We are deeply saddened to share that our friend and Emeritus Trustee, Ken Leghorn, passed away on April 11, 2017. If there ever was an ambassador for Alaska’s wildlands, waters and people, it was Ken.
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ACF Launches Alaska Defense Fund
Stand with us! Alaska Conservation Foundation launched the Alaska Defense Fund* on Inauguration Day 2017 with a goal of raising $1 million a year for the next four years to support a more aggressive grantmaking effort. ACF committed $200,000 to kick off the fund and we have already raised more than $100,000 to add to […]
100% of our Trustees Donate to ACF, Now it’s Staffs’ Turn!
On November 29, 2016, #GivingTuesday, ACF staff have donated $3,000 to show our commitment to defending Alaska. And now we challenge YOU: Will you help double our impact in the next 24 hours (through 10:00 a.m. on November 30)? Just click here to make your gift and here to follow our progress on Facebook. THANK […]
Now Accepting Applications to the Organizational Capacity Grantmaking Program
Now through August 26, 2016, Alaska Conservation Foundation is accepting applications for our Organizational Capacity grantmaking program. Successful applicants will receive $20,000 in general operating support for their efforts to achieve more robust environmental policies, enduring conservation impact and a more influential conservation movement.
Small Grants Program Now Accepting Applications
ACF is happy to announce a new Small Grants Program. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis with awards ranging from $500 to $2,000 and preference given to organizations with annual operating budgets under $200,000. The goal of this grantmaking program is to foster a more effective, sustainable conservation movement through funding to strengthen its leadership […]
Calling for nominations for the 2016 Conservation Achievement Awards!
Do you know an individual or organization making a significant difference in their efforts to protect Alaska’s natural environment and the diverse cultures and ways of life it sustains? If so, do your part to recognize their contributions by nominating them for an award in one of eight categories. Nominations are due to ACF by […]
2015 Conservation Achievement Awards Luncheon
Thurs. September 24, 2015 | 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. | Bridge Seafood | Anchorage, Alaska Alaska Conservation Foundation Board of Trustees, Awards Committee & Staff invite you to join us in celebration of the 2015 Conservation Achievement Award recipients at a luncheon in their honor. Since 1985, ACF has honored talented, passionate individuals for their exceptional contributions to Alaska conservation. Click here for more information about this […]
Thank You to the Sponsors of our 35th Anniversary Celebration
ACF would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all who joined us at our 35th Anniversary Celebration on June 3rd at the Alaska Native Heritage Center. Past and present Trustees, supporters, grantees and partners, Conservation Achievement Award recipients, current and former Conservation Interns, former staff and community leaders — you are all an […]
2015 Conservation Achievement Awards Announced
Alaska Conservation Foundation is thrilled to announce the 2015 Conservation Achievement Award recipients! More details about this year’s honorees and the Awards luncheon will be announced very soon. In the meantime, please save the afternoon of September 24th! Lifetime Achievement Helen Nienhueser Celia Hunter Award for Outstanding Volunteer Contributions Becky Long Olaus Murie Award for Outstanding […]
ACF announces Michael Barber as new Executive Director
Alaska Conservation Foundation is pleased to announce that Michael Barber has been selected as the organization’s new Executive Director, effective August 10, 2015. Barber will replace Ann Rothe who announced her planned retirement earlier this year. According to Board of Trustees’ Chair Jim DeWitt, “the Board of Trustees is delighted that Michael Barber has accepted […]
