[ECOLOG-L] Wildlife/Conserv. NON-PROFIT Insight/Input
Hello all! For any of you that are a part of a non-profit wildlife/conservation based organization - I was hoping you could provide me with just a bit of very helpful feedback. I am working on coming up with a few different strategies to assist smaller non-profits in achieving the most possible funding and donations - whether through tourist donations/visitor donations/public engagement activities/other donations etc (dependent on the ways in which the non-profit generates funds). If you are involved in such, would you mind sharing with me your thoughts on the following questions?: 1. On a scale of 1 - 5 (1 being "not important" and 5 being "very important") how important are donations to achieving the conservation goals of your non-profit? 2. What is perhaps the most challenging part of generating funds/donations that you have had during your experience (from the public and/or other donors)? 3. Would you find it beneficial for a credible outside source - at no cost to you - to assess the effectivity of the current procedures/outreach/activities used by your non-profit in gaining donations? And then for that source to follow up with recommendations on possible ways to better your strategies for gaining funds? (based on research of your current procedures used) 4. What do you wish you knew more about or could do better to possibly get more funding? 5. Do you feel that the public would provide you with more donations/fundings if they knew more clearly what your non-profit is about? 6. Do you feel that you have the time and/or resources needed to look more thoroughly into the effectiveness of how your current outreach methods are gaining you the most donations possible? Thank you so much for taking the time to respond - I greatly appreciate your input! If you currently have your own non-profit and find interest in what I am asking - please send a separate email to this same address (mille...@mail.chapman.edu). I would love to hear from you. Make sure to check out my website - whyshouldyoucare.org - and have an amazing day!! Thank you, Brittnei Miller whyshouldyoucare.org
[ECOLOG-L] Conservation Science Writing and Education Career Prosepect
Hello, I am posting this brief personal outreach to the List in hopes that it falls upon the eyes of someone who might be able to provide me with some direction or even possibly a career opportunity. I am having a hard time finding the right fit for myself in the conservation science world and thought that reaching out to many who have acquired further experience than myself might prove beneficial. I would be happy to send my resume to any who might be interested in learning more after reading this post... Through my time spent studying for my Masters of Science degree, I have realized that without increased public support for conservation initiatives, scientific research and advancements will remain underappreciated and undervalued. It is important to me that the general public is led to feel involved within the scientific process, as well as able to understand how conservation science is important in their lives. For this reason, I believe that my professional and educational experiences should be combined in a way that applies my ever developing skill sets with my inherent desire to promote the national and international education of conservation science. My strong writing and oral communication skills as well as my ability to persevere in a field that can often be misunderstood provide me with a strong foundation to create and develop strategies benefitting conservation science and ecosystem services. As a successful Naturalist, Sustainability Project Coordinator, and even a member of the Anaheim Ducks NHL Ice Crew, I have always have desired to positively impact the environment through my actions as well as through my fields of work. Recently, I created my own website based off of the statistically significant results found during my graduate thesis project on enhancing public understanding and involvement with conservation science. My website, Why Should You Care (whyshouldyoucareblog.wordpress.com), serves to inform the public of various scientific findings based on published literature in a simplified yet compelling and motivating manner. I believe that even small changes in public action and understanding can lead to the long-term establishment and maintenance of many of the ongoing conservation initiatives today. For these reasons, I seek a career where I can assist others in the learning of conservation science while also challenging myself to continue learning. I look forward to hearing from you regarding any potential opportunities you may have in mind based around the brief information that I have provided to you. Have a wonderful day, Brittnei Miller MSc Conservation and Management of Protected Areas BSc Environmental Science and Policy Website: https://whyshouldyoucareblog.wordpress.com/
[ECOLOG-L] Potential conservation job?
Hello! I am reaching out to you to enquire if you might know of any paid job opening in wildlife and environmental conservation. I am about to graduate with my MS and am highly motivated and ready to take my next career step. Ideally, I would like to spend some time in Africa working with endangered or threatened species and finding solutions for (or at least working towards) human related conflicts. Even if it is for a short amount of time, I am open to all suggestions and hope to hear back from you soon with good news! Thank you, Brittnei Miller
[ECOLOG-L] Survey Link: Grad School Project
Hello, I am currently working on my graduate research project for my MS Conservation and Management of Protected Areas degree. Later next month, I will need to publicize the link to a survey I am currently creating for my study. I will be needing a large sample of individuals 18 and older to take my survey and was wondering if any of you might be willing to spread the link to my survey within your organizations via email, social media, or word of mouth etc. It would help me out so much. If you are interested and willing, please do respond to this email and I can provide you with a brief Consent for Participation Form to sign that will provide some further details about the study as well. I look forward to hearing from you! Thank you, Brittnei
[ECOLOG-L] Looking for graduate research assistance
Hello, I am beginning my third trimester for my MS Conservation and Management of Protected Areas degree from late May - August of this year. I am interested in researching the social, political, and/or scientific aspects of wolf (Canis lupus) populations in North America. I have 15 related research questions that I have created and now am in need of choosing one that is feasible enough to be carried out, analyzed, and written up within the three months of the last trimester. However, I am in need of an advisor who can attest to my work efforts as well as potentially provide access to resources as needed based on the chosen research question. I would be happy to forward the research questions I have created to any who might feel that they can help me with this endeavor or provide further direction. I am extremely excited to get started working with my passion for wolves and hope to hear from you soon! Thank you for your help, Brittnei
[ECOLOG-L] Wildlife Biology/Conservation Research Opportunity
Hello to all! I am about to enter into a one year MSc Wildlife Biology and Conservation program. For the last 4 months of the program (beginning May 2015), I am required to create and undertake my own research project related to Wildlife Biology and Conservation. While it is a bit of a ways off, I wanted to get in touch with any of you to hear your thoughts/topic ideas/opinions/advice about potential ways to apply my research. Or possibly you might know of an organization that might be interested in supporting my efforts. I am based out of Southern California and would prefer to do my studies on wildlife and their ecosystems in the surrounding area, however I am open to all ideas! I look forward to hearing from you! Have a great day, Brittnei Miller
[ECOLOG-L] Wildlife Conservation/Rehabilitation Potential Job Opportunities
Hello to you all, As a new graduate from Chapman University with a BS in Environmental Science and Policy, I am searching specifically for any job opportunities involving the care, conservation, research, and/or study of wildlife. I am willing to travel or to work in many different areas. I have a deep passion for the environment, ecology, and wildlife of all kinds that I would love to put to hard work somewhere. If you have any ideas or know of someone who might be looking to hire, please let me know! Thank you for any and all insight, Brittnei Miller
