Join the Society
Getting in on the matching action is easy. Simply fill out the form and our team will record your pledge. After the conclusion of our spring drive, we will be in touch to share the impact of your gift and results from the drive. We’re so glad you’re here.
Thank you.
Welcome to the Membership Matching SocietyCommitted to growing our trail community
The Membership Matching Society is a group of committed COTA supporters who provide matching funds to grow our membership base each spring. By doubling the impact of new memberships, the Society helps bring more people into the community and strengthens support for trails.
Matching funds are powerful because they create momentum. When people see others stepping up, they’re more likely to join in—and knowing their dollars go twice as far makes it an easy yes.
People give when they see others giving. Matching makes that visible—and turns every $30 into $60 for trails. Anyone can be part of COTA’s Membership Matching Society, and there’s no minimum to give.
You can join the Membership Match Society by pledging today. Your contribution can be fulfilled later in the year at a time that works best for you.
Pledges can be made between January 1 and April 20 annually.
Many donors request grants from their donor-advised funds, some send checks, and a few even make credit card donations.
For all the ways you can give to the Membership Matching Society, click here.
Pledge now, give later
Matching contributions are one of the most powerful ways to invest in COTA’s mission. Your gift not only directly supports the maintenance, stewardship, and expansion of trails across Central Oregon, it also inspires others to give, effectively doubling the impact of every dollar contributed during our membership drive. By serving as a match partner, you help unlock broader community support while providing flexible, unrestricted funding that allows us to respond to the greatest needs across our trail system, volunteer programs, and core operations.
Where your gift goes
As a Matching Society Member, your gift matches $30 for every new or renewed COTA member who joins during our spring drive—helping turn each membership into even greater impact for the trails.
Membership starts at $30, and many riders choose to give more. No matter the amount, every membership activates the full $30 match—stretching your commitment across as many members as possible.
Your pledged funds are applied one membership at a time throughout the campaign, until your commitment—and the full Matching Society pool—is fulfilled.
Matching funds will be collected and applied within the current calendar year unless otherwise arranged.
Should there be matching funds remaining at the end of the spring drive, they will be applied towards our end of year fundraiser, as a match for #GivingTuesday.
To join the Society: contact our Development Director by filling out the form above. We will record your pledge and add it to the current year’s matching funds.
Mechanics
Central Oregon Trail Alliance (COTA) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. No goods or services are provided in exchange for your gift.
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A receipt will be provided upon fulfillment of your pledge.
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Recognition is optional—donors may remain anonymous or be publicly acknowledged. Gifts of $2,500+ qualify for COTA’s sponsorship recognition.
Donor Recognition
