Weathering the Storm: Timely strategies for finding solid ground
In early 2009, TREC gathered information from more than 100 executive
directors and development staff to assess the state of environmental
fundraising. This new report - the third in a series - provides
important insights into the ways the current recession is affecting
wilderness and conservation organizations. The report details the
steps groups are taking to cope with the downturn in the economy,
it includes a detailed analysis of fundraising strategies currently
being deployed, and it offers advice and guidance on remaining financially
resilient during these challenging times.
Salary & Benefits Survey of Western Environmental Groups
Over the summer of 2008, TREC conducted its third salary survey
of environmental organizations throughout the North American west
that work to protect wild lands and wildlife. Our purpose in producing
this report is to provide those working in the environmental sector
with information that they can use to gauge their salaries and benefits
policies. Our stakeholders have consistently told us that they have
used previous results to help compare their policies to those of
other similarly situated organizations and, where needed, to adjust
their compensation packages. TREC remains the only nonprofit organization
that compiles and disseminates this important information.
We carry out our mission through coaching, consulting and training services focused on leadership development, capacity-building and leveraging resources to organizations dedicated to habitat conservation and wilderness protection.
Moving To Higher Ground: Fundraising strategies in challenging times
Fundraising survey report
There is no doubt that the economic recession has made a significant impact on many environmental nonprofits. Due to the severe economic downturn, TREC recently conducted a follow-up survey on fundraising just a year after the 2009 report, Weathering the Storm (at right). These reports are parts of an ongoing series of surveys of staff members and boards of directors responsible for development at environmental nonprofits in the United States and Canada.
New! Fraud
Could your organization be a victim?
If
your reaction to a tutorial on preventing fraud is… "I don’t need to
listen to that because fraud couldn’t possibly happen at my
organization." Hold on. We prepared this session for you. Do
yourself and your organization a favor and spend seven minutes to
listen this. In this recording we lay out six simple steps you can
take to prevent fraud from happening at your organization.
Watch this informative video.
Fundraising for the Future Program
This distance-based learning program starts in February
TREC’s Fundraising for Future is a distance-based learning program for development and management staff members who are new to fundraising. The series consists of ten monthly web-based training sessions (open to all Wilburforce grantees in the U.S. and Canada). Learn more.
Financial Management Program
Learning to adapt to new conditions in 2010
Because times are tight, it is even more critical that we carefully evaluate our organization’s financial strengths and weaknesses. We need to empower ourselves with the knowledge and skills we need to thrive. This program starts in 2010 (open to all Wilburforce grantees in the U.S. and Canada). Learn more.
Knowledge Library
Our library of research, articles, and guides
(NOTE: This is password access by Wilburforce grantees only, at this time.)
We've gathered together some of our most helpful resources. Find tools, guides, and samples on leadership, strategic planning, communications, working with your Board, budgeting, and financial management. Learn more.
Environmental Jobs
A job list website service provided by TREC
View jobs and post a job. The job listing is available to non-profit organizations in the U.S. and Canada. View.