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VIP Explorer Circle
Deep Engagement for Mission-Aligned Leaders & Supporters
WHAT IT IS
The VIP Explorer Circle is Expedition Audacity’s donor engagement programme designed for individuals, organisations, and influencers who are deeply committed to advancing ocean science, conservation impact, and ethical storytelling.
This is not a tourism package or a leisure cruise. It is an invitation to engage with Expedition Audacity’s mission at a strategic level — through collaboration, amplification, and shared presence in the work we do.
Membership is extended by invitation or through a qualifying contribution at a tier that reflects meaningful commitment and alignment with our mission.
WHO THIS IS FOR
The VIP Explorer Circle is for mission-aligned partners who:
- Use their platforms, networks, or expertise to amplify critical conservation stories
- Seek deeper engagement with frontline science, community partnerships, and environmental justice
- Want structured interaction with Expedition Audacity’s leadership, research, and impact strategy
- Are committed to sustained support of ocean research and ethical documentation
This Circle is not about prestige. It is about influence with impact.
WHAT MEMBERS RECEIVE
Circle Benefits & Engagement
Membership in the VIP Explorer Circle includes meaningful opportunities such as:
Exclusive Mission Briefings
Direct Access to Field Work Stories
Direct Access to Field Work Stories
Regular strategic updates from expedition leadership including research findings, community engagement insights, and operational developments before public release.
Direct Access to Field Work Stories
Direct Access to Field Work Stories
Direct Access to Field Work Stories
Priority access to behind-the-scenes reporting, interviews with researchers and partners, and curated content to support thought leadership.
Invitations to Collaborative Events
Direct Access to Field Work Stories
Invitations to Collaborative Events
Invitations to roundtables, virtual salons, and impact forums with scientists, Indigenous knowledge holders, storytellers, and strategy partners.
Recognition & Community
Direct Access to Field Work Stories
Invitations to Collaborative Events
A seat among fellow mission champions who support long-term impact, including donor lists in annual reports and curated networking opportunities.
Membership does not guarantee travel aboard vessels or participation in expedition operations as a guest. Any such opportunities, if offered, will be governed by separate programme criteria aligned with safety, capacity, and mission needs.
MISSION ALIGNMENT & EXPECTATIONS
The VIP Explorer Circle is rooted in mission strategy and ethical engagement.
Members are expected to:
- Uphold Expedition Audacity’s values of consent, respect, and accountability
- Advocate for evidence-based conservation and ethical documentation
- Leverage their platforms to advance understanding of ocean health and climate change
This programme is about impact, not sightseeing. Expedition Audacity’s field operations remain focused on rigorous science, collaborative community work, and shared knowledge creation.
VIP Explorer Circle — Membership Tiers
Engagement Levels for Mission-Aligned Supporters
The VIP Explorer Circle recognises individuals and organisations who provide sustained support for Expedition Audacity’s research, education, and ethical documentation work. Tiers reflect depth of engagement and commitment, not status or access to comfort.
Navigator Circle
Purpose: Entry point for serious supporters who want informed connection to the mission.
Engagement Includes:
- Invitation to private mission briefings and impact updates
- Early access to research summaries, expedition reports, and educational content
- Recognition in annual reports and supporter communications
- Priority invitations to virtual events and discussions
Best for:
Professionals, educators, and advocates who want to stay closely connected and informed.
Discovery Circle
Purpose: Supporters who actively amplify the mission through networks, platforms, or professional influence.
Engagement Includes:
- All Navigator Circle engagement
- Access to behind-the-scenes briefings with expedition leadership
- Invitations to small-group discussions with researchers and partners
- Opportunities to support or sponsor specific programme components (education, science, documentation)
Best for:
Storytellers, community leaders, professionals, and organisations seeking meaningful involvement beyond financial support.
Steward Circle
Purpose: Long-term supporters invested in programme continuity and mission sustainability.
Engagement Includes:
- All Discovery Circle engagement
- Strategic updates on expedition planning and vessel development
- Invitations to private roundtables on research priorities and ethical engagement
- Recognition as a sustaining supporter of Expedition Audacity’s core operations
Best for:
Philanthropists, foundations, and partners supporting infrastructure, education, or multi-year initiatives.
Champion Circle
Purpose: Mission partners providing transformational support and strategic alignment.
Engagement Includes:
- All Steward Circle engagement
- Direct briefings with foundation leadership on long-term strategy
- Opportunities to collaborate on mission-aligned initiatives and public engagement
- Discretionary consideration for special field-adjacent engagement opportunities, subject to operational, safety, and ethical criteria
Important Note:
Champion Circle membership does not guarantee participation aboard vessels or in expedition operations. Any such opportunities are evaluated independently and prioritise mission needs, safety, and capacity.
Best for:
Individuals and organisations committed to shaping long-term impact through sustained partnership.
Shared Principles Across All Tiers
All VIP Explorer Circle members are expected to:
- Uphold Expedition Audacity’s ethical standards and values
- Respect community consent, scientific integrity, and operational boundaries
- Support evidence-based environmental action and responsible storytelling
This Circle is about impact, accountability, and stewardship — not access or prestige.
HOW TO JOIN
Membership in the VIP Explorer Circle is available by invitation or through a qualifying level of support. To explore Circle participation or speak with a member of our donor strategy team, please contact us.
OPTIONAL FIELD ENGAGEMENT
From time to time, Expedition Audacity may extend special field engagement opportunities to selected VIP Circle members, subject to operational criteria including:
- Safety clearance
- Field role relevance
- Insurance and liability compliance
- Expedition capacity
These are not standard perks and are not guaranteed.
If you are interested in potential field engagement through VIP Circle membership, please indicate this in your inquiry.
Contact Us
Expedition Audacity Research Foundation