Ten years ago, the Blue Sky Funders Forum was a new idea for bringing together more resources, awareness, and collective action to increase environmental learning and equitable access the outdoors. Since then, it has grown to a collaborative of nearly 50 philanthropies that have driven more than $500 million in funding toward the shared vision where every child - regardless of race, identity, or community - has the right and opportunity to learn about the environment and share in meaningful experiences in the outdoors. Last week was a fantastic celebration of how far Blue Sky has come, and the incredible potential of the work ahead. To the next ten years! #RethinkOutside
What does a decade of connecting people to the outdoors look like? At Blue Sky Funders Forum, it means bold leadership, transformative conversations, and a community committed to environmental education and outdoor access. Last week in San Francisco, we celebrated our 10th anniversary with all that and more! 🥂 One of the most meaningful moments was honoring Randi Fisher of Pisces Foundation for co-founding the Blue Sky Funders Forum. In recognition of her visionary leadership, Jason Morris presented a compass, symbolizing her role in “guiding us to a future where every person can experience meaningful connections to the outdoors.” We were honored to hear from all three of Blue Sky’s Executive Directors—Angie Chen (via video!), Anupama Joshi, and Onika Abraham-- reflecting with founding Board Member Kathleen Doffermyre on their time leading the organization and the milestones that shaped our path forward. Their words remind us how far we’ve come and the exciting journey that still lies ahead. A special thank you to Stephen Lockhart, M.D. PhD, Lauren B., and Kindley Walsh Lawlor, for sharing thoughtful insights on how outdoor access fosters environmental stewardship and strengthens communities in a dynamic panel moderated by Jose Gonzalez, M.S. And finally, a huge thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this milestone, and to the founders, leaders, and supporters who have been key to Blue Sky’s success over the past 10 years! Here’s to the next decade of meaningful outdoor connections and collective action 💙 #BlueSkyFunders #RethinkOutside
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