*If you would like to donate more than $100, you can donate separate transactions through Shopify. In the current economic and climate contexts, the Canadian organic sector must be organized, united, and energized like never before. That’s where you come in by contributing to our annual fund! We must keep the vision clearly in front of us of a thriving organic business sector now and for generations to come. Now is the time to pull together and multiply that strength. Here’s what your contribution to COTA’s Annual Fund goes towards: Increase advocacy to policy makers to reduce trade barriers and unlock support for the sector Build partnerships between retailers and organic enterprises to grow domestic and international sales Increase organic market data and business-to-business connections that support diversification of markets Create marketing materials and campaign resources to increase familiarity and build trust in organic We are happy to recognize your contributions through the following benefits at various contribution levels: Investment Opportunities Grassroots $500 Donor recognition certificate Name recognition in COTA’s Annual Report Collaborator $1,000 Donor recognition certificate Name recognition in COTA’s Annual Report Inclusion in COTA’s newsletter Preservationist $4,000 Donor recognition certificate Large name recognition in COTA’s Annual Report Name acknowledgement and featured logo at COTA’s Organic Gala & Leadership Awards Inclusion in COTA’s newsletter One-time social media recognition Conservationist $7,000 Donor recognition plaque Small logo recognition in COTA’s Annual Report Customized presentations to your organization on the latest trends in organic and up-to-date organic statistics Verbal/small logo acknowledgement at COTA’s Organic Gala & Leadership Awards Inclusion in COTA’s newsletter One time social media recognition Innovator $12,000 Donor recognition plaque Medium logo recognition in COTA’s Annual Report Quarterly executive briefings Customized presentations to your organization on the latest trends in organic and up-to-date organic statistics Verbal/medium logo acknowledgement at COTA’s Organic Gala & Leadership Awards 1 free ticket to COTA’s Organic Gala & Leadership Awards Inclusion in COTA’s newsletter Bi-annual social media recognition Philanthropist $20,000 Donor recognition plaque Large logo recognition in COTA’s Annual Report Quarterly executive briefings Customized presentations to your organization on the latest trends in organic and up-to-date organic statistics Verbal/large logo acknowledgement at COTA’s Organic Gala & Leadership Awards 2 free ticket to COTA’s Organic Gala & Leadership Awards Inclusion in COTA’s newsletter Bi-annual social media recognition No contribution is too big or too small. We welcome your support in any way to help us advance the sector with COTA acting as a leading and trusted voice to government and the organic industry. Monitoring for risks and seeking opportunities means that we are on top of threats like the tariffs and opportunities like market diversification and data to assist your business planning. We keep you in the know to enable your organic business to be responsive and resilient. Contribute towards our Annual Fund to feed the capacity of COTA to do the crucial work to move the sector ahead. COTA continues to reach higher and go further because of financial contributions from members and supporters. There is much more to be achieved! Can we count you in? We can’t thank you enough for contributing to this year’s campaign and helping us raise funds for this critically important work. With any questions, please contact Kim De LalloMember Relations and Business Development [email protected] ext 204
