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Bridging Partnerships

Bridging Partnerships. Corps of Engineers Natural Resources Education Foundation.

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Bridging Partnerships

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  1. Bridging Partnerships

  2. Corps of Engineers Natural Resources Education Foundation

  3. The Corps of Engineers Natural Resource Education Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3), advocacy organization, dedicated to the stewardship of the environmental, cultural, educational, and outdoor recreational resources associated with the Natural Resource Management mission of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers.

  4. Corps Projects

  5. Where Did We Come From? • Missed Opportunities • Approved Projects • No Funds • Private Entrepreneurs • Frustrated • Public Service Opportunities Lost

  6. Exploring Options • Meeting in Lewiston, ID • Lobby • Technical Support • Funding Source • Partner • Matchmaker

  7. Decision Niche’ • Matchmaker • Help Corps find Funding Sponsors • Approved Projects • Unfunded Projects • Corps Priorities

  8. Foundation Functions • Project Support

  9. Foundation Functions • Project Support • Partner With Others to Support Projects

  10. Foundation Functions • Project Support • Partner With Others to Support Projects • Facilitate Partnerships

  11. Foundation Functions • Project Support • Partner With Others to Support Projects • Facilitate Partnerships • Inform Key Players of Value of Corps Program

  12. Foundation Functions • Project Support • Partner With Others to Support Projects • Facilitate Partnerships • Inform Key Players of Value of Corps Program • Support Continued Viability of Corps NRM Program

  13. Decision (Cont.) • Membership • Corps Retirees • Friends of the Corps NRM Program

  14. Key Actions • Board of Directors Formed • Officers Named • Finance Officer Named

  15. Key Actions • Articles of Incorporation (2006) • IRS 501(3)(c) designation (2007)

  16. Key Actions • Memorandum of Understanding • Signers (October 2007) • Chief of Corps of Engineers • Foundation President • Roles • Responsibilities

  17. Key Actions • Website: www.CorpsFoundation.org • Information • Membership application • Application for Project Assistance

  18. Players • Corps of Engineers • Foundation • Partners

  19. STATUS Field Submissions are in Initial Review

  20. Take Aways • Looking for Help? • Need to do your Homework • Diverse • Matching Goals

  21. Take Aways • Start up • Clear Understanding of Goals • Red Tape • Recruiting • Board • Volunteers • Early Success is Important • Success Breeds Success

  22. Corps of Engineers Natural Resources Education Foundation

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