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Investing in Nature: The Partnership Between BNY Mellon, DAF Grants, and Trillion Bees Earth

When financial expertise meets environmental stewardship, transformative change becomes possible. This is the driving force behind the partnership between BNY Mellon, one of the world’s leading financial institutions, and Trillion Bees Earth, a nonprofit organization on a mission to protect pollinators and promote ecological sustainability. Together, they’re leveraging financial tools like Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) grant payments to drive impactful pollinator conservation and environmental sustainability efforts.

About BNY Mellon and Donor-Advised Funds

BNY Mellon is a global leader in financial management, known for its commitment to innovation and sustainability. Through its Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) services, BNY Mellon enables individuals, families, and organizations to support causes they care about in a tax-efficient, streamlined way.

A DAF is like a charitable investment account that allows donors to contribute assets, receive an immediate tax deduction, and recommend grants to nonprofits like Trillion Bees Earth over time. It’s an ideal solution for philanthropists looking to maximize their impact while maintaining flexibility in their giving.

Trillion Bees Earth: A Mission to Protect Pollinators

Trillion Bees Earth is a nonprofit dedicated to reversing the global decline of pollinators. Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators play a crucial role in ecosystems and food production, but they face serious threats from habitat loss, climate change, and pesticides. Through habitat restoration, beekeeper support, and educational outreach, Trillion Bees Earth is creating solutions to ensure pollinator populations thrive.

How the Partnership Works

The collaboration between BNY Mellon and Trillion Bees Earth leverages financial tools like DAF grant payments to fund essential conservation projects. Here’s how this partnership is driving meaningful change:

1. Channeling DAF Grants to Conservation Projects

Donors using BNY Mellon’s DAFs can recommend grants directly to Trillion Bees Earth. These funds go toward initiatives such as planting pollinator-friendly habitats, supporting sustainable agriculture, and providing resources to struggling beekeepers. The ability to direct DAF grants ensures that donations reach impactful programs quickly and efficiently.

2. Maximizing the Impact of Philanthropy

DAFs offer the unique advantage of growing assets tax-free before they’re distributed to nonprofits. This means that contributions recommended to Trillion Bees Earth through BNY Mellon’s DAFs can potentially achieve a greater impact, funding more comprehensive and large-scale projects for pollinator conservation.

3. Supporting Long-Term Sustainability

Both BNY Mellon and Trillion Bees Earth are committed to long-term solutions. While DAFs provide a strategic way for donors to plan sustained giving, Trillion Bees Earth ensures these funds are used to create lasting environmental impact, such as restoring pollinator habitats and advocating for policies that protect ecosystems.

4. Promoting Sustainable Investment Practices

In addition to DAF grants, BNY Mellon is advancing sustainable investing strategies that align with Trillion Bees Earth’s mission. Donors can explore investment opportunities that prioritize environmental resilience and allocate returns to support pollinator-friendly initiatives.

5. Raising Awareness and Inspiring Action

Through thought leadership, outreach campaigns, and events, this partnership is bringing attention to the importance of pollinators and the critical need to protect them. By working together, BNY Mellon and Trillion Bees Earth are inspiring more donors to take action through DAF grants and other giving strategies.

Why This Matters

Pollinators are the backbone of ecosystems and agriculture. They are responsible for pollinating 75% of flowering plants and 35% of global food crops, including fruits, vegetables, and nuts. However, pollinators are disappearing at an alarming rate, threatening biodiversity, food security, and economic stability.

The partnership between BNY Mellon and Trillion Bees Earth is addressing this crisis with innovative solutions and financial tools. DAF grants offer a flexible and impactful way for donors to contribute to pollinator conservation, ensuring that funds are used effectively to protect these essential species.

How You Can Get Involved

Whether you’re an individual donor, a family, or a business, there are many ways to support this partnership:

  1. Open a DAF Account: If you’re not already using a donor-advised fund, consider opening one through BNY Mellon to simplify your giving and maximize your impact.

  2. Recommend a Grant: Use your DAF to recommend a grant to Trillion Bees Earth. Your contributions will fund critical projects that protect pollinators and promote sustainability.

  3. Support Sustainable Investments: Explore investment opportunities that align with your values and prioritize environmental resilience.

  4. Share the Message: Raise awareness about the importance of pollinators and the role of financial tools like DAFs in supporting conservation efforts.

A Sustainable Future Through Collaboration

The partnership between BNY Mellon, its DAF donors, and Trillion Bees Earth is more than just a collaboration—it’s a movement to protect pollinators and build a sustainable future. By connecting the power of philanthropy with impactful conservation programs, this alliance is ensuring that ecosystems, agriculture, and biodiversity can thrive for generations to come.

Join the movement today. Visit Trillion Bees Earth to learn more about their work, and if you’re a BNY Mellon donor, consider recommending a DAF grant to support this critical mission. Together, we can create a world where pollinators thrive, ecosystems flourish, and our planet prospers.