National Wildlife Federation

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1 National Wildlife Federation General Information Contact Information Nonprofit National Wildlife Federation Address Wildlife Center Drive Reston, VA Phone Fax Web Site Facebook facebook.com/nationalwildlife At A Glance Year of Incorporation 1936 Organization's type of tax exempt status Public Supported Charity 1

2 Statements & Search Criteria Mission National Wildlife Federation -- Uniting all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in a rapidly changing world Background National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is the United States' largest private, nonprofit conservation education and advocacy organization, with over 6 million members and supporters and 49 state-affiliated organizations. Since our inception in 1936, National Wildlife Federation has united Americans who believe that our air, water and wildlife habitats are valuable public resources to be protected for future generations. We work with state affiliates, community leaders, hunters, anglers, tribes, youth, parents, gardeners and other conservationists from all walks of life who believe that people everywhere can make a critical difference for the future of wildlife when they work together. Today, NWF s work is performed through its headquarters in Reston, Virginia, its National Advocacy Center in Washington, DC, and nine regional offices across the U.S. NWF partners with its affiliates and other like-minded organizations to protect and restore wildlife habitats and biodiversity. Under the leadership of President and CEO Larry Schweiger over the past six years, NWF senior staff has fundamentally changed the way NWF does business. Initially, NWF focused on the development of a new strategic plan which created the three drivers or primary areas on which NWF would focus its work. These are protecting wildlife, connecting children to nature, and climate change. More recently, the Board approved an update to NWF s strategic plan to include a fourth area: building a diverse conservation movement. In addition, NWF has also instituted three major, organization-wide initiatives that have resulted in major cultural changes within the institution, including leadership training for staff, training designed to foster a more innovative and risk taking culture within NWF, and diversity training with thenational Coalition Building Institute to improve staff network-building skills and understanding of diversity in the conservation movement. NWF s Board of Directors is a working board. There is an active and high-functioning committee structure and process. Beyond their governance role, Board members also fully embrace their support roles by volunteering regularly, such as hosting fund-raisers, helping to build capacity for our affiliates, serving as organizational ambassadors, participating in activism and advocacy, lobbying, and engaging their personal and professional networks. 2

3 Impact Accomplishments: When BP s Deepwater Horizon oil spill dumped 200 million gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico in 2010, the future for Gulf wildlife looked bleak. Sadly, there are marine species in the region that are still feeling the impacts of that disaster today. But in 2012, Gulf wildlife got good news. Thanks to efforts spearheaded by National Wildlife Federation and other environmental groups, Congress passed the RESTORE Act, which establishes a multi-billion dollar fund, created from fines paid by BP and others responsible for the Gulf disaster, to be used to restore the environmental health of the region. This represents the largest ecosystem restoration trust fund in history and will pave the way toward protecting severely degraded habitat for future generations of people and wildlife alike. The March 2012 move of 61 wild, genetically pure bison to Montana s Fort Peck Indian Reservation was the result of more than 20 years of effort and critical partnerships between National Wildlife Federation, tribes (including the Assiniboine and Sioux of Fort Peck) and state and federal agencies. It was the first return of wild bison to tribal lands in more than a century they are now flourishing and have given birth to more than 20 calves. The relocation is the first of many we hope to forge with Native American tribes, and it is occurring in tandem with NWF s other conservation efforts to protect and restore bison. We hope that future generations will grow up in a world where an iconic wildlife species like the American bison has the room it needs to roam safe and free on its native landscape. National Wildlife Federation is active in more than 6,000 schools across the United States helping children learn about natural science, plant and animal species, energy, recycling and water conservation. With our Eco- Schools USA program, outdoor green time is woven into school curricula. NWF s Eco-Schools USA and Schoolyard Habitats programs help schools across the U.S. to improve academic performance, teach respect and responsibility, save money and protect wildlife and the environment. In 2012, NWF s Eco-Schools USA program grew by over 1,500 schools, and 500 new schoolyard habitats were certified. Thanks to these efforts, more than one million students are now spending regular time outdoors. Goals: NWF is tackling climate change by focusing on stopping carbon pollution and inspiring people to take action at home, at work, on their lands, in their communities, and in state and federal legislatures. Through education, outreach and advocacy, we will inspire Americans to pursue solutions that reduce real threats to wildlife and people. Our children are the conservationists of the future. Yet today less than 25 percent of kids play outside daily, as opposed to 75 percent only a generation ago. This disturbing trend is affecting the health and well-being of our kids. And as they grow up, these kids could have a connection to nature that is tenuous at best. That s why National Wildlife Federation has established a goal of getting 10 million more kids outside by Through our Be Out There movement and through active partnerships with the major influencers of children s time parents, policymakers and child-serving institutions like schools and daycares we are working to meet this ambitious goal. NWF is protecting and restoring habitats with high wildlife value and those at risk from suburban sprawl, resource extraction and climate change. We also protect and restore freshwater, estuarine and marine ecosystems threatened by nutrient pollution, invasive species, climate change impacts, habitat destruction, sewage overflows, toxic waste and improper diversion of needed sediment. 3

4 Needs Finding Solutions to the Climate Crisis: Global warming is the single biggest threat to wildlife and wild places. NWF is working to expand clean energy and reduce fossil fuel dependence to improve our economy, security and the planet's future. In addition, NWF educates businesses, institutions and individuals on achievable ways to reduce their carbon footprint. Turning Inside Kids Out: As a nation, we are quickly losing our connection with nature, connections that foster healthy children and appreciation for the natural world. NWF's BE OUT THERE campaign inspires families to get outside via meaningful experiences that build a sense of conservation stewardship. Helping BE OUT THERE is Ranger Rick, NWF's award-winning children's magazine, which has been enticing kids outdoors for 50 years. Safeguarding America's Wildlife and Wild Places: Across America, places for wildlife are being squeezed out, leaving species with fewer places to thrive. NWF works to improve wildlife conservation on hundreds of millions of acres of public, tribal and private lands, including thousands of miles of streams, rivers, lakes and coastlines. We advocate for adequate federal funding for natural resources and work with federal agencies to include climate science in their resource management plans. CEO/Executive Director Statement Wildlife's ability to survive the challenges of the 21st century is becoming outpaced by the events that are transforming our world. Global warming, the loss of habitat, and people becoming more disconnected from nature than past generations are converging on a dangerous path for our planet. The work of NWF and our affiliates across the country provides answers to these challenges and will help ensure America's wildlife legacy continues for future generations. Board Chair Statement For over 75 years, NWF has been at the epicenter of the conservation movement. With decades of hard fought wildlife and habitat conservation victories to our credit, NWF has broadened our primary focus. We now concentrate on finding solutions to the climate crisis, reconnecting America with nature and safeguarding wildlife and wild places. Having been on NWF s Board of Directors since 2001 and now serving as its Chair, I understand the value NWF provides to those who care about the environment, by combining its powerful national presence with its extensive grassroots network to accomplish the goals so vital to our movement. Volunteering on NWF s board has been a rewarding experience and a natural expansion of my lifelong passion for the environment. NWF s magazines began inspiring in me a deep connection with nature at the early age of eight, and I am proud to now contribute to the organization that helped spark my interest in the conservation movement so many years ago. Over the years I have worked diligently to further the cause of conservation within the New York state government, including positions with the New York state legislature, the governor, and the New York City Board of Education, where I served as Executive Director of Intergovernmental Relations. I am currently Director of Legislation with New York State United Teachers. I have been an active board member of National Wildlife Federation s (NWF) New York affiliate, Environmental Advocates, where I helped develop policy in areas such as sustainable development, urban revitalization, open space and critical habitat preservation. I played a key role in the organization s becoming an NWF affiliate in 1995, after which I served as both Affiliate Representative and Alternate Representative to NWF annual meetings. In 2001, I was elected to the NWF board of directors representing the Northeast Region. In 2007, I was elected to serve as Eastern Vice-Chair of the NWF board as well as serve on its executive committee. In 2010, I was elected Chair-Elect of the NWF board and began serving a two year term as board chair in April I have drafted and presented NWF resolutions on the environmental impacts of federally financed development projects, and on limiting sprawl and its harm to wildlife and habitat. I participated in the development of NWF s strategic plan to combat global warming, protect wildlife habitat, and connect people to nature. 4

5 Areas Of Service Areas Served Areas Throughout the United States National Wildlife Federation works with affiliated wildlife organizations in 50 states and territories. Service Categories Natural Resources Conservation & Protection Wildlife Preservation & Protection Environmental Education 5

6 Board & Governance Board Chair Board Chair Company Affiliation Kathleen Hadley Term Apr 2019 to Mar Executive Director, National Center for Appropriate Technology Board Members Name Affiliation Status Stephen K. Allinger Brian Bashore Paul Beaudette Ambassador Alan Blinken Director of Legislation, New York State United Teachers Housing Program Specialist, Southeast Nebraska Development District Chemistry and Environmental Science Teacher Former US Ambassador to Belgium 6 Jenny Brock Conservationist Carol Buie-Jackson Clark Bullard Shelley H. Cohen Laura Davis Dianne Dillon-Ridgley Veronica Eady Eric Freyfogle Scott Gilmore Bill Houston Owner and Educator, Bird House on the Greenway Professor, University of Illinois- Urbana Champaign Senior Project Developer, Renewable Energy & Conservation Projects, Ameresco Executive Director, Heritage Outdoors Project Environmentalist and Human Rights Activist Assistant Executive Officer for Environmental Justice, California Air Resources Board Professor, Univeristy of Illinois, College of Law Deputy Executive Director, Parks and Recreation, City and County of Denver, Colorado Registered Maine Guide, Outdoor Leadership and Skills Instructor, Somerset Career and Technical Center Brianna Jones Community Volunteer Jerry Jung Manager, Rules of One, LLC; former CEO of Michigan CAT; chairman and founder of Oak Adaptive, Inc. Koalani Kaulukukui-Barbee Owner, Kaulukukui Solutions, LLC Frederick Kowal President, United University Professions

7 Brian Preston Rebecca Pritchett Senior Consultant & Owner, Solutions Plus LLC Lawyer, Pritchett Environmental & Property Law LLC Julia Reed Zaic Attorney, Heaviside Reed Zaic Norm Ritchie Environmental Advocate and Volunteer John Robbins Retired Phil Roos CEO, Rooster Works, LLC Seth Ross Retired Kent Salazar Environmental Consultant Truman Semans Principal, Green Order, Inc. Leslie Shad Environmental Volunteer Deborah Spalding Gloria Tom Mary Van Kerrebrook Beth Viola Bruce Wallace Deputy Chief Investment Officer, State of Connecticut Director, Navajo Nation Department of Fish and Wildlife Attorney, Van Kerrebrook & Associate P.C. Senior Policy Advisor, Holland and Knight Lawyer, Hooper, Hathaway, Price, Beuche & Wallace Nicole Wood Manager, Wood Land and Cattle Board Demographics - Ethnicity African American/Black 9 Asian American/Pacific Islander 3 Caucasian 79 Hispanic/Latino 6 Native American/American Indian 3 Other 0 0 Board Demographics - Gender Male 58 Female 42 Unspecified 0 Governance Board Term Lengths 2 Board Term Limits 0 Board Meeting Attendance % 0 Written Board Selection Criteria? No 7

8 Written Conflict of Interest Policy? Yes Percentage Making Monetary Contributions 100 Percentage Making In-Kind Contributions 0 Number of Full Board Meetings Annually 4 8

9 Management Executive Director/CEO Executive Director Mr. Collin O'Mara Term Start July Experience Collin O Mara serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of National Wildlife Federation. Collin joins NWF from the state government of Delaware where he led the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control since In that position, O Mara served as the state s top environmental official, leading its efforts to conserve and restore wildlife and fishery habitat, improve air quality and public health, ensure access to clean water, expand outdoor recreation and environmental education opportunities, and enhance the state s resilience to extreme weather and other climate impacts. In his role as Secretary, he spearheaded a range of initiatives, including Delaware s "No Child Left Inside"/ Children In Nature campaign, a comprehensive strategy to confront childhood obesity by reintroducing children to the outdoors; the First State Trails and Pathways Plan, a multi-year initiative to expand and connect the state s trail system; and the Delaware Bayshore Initiative, an effort to establish the region as a world-class conservation and low-impact recreation tourism destination for hunting, birding, fishing, hiking, canoeing, and kayaking, as part of the President s America s Great Outdoors Initiative. In addition, O Mara led the largest investment in environmental infrastructure in Delaware s history, including more than $200 million in wastewater and storm water systems, beach restoration, dam and dike repair, drainage projects, and park and wildlife area. At the same time, he successfully executed the first significant reorganization of the state s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control since 1972, to make the agency more effective at implementing strategic priorities and more efficient in carrying out its mission at a time of limited resources. O Mara has served on numerous boards including as Co-Chair of the Natural Resources and Agriculture Subcommittee of the President s Task Force on Climate Adaptation and Preparedness, past Chair of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, past Chair of the Ozone Transport Commission, Chair of the Climate and Energy Subcommittee of the Environmental Council of the States, Executive Council of the Chesapeake Bay Program, the Sustainable Energy Utility Oversight Board, State Water Supply Coordinating Council, the Delaware Cancer Consortium, Open Space Council, Nutrient Management Commission, the Center for the Inland Bays, and the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary. Prior to his position with the state of Delaware, O Mara served as the Clean Tech Strategist for the City of San Jose, California, where was the primary architect of the City of San Jose s Green Vision and as the Director of SyraStat for the City of Syracuse, New York, where he oversaw the City s performance management and accountability program. A native of Syracuse, New York, O Mara was a Marshall Scholar at the University of Oxford, a University Fellow at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, and a Presidential Scholar at Dartmouth College. He is a Catto Fellow at the Aspen Institute, a U.S. Green Building Council LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) accredited professional, and completed Stanford Business School s Executive Management Program in Environmental Sustainability. Staff Full Time Staff 295 Part Time Staff 16 9

10 Volunteers 3286 Contractors 17 Retention Rate 0 Plans Organization has a Strategic Plan? Yes Date Strategic Plan Adopted June 2017 Nondiscrimination Policy Yes Whistleblower Policy Yes Document Destruction Policy Yes 10

11 Financials Fiscal Year Sept Fiscal Year 2017 Projected Revenue $82,010, Projected Expenses $81,705, Endowment Value Spending Policy Percentage Percentage (if selected) 0% s Detailed Financials Revenue and Expenses Total Revenue $77,836,707 $76,910,602 $79,775,214 Total Expenses $76,640,179 $71,331,145 $78,116,434 Revenue Sources Foundation and Corporation Contributions Government Contributions $2,256,210 $1,097,227 $883,000 Federal State Local Unspecified $2,256,210 $1,097,227 $883,000 Individual Contributions $61,268,485 $53,811,590 $58,079,611 Indirect Public Support $156,618 $100,032 $131,463 Earned Revenue $5,532,892 $5,508,512 $7,058,317 Investment Income, Net of Losses $410,995 $1,718,184 $184,945 Membership Dues -- $5,445,748 $5,808,440 Special Events ($69,393) ($156,686) ($232,791) Revenue In-Kind $611,760 $166,024 $78,660 Other $7,669,140 $9,219,971 $7,783,569 11

12 Expense Allocation Program Expense $64,963,838 $58,118,167 $59,635,094 Administration Expense $4,457,106 $4,789,035 $8,479,351 Fundraising Expense $7,219,235 $8,423,943 $10,001,989 Payments to Affiliates Total Revenue/Total Expenses Program Expense/Total Expenses 85% 81% 76% Fundraising Expense/Contributed Revenue 11% 15% 17% Assets and Liabilities Total Assets $63,512,539 $61,553,930 $72,168,438 Current Assets $31,086,557 $32,022,836 $25,252,753 Long-Term Liabilities $13,205,953 $15,280,368 $29,073,977 Current Liabilities $49,085,056 $48,997,534 $45,422,692 Total Net Assets $1,221,530 ($2,723,972) ($2,328,231) Short Term Solvency Current Ratio: Current Assets/Current Liabilities Long Term Solvency Long-Term Liabilities/Total Assets 21% 25% 40% Top Funding Sources Top Funding Source & Dollar Amount Second Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount Third Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount Capital Campaign Currently in a Capital Campaign? No Goal 0 State Charitable Solicitaions Permit Permit? Yes Jan 2018 Comments Foundation Comments and audit prepared by BDO USA, LLP Financial information provided by audit represents the financial position of the National Wildlife Federation Audit represents the combined financial position of the National Wildlife Federation and the National Wildlife Federation Endowment Revenue from "Foundations and Corporations" represents contributions from the Endowment and government sources 12

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