Support the professionals who study, protect, and manage our rivers, with your gift, today.
The River Management Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that relies on the generosity of volunteers and revenue from memberships, gifts, partnerships, sponsorships and events to carry out our mission. Your financial support empowers river professionals across North America. Every contribution, large or small, helps us provide the training, resources, and community they need to wisely manage our rivers for generations to come.
RMS is here for you and your river. Through outreach, education, and professional development, we support the individuals who study, protect, and manage our rivers: recreation and conservation professionals, educators, scientists, and students.
Your Support Makes a Difference
Your donation fuels the programs that bring our mission to life:
- The River Training Center, providing workshops and tools for river professionals.
- The National Rivers Project, expanding river recreation and management information.
- The River Studies and Leadership Certificate, preparing the next generation of stewards.
- A growing library of resources pertaining to wild and scenic rivers, water trails, hydropower licensing, river access design, equitable workspaces, and river safety.
- Our chapter activities and river trips.
- Publications like the RMS Journal, RMS Listserv, and RMS News Digest.
There Are Many Ways to Give
One-time Donation
Whether you have $5, $25, or $2,500 to give, it will count by directly benefiting river managers, researchers, and future river managers across the country through training, networking, communication, and resources provided by RMS. We also gladly accept donations via PayPal.
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Monthly Donation
The RMS Monthly Donor Program is truly painless and really makes a difference. Monthly gifts representing the cost of a few cups of coffee, from 50% of our members, would cover 50% of a staff member's salary! Transactions are processed through our secure system, and you will receive a summary of your total donation for the year in December.
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Email Us to Donate Monthly
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Gifts in Your Will
Planned gifts, including naming RMS as a beneficiary in your will, are among the most powerful ways to create a lasting legacy. If you're a current member, we invite you to create or update your will at no cost online through our partnership with Life Legacy, which outlines options for making a gift in your will. Though not required, a gift in your will, of any size, can help us continue to support river professionals well into the future. If you’ve already included RMS, please notify us of your intentions so we can thank you and honor your plans. Learn about additional options in our Planned Giving Guide.
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Qualified Charitable Distribution
Easily donate from your IRA, lower your taxable income, and fuel our mission.
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Donate Stocks, Crypto, and more
Maximize your charitable impact by donating stocks, DAFs, and crypto, unlocking substantial tax benefits while fueling our mission.
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Volunteer Hours & In-Kind Donations
RMS relies on the energy, expertise, and generosity of our volunteers and members. To get involved, contact a Chapter officer, Board member, or the RMS Executive Director. If you’ve donated goods, services, or volunteer time this year, please complete the form below to record your contributions. You can submit as often as you like, and we’re happy to provide a yearly summary of your impact.
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