Sponsors & Support
Investing in Climate Communication That Makes a Difference
Effective climate communication doesn’t happen through research alone. Support from our sponsors helps Mason 4C turn evidence into action — advancing innovative research, strengthening programs, and equipping trusted voices with the knowledge and tools they need to communicate about climate change effectively.
 
4C is shaping the field of climate communication — thanks to dedicated support.
Mason 4C is grateful to the organizations whose support makes our research and programs possible. Their investment helps us ask important questions, develop and test evidence-based approaches, and bring climate communication research into practice.
U.S. Energy Foundation
U.S. Energy Foundation (USEF) is a partnership of philanthropies focused on securing a clean and equitable energy future to tackle the climate crisis.
Wellcome
Wellcome supports science to solve the urgent health challenges facing everyone. Its four programs are discovery research, mental health, climate and health, and infectious diseases.
The Kresge Foundation
Building on years of collaboration at the intersection of climate change, health, and equity, Kresge’s Environment and Health programs have partnered to accelerate action on climate change and equitably reduce health disparities.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
RWJF is a leading national philanthropy paving the way, together, to a future where health is no longer a privilege, but a right.
Clayton Baker Trust
The Clayton Baker Trust, in line with its environmental priorities, has graciously supported various research and programs at Mason 4C.
Deploy/US
DEPLOY/US is a convener, regrantor, and accelerator of climate leadership across the political spectrum.
Why Sponsor Mason 4C?
Climate change is not just a scientific challenge — it’s a communication challenge.
For almost two decades, Mason 4C has produced rigorous social science research that helps organizations and trusted voices communicate about climate change more effectively. Our research, insights, and programs are trusted by:
Journalists and media organizations shaping climate narratives
Governments and policymakers designing climate strategies
Health professionals communicating the health impacts of climate change
Community leaders engaging local audiences on climate risks and solutions
Sponsorship Can Take Many Forms!
We work with sponsors to identify opportunities that align organizational interests with Mason 4C’s research, programs, and mission. Sponsor support can help:
Launch or expand innovative research
Strengthen established programs and initiatives
Help Build What Comes Next
Mason 4C is actively developing the next generation of climate communication research, programs, and partnerships! We’re exploring new opportunities to expand our work with the trusted messengers communities already rely on — including firefighters and first responders, environmental journalists, frontline conservationists, and other trusted community voices.
Through new research, tools, training, and applied programs, we aim to help these messengers communicate climate risks and solutions in ways that are grounded in evidence, actionable, and responsive to the communities they serve.
These emerging efforts create new opportunities for sponsors to help shape what comes next. Whether you’re interested in supporting a new area of research, launching an emerging program, or expanding the reach of proven work, we’d welcome a conversation.
The Center for Climate Change Communication (Mason 4C) is a chartered research center of the George Mason University College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Mason 4C research and programs are supported financially by our college, philanthropic foundations, private corporations, partner organizations, and individual donors.
All funding and partnerships are accepted with the understanding that 4C maintains independent control and integrity over its research, analysis, communications, programming, and editorial content. Sponsors and partners do not determine our findings, conclusions, or editorial decisions.
Support 4C
The work of Mason 4C is made possible through generous philanthropic support. You can support our research and programs directly through a tax-deductible donation processed by the George Mason University Foundation.