NEWS
Longevity for any nonprofit in a changing world is based on an ability to change with the times. We at the American Evergreen Foundation (AEF) work with a 100% volunteer staff so the full amount of every donation, fundraiser, etc. goes to our projects and programs. Regardless of the large cost savings of an all volunteer staff a lot of people forget that we have other cost; trees, insurance, transportation, project supplies and equipment. So even with a volunteer staff we are always looking to raise needed funds to drive projects and programs.
The problem: Raising funds for environmental education and conservation projects seems like an easy task as most will say they are, “proud protectors and supporters of Mother Nature." Sadly few donate in support of her, when was the last time you did?
We can sit around and feel sad for ourselves or simply think of different ways to raise needed funds. Working at it for over a year, test marketing, we find we can sell Hot Dogs and make enough money to plant over 50,000 trees. WOW you say, and yes it is true! We need to understand, we have to sell a equal amount of Hot Dogs so it is not a walk in the park but it can, and well be done. You see everyone eats, so we found that people are happy to pay a little extra for a great Hot Dog, specially knowing they are planting a tree. Good food and helping the environment, easy sell.
Now can we sell you? We have a volunteer workers, we have done our homework test marketing and feel we have a real long term income generator. We just have to come up with a onetime (start up) amount of $12,000 and we have our equipment and we are off and selling Hot Dogs and planting trees for many years to come.
Please consider making just a onetime donation and help us meet our goal and establish a program that allows us to raise our own ongoing funds, and become independent. Help us break the cycle of having to continually seek outside support. We can and well be successfully with just a little help from you.
Please visit our > donation page < as there are many ways you can help. We just need a little help this one time, and we will do the rest > leave a comment
AEF to establish
chapter in Idaho
Richard Van Dyke co-founder and director of operations for the American Evergreen Foundation (AEF) from 1996 - 2005 will launch a new chapter in the great state of Idaho. AEF will introduce it's very successful “Conservation through Participation” projects and programs. AEF offers opportunities for people and communities to participate in hands on conservation projects and programs. Newly appointed director of Idaho operations Richard Van Dyke told us; “We are so excited to bring our successful conservation programs to the people of Idaho. I am a new resident to the state and can’t tell you what a wonderful place the is, and look forward to getting started. AEF's first goal will be to define our involvement in the state, build partnerships and bring the same commitment we had in our successful programs in the Sierra/Nevada, NV, CA as well as southern Nevada, southern and central California."
American Evergreen Foundation, established in 1996 is a nonprofit, nonpolitical organization that focuses on environmental/conservation education and bringing people and communities together in positive
"Conservation Through Participation" grassroots hands-on projects.
AEF provides people and communities nationwide an opportunity to learn about the environment that surrounds us through hands-on opportunities, in the classroom (k-6th grade) environmental education, and environmental conservation educational television programming.
AEF works together with federal, state, county and city agencies, as well as other environmental groups, private landowners on important environmental and educational projects and programs. > leave a comment
Idaho Contact info:
Richard Van Dyke
888 USA-GREEN or 888 872-4733
Fund Raising Campaign 2009- 2010
We all know about the economy combined with the fact fund raising for environmental projects and programs is always a challenge. Always looking for idea's for grants, donations and corporation sponsorship opportunities. Have any input, suggestions, etc. please let use know. >> Donations
AEF Television
We are working to reformat all the "R-Environment" programs (58) and "An Evening at Sunset" Ranch series. It takes reformatting to a format required by YouTube and other online systems. We have posted what we have completed and will continue to post reformatted programs just as soon as they are completed.
Help us Help the Environment, add an AEF Banner to your Wed-Site >Learn More
Let's get the word out by adding one of many AEF-Banners to your web-site. It is super easy and a big help.
One of many AEF-Banners you can pick from, > view all AEF-Banners currently available
Hot Dogs Plant Trees
Establishing Financial Independents
one Hot Dog at a time!
