Throughout our 15-year history, #OutdoorAfro's cohort of more than 100 volunteer leaders have guided life-changing activities in their local communities. Click here (https://bit.ly/3TPoSNo) to sign up for networks near you. #BlackJoy #nature
Outdoor Afro
Civic and Social Organizations
Oakland, California 6,318 followers
We celebrate and inspire Black connections and leadership in nature.
About us
Outdoor Afro is a national not-for-profit organization that celebrates and inspires Black connections and leadership in nature. What started as a kitchen table blog by Founder and CEO Rue Mapp in 2009 has since grown into a cutting-edge nationwide movement with 100-plus volunteer leaders in up to 60 cities. Our participation network has grown to reach 60,000 people and counting. Outdoor Afro reconnects Black people with the outdoors through outdoor education, recreation, and conservation.
- Website
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outdoorafro.org
External link for Outdoor Afro
- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Oakland, California
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2009
- Specialties
- outdoor recreation, social media, event planning, logistics, community building, PR, leadership development, inspiration, and conservation
Locations
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Primary
1999 Harrison St. 18th Floor PMB 2444
Oakland, California 94612, US
Employees at Outdoor Afro
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Christiane A. Maertens
Founder at DoGoodery & Valor Bebidas
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D.D. Johnice
I develop partnerships, products & services that create equity, sustainability and growth | Health equity advocate
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Deborah Hayman
Executive Manager at Outdoor Afro
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James P. Stancil II, Ph.D.
Academic Strategist at Lone Star College
Updates
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We're continuing to grow in our now 15th year in nature. Click the link to learn what #OutdoorAfro is looking for in this first-ever appointment. If it sounds like you, apply today. #COO #ChiefOperatingOfficer #leadership #career #job #hiring
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Make a national splash with us. #OutdoorAfro’s swim program, #MakingWaves, still has openings for families to apply for lessons this fall. Interested in becoming a swim vendor and partner like Foss Swim School? Connect with our team today. Click the links below to join our goal of funding 1,500 new swimmers by the end of this year. Register for classes here: https://bit.ly/3yXUjwX Become a swim vendor here: https://bit.ly/3AwlNKO 📷 TECHBOOGIE #BlackJoy #FossSwimSchool #SwimLessons #swim
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We're two months from our 10th annual fundraiser, #GlampOut. Taking place Friday, Oct. 25, at California's Claremont Hotel, this milestone occasion will also celebrate 15 years as an organization. The TOaG Quartet will jazz up the evening. Your invite: https://bit.ly/3VRITma
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During our nature travels, we love to spot smiles while wearing #OutdoorAfro's signature logo shirts. Click here (https://bit.ly/3j9uuSB) to shop yours today. When you do, you're instantly supporting our charitable and mission work across U.S. neighborhoods.
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We're making a huge splash across communities nationwide this year through our swim program #MakingWaves. You can join us in this life-saving experience by contributing at least $200 to cover a series of four to six lessons. Click here (https://bit.ly/3tNelHQ) to donate today.
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We’re hiring! Outdoor Afro is seeking a Chief Operating Officer. Click the link to view our ideal candidate. Remember: No. DMs. No application gets accepted or reviewed via any of our social media platforms as DMs as well. Feel free to apply or share here (https://bit.ly/3M6D2EZ). Good luck! #OutdoorAfro #COO #csuite #nature #jobs
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Our natural resting face after another nature-fun weekend: All. Smiles. We love connecting with you at monthly Outdoor Afro network activities. Volunteer leaders guide innovative adventures like fishing, biking, kayaking, camping, backpacking, and more. If you haven't joined us in the outdoors yet, click this link (https://bit.ly/3TPoSNo) to discover networks near you. #OutdoorAfro #BlackJoy
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And we're off! Another nature-fueled weekend ahead. All the avenues to connect with our not-for-profit organization's programs, partnerships, and people both on and offline is a click away: https://bit.ly/3Sbz0Pn #OutdoorAfro
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Our 10th annual fundraiser, Glamp Out, takes place Friday, Oct. 25, at the Claremont Hotel in Oakland-Berkeley Hills, California. Click here (https://bit.ly/3VRITma) for event details and sponsorship opportunities. You don't want to miss this moment. We're also celebrating 15 years as an organization. Returning on sound is DJ Red Corvette (pictured) to drop a glamorous beat on our dance floor situation. We can't wait to see you there to help us toast to these milestone achievements. All because of your generous support throughout the years. #OutdoorAfro #GlampOut
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