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.
Eligibility for TREC Services
TREC’s programs are available for environmental and conservation organizations that meet all of the following criteria:
- Organizations working to protect critical habitat in Alaska, Alberta (Rockies only), Arizona, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming (Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem only) or the Yukon.
- Organizations with U. S. IRS 501(c)(3), or 501(c)(4) or Canadian 149(l)(f) classification.
- Organizations that are current program grantees of Wilburforce Foundation, or that have proposals pending on an upcoming Wilburforce docket.
If you are a Wilburforce Foundation grantee or on the docket for their next grantmaking cycle, there are many ways TREC can help your organization perform its best work. In recognizing the value of TREC’s services to its grantees, Wilburforce Foundation has agreed to underwrite the capacity-building services that TREC provides. As a result of this generosity, TREC can offer you increasingly targeted, in-depth services over time.
Other resources for organizations
If your organization does not meet these criteria, see our Information and Referral resources.
We also offer new online video trainings on fundraising and we have a knowledge library of TREC reports, guides and how-to articles.