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Legacy Fund Testimonials
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"As one of the founding members of The Conservation Alliance, The North Face remains dedicated to the long term preservation of our wild spaces
and building the capacity and infrastructure that enables this conservation to take place. To this end, we initiated The Legacy Fund.
It is our vision to create an endowment fund that will provide a permanent source of funding for the Alliance's annual operating expenses, a vision that will enable the Alliance team to focus their attention and skills on driving new membership and vetting future grantees. The Legacy Fund will play a significant part in ensuring a lasting heritage of conservation for the wild places where we and our customers find exploration, fun, and solace.
We encourage our industry partners to give back to the places we benefit from and support the future generations of explorers through contributions to
The Legacy Fund.
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"As a founding brand and fellow shaper of the Conservation Alliance's continuing mission, we are thrilled to be part of the effort to create a long-lasting foundation for the Alliance well into the future. It is critical to the health of the planet and the outdoor industry that the Alliance continue its track record of environmental grant-making. Long live the Conservation Alliance!" |
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"The Conservation Alliance is truly a unique organization in that it brings the entire outdoor industry together in the spirit of philanthropy. By establishing a Legacy Fund, we can continue to direct our attention toward protecting wild and scenic places without worrying about the additional resources needed to sustain the operations of the Conservation Alliance. On behalf of REI, I’m proud to be a part of the Alliance and to play a role in ensuring that their work and impact continues for generations to come. " |
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"As a founding member of the Conservation Alliance, Kelty is fully committed to working alongside our peers in support of the Legacy Fund and the efforts of the Conservation Alliance. The power of the Alliance to support grassroots conservation organizations is immeasurable and vital for the long term vitality of our industry and our planet. We are proud to be a part of this incredible organization. " |
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"As Merrell's heritage is deeply rooted in the outdoors, we feel a responsibility to do whatever we can to protect it. The Conservation Alliance, a long time partner of ours, is a leader in taking the initiative in looking after nature's treasures and has a very strong record. We have all benefited from their hard work. We applaud their efforts and will continue to do our part in protecting our playground." |
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"In 2007, Eastern Mountain Sports introduced "Future Consciousness," an initiative where we donate company money and employee time to efforts that "Protect, Respect, and Affect" the environment. That's why we're so excited to be a part of The Legacy Fund to permanently secure the financial future of the Conservation Alliance. By merging our donations with the donations of our peers in the outdoor community, we can do a thousand times more for our environment than we could ever hope to do on our own. We're proud to partner with so many great organizations on this historic initiative." |
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"We gave to the Legacy Fund so that the Conservation Alliance can underwrite their staff and give better support to the grantees doing direct conservation work. The success of this capital campaign will pass dues through to grantees indefinitely, as was the original conception for the organization. Investing in the Alliance protects the land that our customers depend upon, no matter what activities they pursue." |
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"Since the rise of the modern environmental and conservation movement in America in the late 1960’s it has been clear that the most effective and productive work has been accomplished by smaller, local, grass roots organizations with their highly motivated & visionary staffs, boards and memberships. Since its founding in 1989 The Conservation Alliance has proven to be an ever more important source of critical funding for these groups that are fighting for the future of our natural systems that are so integral to our humanity. Black Diamond was founded, in part, for very similar reasons. Hence, it is a true pleasure for the employee owners of Black Diamond to be able to make this $50,000 pledge to the endowment campaign of the Conservation Alliance." |
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"We have seen the outstanding results of The Conservation Alliance’s work to protect and preserve natural wildlife habitats in every corner of our country and are indebted to them for their relentless commitment. Given that Filson’s over 100-year heritage is rooted in the outdoors, we see it as one of our primary responsibilities to also serve as stewards for a healthy environment. By supporting the Legacy Fund, Filson is joining the outdoor industry’s collective efforts to ensure that the tremendous work of The Conservation Alliance continues for generations to come." |
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"At Dansko, we believe in getting our hands dirty. From being responsible global citizens to rolling up our sleeves in our own backyard, we have always been committed to leaving this world a better place for future generations. We seek out partners who share this commitment to sustainable living and are proud to support The Conservation Alliance Legacy Fund. By harnessing the power of the outdoor industry, The Conservation Alliance has long been an effective advocate in protecting the health of our valuable wilderness. The Legacy Fund will propel their efforts forward by enabling them to focus all their energy on continuing this essential work. " |
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"The Legacy Fund represents a permanent connection between the outdoor industry and conservation. The intersection of business/non-profit/wilderness is an incredibly important place, and the Alliance has our respect as the voice of conservation in our industry. The Alliance has moved with incredible grace and poise throughout its history and has earned its place as a rallying point for future generations of outdoor industry companies and employees as it protects North America's last remaining wild places for their habitat and recreation values. The Legacy Fund will also allow the Alliance to act as a strategic partner to the most competent and compelling grantee organizations, rather than simply a funder, resulting in more satisfying partnerships on behalf of our membership. The Forest Group proudly contributes to The Legacy Fund!" |
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"Over the past twenty years, the Conservation Alliance has become one of the most effective conservation groups in North America. Over the next twenty years, the legacy fund will underwrite the Conservation Alliance’s continuing efforts to dramatically increase our membership, our grant making capacity and our advocacy efforts. I can’t think of a better legacy to leave future generations of outdoor enthusiasts." |
