Eligible Members:
Local Governments (City, Town, County)

Annual Dues:
$0.50 per capita

Voting Rights:
Yes

Benefits:

• Participation in regional grant applications and awards

• Eligibility to participate in joint procurement projects

• Highlighting of member activities and events

• Inclusion in the regional GHG inventory and high impact climate action analysis

• Access to information sharing and peer learning on projects related to solar installations, energy efficiency, green infrastructure, electric vehicles, etc.

Activities

• Set vision and priorities for the Alliance’s regional climate resilience agenda.

• Approve charters, subcommittee structures, and leadership (chairs/co-chairs) proposed by the Advisory Committee.

• Ensure alignment of Alliance efforts with local, state, and federal policy priorities.

• Oversee finances and funding decisions.

• Represent the Alliance publicly at key meetings, conferences, and with funders.

• Evaluate progress of the Alliance and adjust priorities as needed.

• Support Alliance cohesion by resolving conflicts and ensuring equity, transparency, and inclusion in decision-making.

Eligible Members:
Businesses, Nonprofits, Community Based Organizations

Annual Dues:
For profit entities with revenues:

• Over $5 million: $20,000 annually

• Totaling between $1.5 million - $5 million: $10,000 annually

• Totaling between $250,000 to $1.5 million: $3,000 annually

• Less than $250,000: $1,000 annually

Academic or non-governmental organizations:

• $1,000 or equivalent amount of in-kind support annually.

Voting Rights:
No

Benefits:

• Opportunity to help guide regional actions by serving on subcommittees such as renewable energy, green infrastructure, community engagement, governance, funding, etc.

• At the invitation of members, the ability to participate in grant applications and awards

• Ability to attend quarterly Steering Committee meetings

• Recognition of high impact actions and events

• Positive contribution to environmental initiatives benefitting the region

Activities:

• Recruit new advisory members (especially nonprofits, CBOs, businesses, and mission-aligned organizations) to strengthen capacity.

• Envision and propose subcommittees around specific sustainability or climate topics; identify potential chairs/co-chairs.

• Engage communities by:

  • Sharing Alliance news and resources

  • Inviting individuals and organizations to join as general members

  • Promoting sign-ups for newsletters and events

• Participate in outreach activities, including tabling at community events.

• Help develop communication tools to increase visibility.

• Contribute project ideas that could be advanced if/when funding is secured.

• Share grant opportunities that align with the Alliance’s goals 

• Serve as subject-matter resources to the Steering Committee, providing input on regional needs and emerging opportunities.

Eligible Members:
Anyone who seeks to increase awareness of climate actions and events

Annual Dues:
None (donations are encouraged)

Voting Rights:
No

Activities and Benefits:

• Increased awareness of actions and events in the region

• Opportunities to support environmental initiatives aimed at improving air, land, and water quality as well as promoting energy independence

Activities:

• Stay connected by signing up for and reading the Alliance’s newsletter.

• Participate in events and programs hosted by the Alliance.

• Share information about Alliance initiatives within their networks.

• Join subcommittees once they are formed, contributing time, expertise, or lived experience.

• Provide feedback to Steering and Advisory Committees about community needs, priorities, and opportunities through participation in subcommittees.

• Celebrate and amplify climate resilience stories from across the region.