailing preferences by contacting support@nrcm.org.
How do I update information for my recurring donation?
To make changes to your recurring gift, including payment information or donation amount, contact support@nrcm.org.
Why am I still receiving renewal notices after I already donated?
Some mailings are prepared several weeks in advance, so you may receive a renewal notice after making your donation. If you donated within the past six weeks and received a tax receipt, your membership has already been renewed.
What is your privacy policy?
We respect your privacy. NRCM does not sell or share your email address or phone number. We may occasionally exchange mailing names and addresses with like-minded organizations for one-time use through a mailing service. You can opt out at any time. Read our full Privacy Policy.
Can I support NRCM if I can’t donate money?
Absolutely. You can sign up for NRCM emails, take action on environmental issues, attend events, or share NRCM’s work. Raising your voice and helping spread awareness strengthens this work in meaningful ways.