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The most recent Outdoor Participation Trends Report tells us that outdoor recreation in the U.S. has continued to grow, but the industry has more work to do in terms of participant diversity. NRF grantees are meeting this need through their work dismantling barriers to outdoor recreation for youth across the country. #OutdoorFoundation #OutdoorIndustryAssociation #youthrecreation #outdoorrecreation #diversityoutdoors https://lnkd.in/gR-6KzKQ

Been thinking about the term “vision” this week as it relates to the strategic planning work I do with nonprofit clients. And what comes to mind for me (at least this week) is a rowing crew. Sharing a common purpose is inspiring and uplifting, but equally crucial is having a shared direction. Consider our nonprofit communities - all driven by the same mission to create positive change. However, achieving goals requires more than shared passion. We must also align on a shared destination, (or vision) for the not-so-distant future that can align our efforts and strategies, ensuring everyone is moving in the same direction. Just like a rowing crew that moves swiftly when every member is in sync, an organization thrives when every team member, volunteer, and supporter work together toward a common point on the horizon. Getting your community to row together, not just with a shared purpose but with a shared destination will help you actualize the future you want to create.

Y'all, American children spend less than 10 minutes per day in unstructured outdoor play. Muddy Sneakers is working to change that by providing outdoor experiential education aligned with NC Essential Standards for Science. According to NC State University research, it's working. We need your help to continue expanding our impact. Here's what you can do: 🔎 Learn more about why Muddy Sneakers matters, according to NC State researchers - and spread the word: https://lnkd.in/eENCzhts. 🎁 Help provide more students the opportunity to participate in Muddy Sneakers by supporting my Take a Hike fundraiser: https://lnkd.in/eVBtUsJk 🔗 Follow Muddy Sneakers on LinkedIn to stay up-to-date on the impact we're having on students across the state: https://lnkd.in/ervKNTKx

As we enter Week 2 of our Youth Sports Team Support contest, we have already seen incredible participation! Thank you to everyone who has shared their team spirit. Keep the momentum going by entering your team for a chance to win a $250 donation. At North Shore Environmental Consultants Inc., safety is the core of our game plan — it keeps us healthy, sharp, and on track every day. Our goal is to ensure that everyone returns home safe to their loved ones every day, because health and well-being come first.   In youth sports, kids learn this lesson early: safety matters. Prioritizing safety contributes to an inclusive and welcoming environment where kids of all abilities feel encouraged to participate without fear of harm. It’s about knowing the boundaries, following the rules, and making choices that keep everyone in the game. These values set a foundation for lifelong habits that transcend the field and echo into their future roles as leaders and community members.   Whether at work or in sports, safety builds a culture where people are stronger together.   Don’t forget to participate in our "Youth Sports Team Support" initiative! Here’s how: 📸 Step 1: Share your child's team logo in the comments or simply comment with the team's name. Bonus: Get an additional entry into the contest by sharing what safety in sport means to you! 👍 Step 2: Make sure to follow our page if you haven't already. 🎉 Step 3: On December 9th, we will randomly select one lucky winner who follows our page and commented with a team name or photo.   The selected team will receive a $250 donation from North Shore Environmental Consultants.   #NorthShoreFamily #YouthSports #CoreValues

Big expeditions require preparation. After much work, the American Alpine Club is ready for our next expedition. We have done the research and preparation and we are equipped with the topo of the route—our three year Strategic Plan. What's the plan?? Some quick hits: ▶️ Member Services: Through our grants, lodging network, unparalleled rescue benefit, and more, we will continue to offer the resources and support you need to thrive. ▶️ Advocacy: Our advocacy initiatives provide critical insights into legislative matters, policy issues, and the evolving landscape of climbing access. A key objective in the coming year is to launch policy research and whitepapers that break down complex legislative topics that affect climbers. ▶️ Education: We are investing in both Accidents in North American Climbing (ANAC) and the American Alpine Journal (AAJ) by updating the usability of our extensive database of our past and present publications, to ensure that decades of first-ascents and accidents related data are easily available to climbers. Your support now, at the launch of this plan, will help us achieve our vision of helping climbers thrive. Join the Club or donate today. Your gift drives advocacy and education, building a vibrant climbing community and leaving a lasting legacy for future generations. ----> https://lnkd.in/gZi3NBzu Graphic by Foster Denney Photo by Jeremiah Watt

https://lnkd.in/d3V4MYG Aquarium Divers For Coral Society (ADFC) is #urging all dive clubs to come together to discuss the organization of at least one club trip for coral restoration a year. The foundations doing this work in Florida and the Caribbean are not enough to sustain this work on their own. We know this because our mission to help restore reefs is what we do. The data is strong to support #coralreefrestoration but to get ahead of coral decline we need #volunteer divers who are willing to put in the effort. Science is not enough to get the underwater work done. The coral crisis is real, it is not about saving these beautiful coral but keeping the ecosystem alive for healthy coastal environments. If you seriously want to help turn tide on the coral decline, ADFC is open to all certified divers and membership is free. Help us #makeadifference. #Coral #Climate #Ecosystem #BlueFinance #Divers #Nonprofit

Peace Parks Foundation is deeply grateful to players of People’s Postcode Lottery for their ongoing support, enabling another step closer towards #NatureWithoutBorders.    Players of People’s Postcode Lottery have raised an incredible GBP 1 million for Peace Parks Foundation which we can use to restore nature and build the resilience of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities.     What makes this particularly meaningful is that the funding is flexible, so Peace Parks can use the money where it is needed most. “We have been working with people living in southern Africa’s transboundary landscapes for many years and understand what it takes to build a positive relationship between humans and nature. A key factor is to design initiatives from the ground up, relying on communities’ deep cultural knowledge of the landscapes. It is so important to be flexible and able to respond to immediate and unforeseen needs, especially with the effects of climate change felt most directly by vulnerable communities. This funding enables us to do exactly that.” Jamie McCallum, Peace Parks Foundation Director: UK and EU.    Peace Parks Foundation is working towards securing 980,000 km2 of natural landscapes by 2050, where people live healthy and productive lives and where wildlife has the freedom to thrive. This funding has enabled a giant leap forward, and the Peace Parks team is deeply grateful to players of People’s Postcode Lottery for making this possible.  People's Postcode Lottery #PostcodeLotteryPeople #NatureWithoutBorders

Make a Difference: Choose Your Cause, Change a Life Are you passionate about making a tangible impact but unsure where to start? Here’s an opportunity to support the causes that resonate most with you. "Empower Change: Your Cause, Your Impact" Donation Drive At Seva Satkar Foundation , we believe in empowering donors to direct their generosity to the initiatives closest to their hearts. Whether it's education, healthcare, environmental conservation, or community development, you have the freedom to choose where your contributions go. Why Donate with Us? ✅ Transparency:Know exactly how and where your donation is making an impact. ✅ Personalized Giving: Support specific projects and track their progress. ✅ Community Focus:Join a community of like-minded individuals committed to positive change. Every donation, no matter the size, can make a significant difference. Together, we can create a brighter future for all. Ready to make an impact? Visit https://lnkd.in/g8SdByCP to choose your cause and donate today. Steps to follow for donation: 1. Click on the above link 2. Choose your cause for which you want to make the donation 3. Select or write the amount you want to donate and provide your details (name, contact details, etc) 4. Make the payment. Share this post and encourage your friends and family members who are also interested in social development, to support and make donations. Thank you in advance for your generosity and support. Your commitment to making the world a better place inspires us all☺️👏🏻 #Philanthropy #NonProfit #GiveBack #ChooseYourCause #MakeADifference #DonateForACause #SocialDevelopment

DME recycle and reuse programs don't get as much press as they should. They are truly remarkable in making impacts in three major challenge areas in our society, including 1) lack of funding for DME, 2) shorter length of stays and increased need for DME, and 3) our current challenges in the #climate crisis. Hannah and I would be happy to talk to anyone interested in learning more about the program at Methodist, and the impact it has made on the #GreaterOmaha community. #meaningofcare #dme #policy #advocacy

Great interview about advocacy and Ocean conservation: we know what we have to do.