We first highlighted the work of ForestEthics in June 2015. Since that time, they have undergone a rebrand. We had the opportunity to connect with them to see where they have been since we last spoke. By Sandy Cyr ForestEthics began, very literally, in the...
By Jordan Smith The Tyonek Tribal Conservation District (TTCD), the first of its kind in Alaska, was established in 2005 to preserve the natural resources of this southern Alaskan village in the Kenai Peninsula Borough. The residents of Tyonek known as Dena’ina...
By Jordan Smith With less than 3% of charitable giving going to support environmental organizations, Climate Ride has stepped in to raise that percentage. Climate Ride, founded in 2008, is the first organization to host bike-a-thons in support of organizations who...
By Charlena Wynn As the environment continually changes due human activity, there is a growing need to educate Americans on how they impact the health of the earth. For most, environmental responsibility and education has largely been seen as liberal, middle class,...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Karen Smith Fernandez One of the best-kept secrets along North Carolina’s Outer Banks is making its debut on the conservation stage. Nestled between Currituck Sound and Highway 12 in Corolla lies a 3,000-acre wildlife sanctuary...
By Sandra Cyr The David and Goliath scenario is a universal reality for many nonprofit organizations, where organizations typically assume the role of the underdog in an effort to slay the giant. But what if the perceived giant is the advocate, not the adversary? What...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By George Matthis It’s a fact that America is “graying” and people who have spent entire careers advocating for and protecting the environment are worried about who will be the future standard bearers. The River Guardian Foundation...
