Jane’s Peak Society
Leaders shaping long-term solutions for people, wildlife, and the natural world.
Jane’s Peak Society is a community of donors who give $1,000 or more annually to the Jane Goodall Institute USA, providing the critical, unrestricted support that allows JGI USA to act with flexibility and foresight.
Jane’s Peak Society is named after a real place and a defining moment in conservation history. In the early days of her research at Gombe National Park, Dr. Jane Goodall often climbed a high vantage point overlooking the forest.
From that peak, binoculars and notebook in hand, she observed chimpanzees below. Those observations reshaped how we understand animals, humans, and our connection to the natural world.
That place came to be known as Jane’s Peak. For Jane, it represented both perspective and possibility. It was a reminder of the importance of seeing the big picture while recognizing the power of individual action.
Today, Jane’s Peak Society members carry that perspective forward. Thank you for standing at this vantage point with us. Your membership provides the steady foundation that sustains JGI USA’s programs. Your support ensures continuity. It allows this work to respond to urgent needs while remaining grounded in long-term solutions.
A Special Message from Jane
Membership Benefits
Jane’s Peak Society members receive exclusive opportunities to connect with the Jane Goodall Institute USA’s work and community. Benefits grow with your level of support and reflect our gratitude for your commitment to carrying Dr. Jane Goodall’s vision forward.
Jane’s Peak Society members giving $1,000 – $4,999 cumulatively each year are entitled to…
• An exclusive JGI lapel pin.
• Insider access to live and recorded webinars featuring JGI USA’s experts sharing the latest updates from the field.
• Exclusive invitations to receptions and events with fellow supporters in your area.
• 20% discount on purchases at JGI USA’s online store at JaneGoodall.org/Shop.*
• Insider updates from JGI that include the latest news about program information from the offices around the world.
• Recognition of your commitment to creating a better world with your name listed in JGI USA’s Annual Report.
*To receive your discount code, please contact the Jane’s Peak Society team at 202.339.2850 or JanesPeakSociety@JaneGoodall.org.
†Due to IRS tax regulations, donors who contribute through donor advised funds are not eligible to receive certain Jane’s Peak Society benefits. Please contact us with any questions.
Jane’s Peak Society members giving $5,000 – $9,999 cumulatively each year are entitled to …
• An exclusive JGI lapel pin.
• Insider access to live and recorded webinars featuring JGI USA’s experts sharing the latest updates from the field.
• Exclusive invitations to receptions and events with fellow supporters in your area.
• 20% discount on purchases at JGI USA’s online store at JaneGoodall.org/Shop.*
• Insider updates from JGI that include the latest news about program information from the offices around the world.
• Recognition of your commitment to creating a better world with your name listed in JGI USA’s Annual Report.
• Access to special travel and engagement opportunities.
• Opportunity to gift a Chimp Guardianship that will support the care of a chimpanzee at the JGI’s Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center.
• An annual gift pack including exclusive JGI merchandise and memorabilia.†
*To receive your discount code, please contact the Jane’s Peak Society team at 202.339.2850 or JanesPeakSociety@JaneGoodall.org.
†Due to IRS tax regulations, donors who contribute through donor advised funds are not eligible to receive certain Jane’s Peak Society benefits. Please contact us with any questions.
Jane’s Peak Society members giving $10,000 or more cumulatively each year are entitled to…
• An exclusive JGI lapel pin.
• Insider access to live and recorded webinars featuring JGI USA’s experts sharing the latest updates from the field.
• Exclusive invitations to receptions and events with fellow supporters in your area.
• 20% discount on purchases at JGI USA’s online store at JaneGoodall.org/Shop.*
• Insider updates from JGI that include the latest news about program information from the offices around the world.
• Recognition of your commitment to creating a better world with your name listed in JGI USA’s Annual Report.
• Access to special travel and engagement opportunities.
• Opportunity to gift a Chimp Guardianship that will support the care of a chimpanzee at the JGI’s Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center.
• An annual gift pack including exclusive JGI USA merchandise and memorabilia.†
• Complimentary tickets to exclusive JGI events in your area.
• Opportunity to meet with the JGI USA’s leadership to learn more about the organization and updates on JGI USA’s work.
• An exclusive Jane Goodall Institute photograph.†
• Opportunity to visit the JGI USA’s work in the field to witness your impact.
*To receive your discount code, please contact the Jane’s Peak Society team at 202.339.2850 or JanesPeakSociety@JaneGoodall.org.
†Due to IRS tax regulations, donors who contribute through donor advised funds are not eligible to receive certain Jane’s Peak Society benefits. Please contact us with any questions.
More Ways to Join Jane’s Peak Society
Jane’s Peak Society Member Spotlight
Erin Maude
“JGI’s holistic approach to conservation is what’s needed most right now. From the boots-on-the-ground work being done with communities and governments in Africa, to reaching children through the Roots & Shoots program — it’s all part of a collective solution to heal our planet. JGI is leading the way in this approach to conservation, along with hope. That’s why I’m a Jane’s Peak Society member. JGI embodies Jane’s message of hope and leads every strategy with that mindset. It’s easy to get bogged down in the negative news around us today, but JGI gives me hope for the future of our planet.”
— Erin Maude, Jane’s Peak Society Member
Rachel Christenson
“My journey, inspired by Jane, has come full circle. From a little girl in Utah with a dream, to a business owner and a leader in sustainability, and a mother to a 13-year-old daughter named Jane who embodies the adventurous spirit of her namesake. By redefining what it means to be a leader in science and conservation, Jane not only opened the doors for future generations of women scientists but also empowers girls worldwide to pursue their ambitions with courage and resilience.”
— Rachel Christenson, Jane’s Peak Society Member
Katy Fox and Carol DeVol
“Through the Roots & Shoots club at our son’s school, he has found not only inspiration but also a community of like-minded individuals who share his passion for protecting the planet and collaborate on projects that make a tangible difference in their community. The Jane Goodall Institute USA became a natural place for us to invest. As Jane’s Peak Society members, we see this as more than giving to a good cause — it’s about being part of a global movement to protect our environment for future generations.”
— Katy Fox and Carol DeVol, Jane’s Peak Society Members
Your Jane’s Peak Society Liaison
Our team is here to make the most of your Jane’s Peak Society membership. If you have any questions about your membership, your benefits, or JGI USA’s work, please reach out any time.
Photo credits: Jane Goodall, JGI/Bill Wallauer, Andre Zacher, Erin Maude, Rachel Christenson, Katy Fox and Carol DeVol, Nicole Palardy.
