We are only as strong as our membership.
To be a powerful voice for the Island’s environment requires a broad and diverse base of community support. If you love the Vineyard, you already understand the pressure – and threats – that our natural resources face. Now, more than ever, we must work together to protect this special place.
Why Your Gift Matters
When you join VCS, you can be sure that your contribution will be put to work right here on the Vineyard. We are an entirely local non-profit, not a regional or international organization. VCS will never share your information.
For tomorrow’s Vineyard, join today!
Every gift, no matter how big or small, makes a difference.
Ways You Can Support VCS
Become a Member
It’s easy to become a member using the button below. The basic membership is $50 annually.
Give the Gift of Membership
Please use the button below for any additional donations, such as year-end giving, gift memberships, or donations in honor or memory of someone. You can also set up automatic “sustaining” contributions.
Become a Conservator
VCS Conservators are those members who give $1,000 or more per year, as well as those who have donated land and/or conservation restrictions on land.
Planned Giving
You can have a significant impact in preserving and protecting Martha’s Vineyard by making a planned gift. Become a member of the Vineyard Conservation Society’s Founders’ Circle when you make a philanthropic investment to carry forward the protection of Martha’s Vineyard.
There are many tools you can use to include VCS in your estate plans:
- A simple bequest, naming the Vineyard Conservation Society in your will or trust.
- A charitable remainder trust, providing income to the donor and other beneficiaries for their lifetimes, with the trust remainder passing to VCS thereafter.
- A retained life estate, deeding real property to VCS but reserving a life estate that allows you the use and enjoyment of the property until your death.
- A life insurance policy naming VCS as the beneficiary.
- A retirement plan such as an IRA, naming VCS as the primary or successor beneficiary.
If you wish to consider including us in your estate plan, please email . We would be pleased to meet with you and/or your attorney to discuss the potential benefits, both to you and your estate, and of course, to our commitment to environmental protection on Martha’s Vineyard.
Business Members
Please contact us for more information on our business membership program or join today online. Minimum annual dues are $250.
Join By Mail
If you would like to join by mail, please print and fill out this form and mail to:
Vineyard Conservation Society
P.O. Box 2189
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
Volunteer
From light office work to events setup to community organizing around issues, VCS has many needs for extra hands. Learn more about volunteer opportunities here.