How does donating differ from purchasing a National Geographic Society membership or National Geographic magazine subscription?
A. Annual Society membership dues provide for the high level of journalistic integrity and excellence in National Geographic and the other magazines of the Society. A portion of the net proceeds from membership is directed back to core Society activities, including Mission Programs. Charitable gifts above and beyond membership can be allocated directly to the work of Mission Programs: getting scientists and conservationists into the field, providing key educational resources for kids, and leading major explorations to the last unknown areas of the globe.
