Alaska Conservation Foundation has recently transformed its donation (and grant) management system by implementing a Salesforce database. The Development Database Specialist is responsible for administrative oversight of the database while performing critical support to the organization’s philanthropic efforts by using it to process donations and thank you letters, conduct weekly financial closings, and provide reports […]
AK First Lady visits Keet for local fish lunch
Alaska First Lady Sandy Parnell was in Sitka on Wednesday to honor a program that offers local fish lunches to students. The Fish to Schools Program grew out of a health summit in Sitka two years ago when someone suggested serving local fish in school cafeterias. The project is led by the Sitka Conservation Society […]
How a Grassroots Rebellion Won the Nation’s Biggest Climate Victory
Check out this article explaning how US conservationists prevented over 160 coal fired power plants from being constructed, which would have increased US carbon pollution by 9.5%. ACF and our partners in Alaska are joining in by helping to keep Alaska’s coal in the ground and our air clean.
Apply for Potlatch Fund’s Community Building grant – deadline April 13th
2012 marks eight years of Potlatch Fund’s Community Building grant program. These grants promote community organizing, community building, and community celebration. They work to impart values, histories, and knowledge to the next generation. Applications must be postmarked by Friday, April 13th.
2012 Wild and Scenic Film Festival Debuts – April 26
Step out of Winter’s darkness and into Spring with the debut of the Wild and Scenic Film Festival, one of the largest environmental traveling film festivals in North America! Get inspired and ready for summer action with award-winning films that explore how community leaders and average citizens are working together to solve community issues. Experience […]
Environmental reproductive health lecture series kicks-off – March 26, 27
Join Monique Harden, Attorney & Co-Director of Advocates for Environmental Human Rights, for a presentation on defending and advancing the human right to a healthy environment. Monique will examine the legal counsel and advocacy support that helped win groundbreaking environmental justice victories to remedy governmental systems that subject communities to severely toxic environments. From the […]
2012 nominations open for Conservation Achievement Awards
Do you know an individual or organization making a difference for conservation in Alaska? Recognize their passion and contributions by nominating them for a 2012 Conservation Achievement Award. This year ACF will present awards in eight categories, including a Lifetime Achievement Award. Nomination packets are due to ACF by April 9, 2012.
Pick. Click. Give. 2013 Application Open
The 2013 Pick. Click. Give. application is now available. For local non-profits, this program raises the level of awareness throughout Alaska about the power of individual giving. It also makes it easy for Alaskans to support their favorite charities. Start the application process now.
Jobs in the conservation community
Executive Director, Northern Alaska Environmental Center The Northern Alaska Environmental Center (NAEC), a nonprofit organization located in Fairbanks, Alaska, seeks an energetic leader and experienced manager with political acumen and broad familiarity with environmental issues. This individual will take a strong organization to the next level of excellence through her/his vision and strategic response to […]
Chief Clarence Alexander receives the Presidential Citizens Medal
Clarence Alexander received the the second highest civilian honor from President Obama last week. In a ceremony at the White House, Alexander of Fort Yukon, Alaska was awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal for his contributions to his community. In his remarks, President Obama praised Alexander for his environmental work protecting the Yukon River Watershed, his involvement on […]
