seven seas resort philantropic proposal

Seven Seas - Underwater resort -

Company summarySeven Seas, an underwater resort off the coast of St. Petersburg, Florida, provides affordable luxury that contributes to ocean conservation efforts. Our 210 employees work to maintain the highest possible standards for our guests while also finding ways to reduce our environmental footprint and protect the ocean. A clean ocean not only sustains wildlife and the biodiversity essential to healthy ecosystems, but also keeps coastal communities prosperous. Seven Seas seeks to influence change and inspire action through our sustainable business practices: reduced plastic use and energy consumption, ocean-friendly infrastructure and safe waste disposal practices. The affordability of our resort also increases accessibility. Through our underwater dining, suites, spa, and entertainment, we provide an inspiring aquatic experience that advocates for ocean conservation.

Ocean Conservancy

LEFT: Ocean Conservancy’s 2015 International Coastal Cleanup Infographic TOP RIGHT: Ocean Conservancy’s Trash Free Seas Alliance BOTTOM RIGHT: Ocean Conservancy’s coastal cleanup efforts help protect wildlife from the dangers

of ocean trash

Financial PositionOverall score: 88.53

out of 100.

Revenue grew by 69% in 2015.

Expenses grew by 14.4% in 2015.

EBIT amounts to 15.7 million.

Source: Ocean Conservancy 2015 Audited Financial Statements

Expense Breakdown

1.45 % of administrative expenses paid to CEO.

VSOcean Alliance’s 10.75% paid to their CEO.

Source: Charity Navigator

▸ Trash free seas alliance▸ Clean Swell app▸ International Coastal

Cleanup▸ Tra$h money program

Ways to get involved

Source: Ocean Conservancy’s 2015 International Coastal Cleanup Report

Proposal Budget Tra$h Money Program

Cap = $12,000.001 pound of trash = $20.00

$12,000.00 pre-tax donations -$1,200.00 tax savings $10,800.00 net donations

$27,000.00 projected cost of proposal.

BENEFITS

GREATER EMPLOYEE

LOYALTY

LOWER EMPLOYEE TURNOVER

POSITIVE PUBLIC

PERCEPTION

THANK YOU

KESHARRI BAPTISTE & EMILY HA