A Land Back Success for the Amah Mutsun Within Its Historical Territory - Bay Nature
The tribe has been without a land base for more than 200 years.| Bay Nature
Where does retention fall within your priorities? EIght years ago,Tom Belford of The Agitator penned a post entitled “Donor Retention … Why Is It So Hard?” At the time I thought: Great question! Alas, things haven’t improved. It’s still hard. Why, oh why, oh why?!?! I’d like to explore this a bit, and I hope… The post Why Aren’t Nonprofits Retaining More Donors? appeared first on Clairification.| Clairification
How do young people learn and practice generosity? Meredith McNabb of the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving believes generosity can be taught to young people through example, practice, and reflection. Faith leaders can model giving, offer opportunities to practice generosity, and engage in meaningful conversations about its value. By celebrating stories of generosity and [...] The post Helping Children Practice Generosity first appeared on Lewis Center for Church Leadership. The post Helping C...| Lewis Center for Church Leadership
Margaret Marcuson encourages pastors to reflect deeply on their own motivations, habits, and beliefs around giving, including influences from upbringing and current practices. By understanding their own stance, pastors can more authentically and effectively support their congregations in developing thoughtful, faith-based approaches to giving. This article was originally published on September 28, 2011. The information [...] The post Being a Stewardship Leader Requires Clarity first appeared ...| Lewis Center for Church Leadership
The tribe has been without a land base for more than 200 years.| Bay Nature
Churches often see their circumstance through the lens of scarcity and fail to recognize assets and opportunities within their grasp. Joe Daniels and Christie Latona explain how adopting a mindset of abundance can reveal overlooked assets and open new possibilities. This article was originally published on June 29, 2019. Because many churches continue to operate [...] The post New Possibilities are All around You first appeared on Lewis Center for Church Leadership. The post New Possibilities...| Lewis Center for Church Leadership
American agriculture shares many of the MAHA movement’s goals, such as improving the health of our children, as well as ensuring we are taking great care of the health of our land. We are only as healthy as the soil our food comes from and there is a role to play for both industry and the public sector.| The Fertilizer Institute
Come and celebrate The Creative Spirit of God’s Creation:| Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew & Matthew (SsAM)
Summer is winding down, and our water quality team is wrapping up another season of stewarding our regional lakes and ponds. From collecting aquatic samples to monitoring boat launches to keeping an eye on wildlife, learn more about RLHT's water quality programs.| Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust
“Developer” and “lawyer” are NOT bad words and it saddens me to hear those words used that way. A reflection by Danny Nelson Schweers for August 24, 2025. I think of Chris White, who was both lawyer and developer. As a lawyer, he worked for Community Legal Aid Society, which offers free legal assistance to […]| Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew & Matthew (SsAM)
A network of volunteers across Canada are growing native plants to help butterflies and other species survive and thrive.| Rewilding Magazine
In the city of Saskatoon on Canada’s Prairies, gardener Karen Hunter is supporting butterflies and spreading her love of native seeds.| Rewilding Magazine
Humans aren’t the only species of animals that enjoy state parks. Park staff will occasionally find clues of what animals may live there, such as scat, a chewed branch, or a feather. But we don’t a…| New York State Parks and Historic Sites Blog
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) announced today the selection of three sets of agricultural retailers and their farmer partners as the 2025 4R Advocates. These grower-retailer partners are being […]| The Fertilizer Institute
Luke 12:13-48 is a single thought unit with several parts. Jesus begins by warning his followers against greed. He follows with a story about a rich fool, which borrows heavily from the wisdom tradition. The center of the unit contains sayings about trusting God’s provision, seeking God’s kingdom, and giving to the poor. The unit … Continue reading The Slave Masters of Luke 12| Mitchell Lewis
Emerald ash borer beetles pose a serious threat to Vermont's ash tree populations, but GMC partners are working to conserve these trees.| Green Mountain Club
How one Australian homeowner is transforming her standard-issue suburban yard into habitat for birds, insects, lizards and more.| Rewilding Magazine
A pollinator corridor can bring butterflies, bees and neighbourhoods together. Here’s how to get one started in your community.| Rewilding Magazine
Over the past three weeks, our trail crew has made incredible progress across several of our most loved properties: Cascade Stream, Forest Legacy, Bonney Point, and Hunter Cove.| Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust
What are current church giving and worship attendance trends? Joe Park unpacks key trends in worship attendance and giving from Horizons Stewardship’s Church Giving and Worship Report: Key Findings from 2024. He emphasizes digital engagement, discipleship, and strategic ministry planning, while highlighting the importance of adaptive leadership, consistent generosity messaging, and authentic relationships. Watch the Joe Park shares trends in church giving and worship, stressing digital tool...| Lewis Center for Church Leadership - Advancing the knowledge and practice of ...
Might living smarter in Muskoka mean measuring time like a lake?| Muskoka Watershed Council
Cinnamon Bear is an education forester with Manulife Forest Management in Orting, Washington. (Manulife Forest Management) By Washington Forest Protection Association Produced by ST Content Studio When Amelia Hermann recently started driving a 30,000-pound (when empty) wood chip truck at work, she was carrying on a three-generation family tradition. “A woman having this job is unusual, but not as unusual ... Read More The post Women help drive forestry industry forward appeared first on Was...| Washington Forest Protection Association
As a condo board member of a heritage building, you play a critical role in maintaining the historical integrity of the property. Here we look at what the stewardship of one of the GTA’s historic condo conversions looks like for your condo board directors. Historic Preservation Heritage conversions require the retention of notable elements that… The post The Important Condo Board Role In Heritage Building Stewardship appeared first on CPO Management.| CPO Management
SsAM’s Housing Ministry Working Group.| Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew & Matthew (SsAM)
So you're ready to start rewilding your yard. But how do you get rid of the grass? Here are three top options.| Rewilding Magazine
218 volunteers donated 2,508 service hours to restoring more than 11 acres of oak woodlands, savanna, and prairie!| Ice Age Trail Alliance
Erosion is particularly detrimental to the arid grasslands of eastern Colorado, where vegetation relies heavily on efficient delivery of the little rain it receives. Even drought-tolerant plants will decline in these extreme conditions, leaving the landscape dotted with large patches of bare soil.| Bird Conservancy of the Rockies
Sharron Blezard ponders how we can cultivate gratitude and generosity by practicing thankful living in our individual and congregational lives.| Lewis Center for Church Leadership - Advancing the knowledge and practice of ...
March marks Women’s History Month and to celebrate, we have compiled a great list of titles that can bring herstory to life. Use these inspiring books as a jumping off point to remember the achievements of women, discuss our individual opportunities to shine, and reflect on the impact women have had around the world. Snuggle […] The post 12 Books to Buy Your Children for Women’s History Month appeared first on Outdoor Families Magazine.| Outdoor Families Magazine
To make our ecosystems as resilient as possible, we need species diversity – and that includes bees. Here, conservation biologist Sheila Colla explains their main threats and what we need to do.| Rewilding Magazine
So you want to put native plants in your yard – great! But where do you find them, and how do you know they're the right ones?| Rewilding Magazine
Richard Reinhard shares how some congregations are using their property to develop affordable housing and meet other community needs, as well as local initiatives to lower the barriers to this type of development. Religious institutions face a great mismatch between small, aging congregations and large, deteriorating properties. Thousands are struggling to find new uses for| Lewis Center for Church Leadership - Advancing the knowledge and practice of ...
In the summer of 2023, Northeast Wilderness Trust's Wildlands Ecology program kicked off a year of "BioBlitz" events at its Woodbury Mountain Wilderness Preserve.| Northeast Wilderness Trust
At Northeast Wilderness Trust’s Muddy Pond Wilderness Preserve, the Plymouth Rose Gentian and other rare and endangered species are thriving. Nestled among the densely populated suburbs of Kingston, Massachusetts just a half-hour south of Boston, Muddy Pond comprises more than 300 acres of woods and wetlands.| Northeast Wilderness Trust
Amidst a global biodiversity crisis, insects need all the help they can get. Here's how to make your yard part of a more resilient ecosystem.| Rewilding Magazine
Read on to learn more about Crested Butte dog-friendly hikes and vacationing with your pup in Crested Butte, Colorado, where your pup...| Crested Butte + Gunnison
Miracle Network Dance Marathon recognized top performing Dance Marathon programs at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ Ignite: Peer-to-Peer Leadership Conference held in Kansas City, MO from July 18-21. Stewardship is the...| Miracle Network Dance Marathon
Miracle Network Dance Marathon recognized top performing Dance Marathon programs at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ Ignite: Peer-to-Peer Leadership Conference held in Kansas City, MO from July 18-21. | Miracle Network Dance Marathon
One of the most beautiful hiking areas in Colorado can be experienced by hiking to Crested Butte from Aspen via the Maroon-Bells passes...| Crested Butte + Gunnison
Is your church facing the difficult decision to sell or repurpose property? This interview with Mark Elsdon, editor of Gone for Good?, focuses on how congregations can resell or repurpose church property in ways that avoids common pitfalls and propels their missions forward. Listen to this interview, watch the interview video on YouTube, or continue reading.| Lewis Center for Church Leadership - Advancing the knowledge and practice of ...
Ken Sloane, a stewardship expert at Discipleship Ministries, outlines ten policies for institutional trust and financial integrity that reduce confusion and conflict while at the same time encourage generosity to support your mission and responsible use of congregational resources. Some people equate the word “policy” with “bureaucracy,” and that’s not hard to understand — both| Lewis Center for Church Leadership - Advancing the knowledge and practice of ...
Bolton Landing, NY – The Lake George Land Conservancy (LGLC) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded...| Lake George Land Conservancy
By growing your donor retention rate, your nonprofit can establish a sustainable donation pipeline to power your mission. Use these essential tips to start.| Fundraising Letters Blog
