Bridging Partnerships

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• Bridging Partnerships

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Corps of Engineers Natural Resources Education
Foundation
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• 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.

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Corps Projects
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Where Did We Come From?

• Missed Opportunities
• Approved Projects
• No Funds
• Private Entrepreneurs
• Frustrated
• Public Service Opportunities Lost

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Exploring Options

• Meeting in Lewiston, ID
• Lobby
• Technical Support
• Funding Source
• Partner
• Matchmaker

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Decision

• Niche
• Matchmaker
• Help Corps find Funding Sponsors
• Approved Projects
• Unfunded Projects
• Corps Priorities

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Foundation Functions

• Project Support

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Foundation Functions

• Project Support
• Partner With Others to Support Projects

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Foundation Functions

• Project Support
• Partner With Others to Support Projects
• Facilitate Partnerships

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Foundation Functions

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

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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

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Decision (Cont.)

• Membership
• Corps Retirees
• Friends of the Corps NRM Program

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Key Actions

• Board of Directors Formed
• Officers Named
• Finance Officer Named

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Key Actions

• Articles of Incorporation (2006)
• IRS 501(3)(c) designation (2007)

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Key Actions

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

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Key Actions

• Website www.CorpsFoundation.org
• Information
• Membership application
• Application for Project Assistance

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Players

• Corps of Engineers
• Foundation
• Partners

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STATUS

• Field Submissions are in
• Initial Review

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Take Aways

• Looking for Help?
• Need to do your Homework
• Diverse
• Matching Goals

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Take Aways

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

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Corps of Engineers Natural Resources Education
Foundation