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.
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U.S. and Canada - Resources
Community Resource Center, Denver, CO
www.crcamerica.org
Provides technical assistance, training and consulting services to
individuals, nonprofit organizations and community-based coalitions
throughout Colorado and nationally.
CompassPoint Nonprofit Services, San Francisco, CA
www.compasspoint.org
A nonprofit training, consulting and research organization with
offices in San Francisco and Silicon Valley. Provides nonprofits
with the management tools, concepts and strategies necessary to
shape change in their communities.
Resource Media, Seattle WA
www.resource-media.org
A nonprofit organization that specializes in strategic
communications and media outreach designed to improve coverage of
environmental and public health issues.
Environmental Support Center, Washington, DC
www.envsc.org
ESC's goal is to improve the environment in the United States by
enhancing the health and well-being of local, state, and regional
organizations working on environmental issues.
Institute for Conservation Leadership, Washington, D.C.
www.icl.org
Works to strengthen the capacity of volunteer institutions that
protect and conserve the Earth's environment by helping leaders lead
better, building connections between groups with similar goals, and
supporting groups' initiatives in fundraising, Board development,
and other activities.
Nonprofit Assistance Center, Seattle, WA
www.nacseattle.org
Works with organizations to enhance the skills they need to achieve
their missions; helps groups to enhance their internal capacities by
providing culturally competent training and mentoring for
organizations' staffs and leaders.
ONE/NW, Seattle, WA
www.onenw.org
Provides technology resources and expertise to environmental groups
in Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Montana and Idaho.
River Network, Portland, OR
www.rivernetwork.org
A national non-profit organization offering consulting,
publications, acquisition of riverlands, and small grants to help
people raise money, build organizations, and monitor and protect
rivers and watersheds.
TACS, Portland, OR
www.tacs.org
Technical Assistance for Community Services. Helps nonprofit
organizations develop the people and skills they need to achieve
their missions.