Join us in Creating a New Forest Future!

Help us create an economy that delivers purpose, innovation and widespread opportunity across the Northern Forest.

With your generous donation today, you will become a sustaining member of the Northern Forest Center. You play a critical role in renewing the pride, purpose and vitality of our communities. As a member, you’ll receive the following benefits:

  • Bi-weekly News Digest highlighting selected news updates from across the Northern Forest
  • Recognition in the annual report.

Join or renew your membership today!

Donations of $1,000 and above

Join this group of donors committed to bold possibilities that give rise to vibrant Northern Forest communities. You’ll have the opportunity to weigh in on strategy and programs that support our vision of a thriving and welcoming Northern Forest region sustained by innovation and environmental stewardship.

  • Bi-weekly News Digest highlighting selected news updates from across the Northern Forest
  • Recognition in the annual report.
  • Periodic written updates on the impact and results of your support.
  • Personal contact with Center president and staff
  • Invitation to special events
Presidents Council Donation form
Dave Laforce, CEO, Built by Newport

We started our partnership with the Northern Forest Center in 2011 and have continually partnered with their team every year since. It amazes me that the learning continues and they still are an invaluable resource to us as a company. They are a huge part of our success and we look forward to where their education will take us in the future.”

– Dave Laforce, CEO, Built by Newport

Your gift of any size supports these innovative programs and more

Adirondack Community Recreation Alliance

The Adirondack Park is an iconic destination for visitors from far and wide, but its recreation options don’t always serve full-time residents’ needs. Learn how the Center and local leaders are addressing this gap through the Adirondack Community Recreation Alliance.

a group of people in front of a gazebo in the fall

The Community Destination Academy

The Community Destination Academy strengthens partnerships among area businesses, non-profits, and municipalities and helps rural communities secure increasing economic benefits from the recreation and travel sectors.

Parker J. Noyes Redevelopment in Lancaster, NH

Rural Development Innovation Group

Since the Center co-founded the Rural Development Innovation Group in 2016, the collective has showcased rural innovation and leadership and advocated for better rural policy – changing the way policymakers think about rural America.

Staff Contacts

Sarah Schmidt

Sarah Schmidt

Grants & Development Coordinator
Cell: 920-851-0316
Office: 603-229-0679