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Are you a grassroots nonprofit leader or founder looking to make a larger impact? Take inspiration from the Mississippi Forestry Association. Their successful advocacy and awareness strategies are anchored in education - teaching landowners, legislators, and the public about forestry's essential role in Mississippi's economy. As leaders in nonprofits, we too carry a similar responsibility to articulate the significance of our missions to our communities. Collaboration is crucial too. By fostering partnerships, we amplify our ability to bring change! Remember, the best stories aren't just told, they are shared. And the best connections are born from a shared passion and understanding. Let's reach out, educate, collaborate and weave our stories into the fabric of our communities! #GiveHopeDaily #NonprofitCollaboration #EducateToElevate #NonprofitMarketingSolutions

Funding opportunity! THE DAVEY TREE EXPERT COMPANY FUNDS NEW COMMUNITY EDUCATION GRANT WITH TREE FUND Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund (TREE Fund) and The Davey Tree Expert Company have created The Davey Tree Expert Company Community Arboriculture Education Grant Program to provide funding support for education/training in tree care and/or urban forestry topics designed to support nonprofit educational programs. Projects are expected to be completed within one year. Two grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded annually. The application process will take place during TREE Fund’s Spring Grant Application Cycle, which takes place from January 15 to March 15, annually. “TREE Fund is committed to advancing education and training in tree care and urban forestry, equipping communities with the knowledge needed to care for our urban forests,” said Paul Putman, PhD, President and CEO of TREE Fund. “We are excited to partner with Davey Tree to support this important initiative. Through this grant program, we aim to empower community-based nonprofit organizations to deliver impactful educational programs, ensuring a brighter future for trees and our communities.” In addition to other requirements, successful applications will include a hands-on, interactive, or experiential component and a sound evaluation component to demonstrate program outcomes and impact. Applicants that are aligned with TREE Fund’s mission of discovering and disseminating new knowledge in arboriculture and urban forestry are encouraged to apply. Further details and information on the application process can be found on TREE Fund’s website, www.treefund.org .

Why does migration matter? And why do salmon migrate? Where are their migration routes disrupted? How can we ensure their journeys are successful? Answer these questions with us and more through our new campaign #MigrationMatters! 🐟 Did you catch our launch video? If not, check it out now in our blog post below! Then, get ready to roll up your sleeves: 1️⃣ Learn: Read our latest blog post on why fish migration is crucial for ecosystem health. 2️⃣ Share: Spread the word about the challenges facing migratory fish and ways we can support their journeys. (Share this post and our earlier video post!) 3️⃣ Act: Stay tuned for opportunities to get involved both locally and virtually! Donations are a great first action step too (donate at the "Support Our Work" link in the blog post) Over the next few months, we'll explore the science behind tracking fish, the dedicated people working to protect them, and how YOU can make a difference. https://lnkd.in/gYPyCp_S

🌟 Day 166 - Grant Number 152 - Grant Alert: 🌟 🌳 Exciting Grant Opportunity from the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation! 🌳 We are thrilled to announce that the FTPF Orchard Grant applications are open! This unique initiative supports communities by planting fruitful trees and plants to enhance environmental health and provide nutritional benefits. 🌿 What We Offer - High-quality, region-appropriate fruit trees and shrubs. - Expert orchard design and planting oversight. - Comprehensive aftercare training and educational workshops. 🍎 Eligibility: - Nonprofits, NGOs, public/nonprofit schools, or government entities in the United States. - Applicants must own or have long-term rights to the planting site, demonstrate a commitment to care for the trees in perpetuity, and have access to irrigation. - Capable of organizing local volunteer involvement on the planting day. 📚 Schools can benefit immensely through our Fruit Tree 101 program, creating outdoor edible classrooms that offer invaluable environmental education and improve school lunch nutrition. 🔄 How to Apply: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit a detailed application to info@ftpf.org. Include all required information to help us assess your project effectively. This is an unparalleled opportunity to bring long-term environmental and nutritional benefits to your community. Let’s plant the seeds for a greener tomorrow! 🔗 Learn more and apply now at www.ftpf.org #ChanakyaAdvisors #FTPF #EnvironmentalConservation #CommunityDevelopment #SustainableLiving #UrbanForestry #Arboriculture #Education #NonprofitGrants #TreePlanting #GreenInitiatives #EcoFriendly #Sustainability

We are so happy to share that the focus on our mission to RETURN BUFFALO TO THE LANDS, LIVES AND ECONOMIES of Native American people yielded another year of great results. With the help of our donors, funders, and partners in 2024, Tanka Fund: RETURNED 246 BUFFALO to their Native homelands. Tanka Fund’s work to restore Buffalo to tribal lands and caretakers fosters a revival of cultural, economic and ecological balance, supporting Native health and spiritual renewal. In addition to our partnership with The Nature Conservancy, Tanka Fund also worked with the Minnesota Zoo and private ranchers to acquire Buffalo for our caretaker partners. Tanka Fund is the only organization that works solely with and financially funds private Native American family- and community-owned Buffalo ranches. ADDED MORE RANCHER PARTNERS for a total of 24 NATIVE RANCHERS in the Tanka Fund family. We now partner with Native Buffalo ranchers in 8 states. There are currently 9 more Native ranchers in the process of becoming Tanka partners. Buffalo need caretakers, and we are focused on helping expand existing Native herds and giving new ranchers the assistance and animals they need. PROVIDED $937,813 in grants, Buffalo, equipment, fencing, and technical services to our rancher partners. Read more at https://lnkd.in/gmHSARB5. 🦬 #TankaFund #BuffaloConservation #SupportNativeRanchers #WildlifePreservation #ProtectTheBuffalo #SustainableRanching #NativeAmericanHeritage #EcoFriendlyFarming #BuffaloFencingProject #ConservationEfforts #WildlifeProtection #SupportIndigenousCommunities #BuffaloRestoration #WildlifeSupport #CulturalPreservation #IndigenousLandManagement #HelpSaveTheBuffalo #BuffaloHeritage #SustainableAgriculture #LandsLivesEconomies #Buffalo #Bison #TheReturn #NativeAmerican #ClimateRestoration #CommunityEmpowerment #EnvironmentalSustainability #BuffaloRanching #TankaImpact #ClimateSmart

As Tanka Fund COO Arnell Abold Abold explains in this video, the more land caretakers have, the larger and healthier the herds can be. Buffalo thrive with room to roam — each one needs several acres to live naturally and freely, not permanently confined to a corral. That’s why managing Buffalo means ensuring there’s enough land for every animal. Tanka Fund works to make this possible by providing resources for appropriate fencing and land maintenance. Your support makes this vision possible — reconnecting Buffalo to their rightful place on the land with Native caretakers. 🌿 Join the movement at tankafund.org/donate 🦬 #TankaFund #BuffaloConservation #SupportNativeRanchers #WildlifePreservation #ProtectTheBuffalo #SustainableRanching #NativeAmericanHeritage #EcoFriendlyFarming #BuffaloFencingProject #ConservationEfforts #WildlifeProtection #SupportIndigenousCommunities #BuffaloRestoration #WildlifeSupport #CulturalPreservation #IndigenousLandManagement #HelpSaveTheBuffalo #BuffaloHeritage #SustainableAgriculture #LandsLivesEconomies #Buffalo #Bison #TheReturn #NativeAmerican #ClimateRestoration #CommunityEmpowerment #EnvironmentalSustainability #BuffaloRanching #ClimateSmart

The Alamosa Citizen recently covered Colorado Malting Company (CMC)'s farming history, impressive vertical integration, and their "just make it work" mentality. They also dig into the Rye Resurgence nonprofit that CMC is helping to spearhead. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gYZvzktZ Photo courtesy Owen Woods of the Alamosa Citizen #maltinthemedia

🌱🐔 Empowering Future Generations through Family Farming! 🌟👨👩👧👦 I couldn't be prouder to share the incredible journey of my family's involvement in Hydro Coops farming! Each of my amazing kids tends to 3 Hydro Coops, while Lize Marie leads the charge with an impressive 6 Coops. Together, they're making a profound impact on both our local community and the agricultural landscape. 🌾🚜 🐣🌿 In just six weeks, our family farm produces a staggering 2250 broiler chickens, securing a profit exceeding R140,000. But our mission goes beyond profits; it's about giving back. Every month, we're honored to donate over 6000 eggs and more than 5000 fresh vegetables to support local communities in need. 🥚🥕 Through Hydro Coops, we've not only found a sustainable source of income but also a platform for meaningful contribution. Our children are learning invaluable lessons in entrepreneurship, responsibility, and the joy of giving back. Together, we're proving that even the smallest efforts can make a big difference. 🌟💚 Join us in celebrating the power of family farming and the positive impact it can have on both livelihoods and communities. Let's continue to sow seeds of change and nurture a brighter, more compassionate future for all. #FamilyFarming #HydroCoops #SustainableAgriculture #CommunityImpact 🌱🐔

The end of November marked the final Buffalo release of our 2024 season when three calves returned to their homeland on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. Our preliminary count shows a total of 246 Buffalo were returned this fall. Final numbers will be announced in our 2024 impact report after the new year when all counts are confirmed. Many thanks to The Nature Conservancy, the Minnesota Zoo, and private donors for helping us continue to increase the numbers of Buffalo who are returning to Native caretakers. Tanka Fund’s mission is to return Buffalo to Native lands, lives, and economies. Through partnerships like these, we’re helping bring back a vital cultural and economic resource to communities across the country. To support The Return, visit tankafund.org/donate 🦬 #TankaFund #BuffaloConservation #SupportNativeRanchers #WildlifePreservation #ProtectTheBuffalo #SustainableRanching #NativeAmericanHeritage #EcoFriendlyFarming #BuffaloFencingProject #ConservationEfforts #WildlifeProtection #SupportIndigenousCommunities #BuffaloRestoration #WildlifeSupport #CulturalPreservation #IndigenousLandManagement #HelpSaveTheBuffalo #BuffaloHeritage #SustainableAgriculture #LandsLivesEconomies #Buffalo #Bison #TheReturn #NativeAmerican #ClimateRestoration #CommunityEmpowerment #EnvironmentalSustainability #BuffaloRanching #ClimateSmart

🌱🐔 Empowering Future Generations through Family Farming! 🌟👨👩👧👦 I couldn't be prouder to share the incredible journey of my family's involvement in Hydro Coops farming! Each of my amazing kids tends to 3 Hydro Coops, while Lize Marie leads the charge with an impressive 6 Coops. Together, they're making a profound impact on both our local community and the agricultural landscape. 🌾🚜 🐣🌿 In just six weeks, our family farm produces a staggering 2250 broiler chickens, securing a profit exceeding R140,000. But our mission goes beyond profits; it's about giving back. Every month, we're honored to donate over 6000 eggs and more than 5000 fresh vegetables to support local communities in need. 🥚🥕 Through Hydro Coops, we've not only found a sustainable source of income but also a platform for meaningful contribution. Our children are learning invaluable lessons in entrepreneurship, responsibility, and the joy of giving back. Together, we're proving that even the smallest efforts can make a big difference. 🌟💚 Join us in celebrating the power of family farming and the positive impact it can have on both livelihoods and communities. Let's continue to sow seeds of change and nurture a brighter, more compassionate future for all. #FamilyFarming #HydroCoops #SustainableAgriculture #CommunityImpact 🌱🐔