The Missouri Botanical Garden’s Corporate Council was established in 2008 and is comprised of representatives from the Garden’s Corporate Partner membership group of 88 firms. The Council’s role is to identify new ways in which the Garden and its Corporate Partners can work together to enhance its membership benefits and expand its outreach to new audiences. Council members interact professionally and socially with representatives from many of our community’s leading companies, while also helping the Garden shape its future programs and events.
Benefits
- Opportunity for Council members to serve a vital role in delivering the Garden’s mission to the St. Louis region and abroad
- Access to various networking opportunities while attending three annual meetings and other events at the Garden to learn about plant science, sustainability, and other issues that impact visitor attractions in the St. Louis region
- Participate in the benefits afforded to the Corporate Partners Program members such as admission passes, special event and exhibit premieres, Corporate Partners Days, and invitations to special evening events
- Recognition in the Garden’s publications
Meetings
There will be three Council meetings per year and at least one special event for the group. Participation on a subcommittee will require two or three additional meeting time commitments per year.
Council Objectives
- Raise awareness about the horticulture, research, conservation, and education programs of the Missouri Botanical Garden among the corporate community
- Identify new ways in which the Garden and Corporate Partners Program members can work together to enhance membership benefits for companies and their employees as well as to expand outreach to new audiences
- Provide input to Garden staff on the development of effective materials and programming for use with potential Corporate Partner prospects
- Increase financial support to the Garden by soliciting companies to join the Corporate Partners Program and to provide event sponsorships and other special gifts
Subcommittees
Corporate Outreach Subcommittee
Purpose: To develop and implement strategies in coordination with the Council chair and Missouri Botanical Garden staff to expand the Garden’s outreach in the corporate community.
Council Engagement Subcommittee
Purpose: To plan meeting content and ongoing communication forums for the Corporate Council in coordination with the Council chair and Missouri Botanical Garden staff.
Corporate Sustainability Initiatives Subcommittee
Purpose: To disseminate information about ways in which sustainability programs are developed and implemented in the corporate community from workplace and external constituency perspectives.
Representative Requirements
Council members are asked to serve a two-year term and attend Council meetings with active participation to enhance corporate understanding of the Garden’s work; increase corporate involvement in its events, volunteer program, and fund raising efforts; and offer guidance on key issues such as membership, outreach, employee involvement, growth areas, national outreach, and special exhibits. Council members are also asked to become personal members of the Garden.