Financials

We’re supported by organizations, companies, and generous individuals. Here’s a snapshot of how we put that money to good use.

Programs

Leveling up our team

  • Nonprofit success is determined by the quality of the people involved, and we retain these great people by paying them for their time and skills

  • Partnerships with other companies and organizations allow us to do the work that needs to be done while without repeating work others are doing

Spreading the good word

  • Sharing our story helps people understand why our work matters and invites people to join and contribute with their skills and experience

  • Sharing our campers’ stories helps them succeed in the community-focused climate projects they developed during Footprints camps

  • We communicate our impact and elevate our participants’ projects via social media, our newsletter, presentations, photography, filmmaking, and more

Events

  • Our main product are the camps that empower individuals to be collective agents of climate action. These are immersive experiences that foster personal and community growth with tangible outcomes benefiting the world at large

  • The many professionals who join us are educators, activists, experts, and role models. Compensating them fairly ensures the unparalleled quality of our work and personnel

Tools & platforms

  • Communication goes far beyond the personal experiences we develop at camp, and these online tools allow us to share our knowledge and resources with anyone who wants to take climate action, no matter where they are

Operations

Fundraising

  • Fundraising is a critical aspect of all nonprofit management. We raise funds to support our mission of climate education and action in ways that promote that mission, such as:

  • Selling merchandise to raise funds

  • Making a presence at trail running events by hosting a table and interacting with people about our work

  • Hosting fundraising events that tell our story and those of our campers and provide direct resources and inspiration

  • Creating digital and print content that connects people with the spaces and communities they love most

  • We also apply for grants and develop partnerships with brands that share our values

Administration nuts & bolts

  • Accounting

  • Bookkeeping

  • Compensating the team that keeps the gears turning

  • Legal stuff for nonprofit management

  • Tax forms and filing