Student Conservation Association
Interviewee: Chris Jackson, Regional Vice President
Q: Tell me about the objectives and mission of your organization
A: SCA's mission is "to build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of the environment and communities by engaging young people in hands-on service to the land." Specifically, we deal with youth development and conservation work. Our goal is to put young people to work toward their career paths or conservation ethics in their communities.
Q: What is your role in meeting those objectives? (Describe your position)
A: I began governing three regions in December 2014. I am responsible for overseeing the Eastern Region's high level partnerships. Additionally, I ensure that various program teams' actions align with the organization's goals. I also deal in the area of (gift) advancement: individual, foundations, fundraising, and corporate.
Q:In what ways does the organization participate in corporate social responsibility?
A: Corporations come to us to seek funding assistance or host programs in their communities. Some examples of partners are: Southwest Airlines, Johnson Controls, and Aramark, etc. American Eagle Outfitters partnered with SCA to present the Alternative Spring Break, a service opportunity for students.
Q: Does the organization work with youth or outreach? If yes, in what ways and what kind of feedback do you receive?
A: We produce traditional programming that reaches 4,000 people each year and an additional 10,000 people through daily projects. The Search Institute does evaluation and accountability using pre and post surveys. John Heinz Field hosts a community program in Philadelphia.
Q: How does the organization utilize social media?
A: SCA has a social media coordinator. We use Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube, Tumblr, and Instagram, mainly to reach our youth population, but sometimes to communicate to parents. At conferences we use Twitter to live Tweet information.
Q:Are there future plans for expansion or new projects? If yes, how so.
A: We are not changing what it is that we are doing. We are expanding by increasing our diversity initiatives. SCA is working with the US Fisheries and Wildlife and the Fire Teams to develop new programs tied into our mission. We are looking to diversify the type of partnerships we have and extend into local, municipal and state areas.
Q: Where does the bulk of your funding come from?
A: Most of our money comes from service programs and federal agency partnerships.
Q: What major events, symposiums, and/or conferences does the organization host or sponsor?
A: We do not host events at the regional level, but there are always local events taking place. SCA partners with federal agencies and hosts service programming.
Q: How does the organization advertise and market these events? Which methods seem most effective?
A: We use our website, a marketing team, and press releases.
Interviewee: Chris Jackson, Regional Vice President
Q: Tell me about the objectives and mission of your organization
A: SCA's mission is "to build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of the environment and communities by engaging young people in hands-on service to the land." Specifically, we deal with youth development and conservation work. Our goal is to put young people to work toward their career paths or conservation ethics in their communities.
Q: What is your role in meeting those objectives? (Describe your position)
A: I began governing three regions in December 2014. I am responsible for overseeing the Eastern Region's high level partnerships. Additionally, I ensure that various program teams' actions align with the organization's goals. I also deal in the area of (gift) advancement: individual, foundations, fundraising, and corporate.
Q:In what ways does the organization participate in corporate social responsibility?
A: Corporations come to us to seek funding assistance or host programs in their communities. Some examples of partners are: Southwest Airlines, Johnson Controls, and Aramark, etc. American Eagle Outfitters partnered with SCA to present the Alternative Spring Break, a service opportunity for students.
Q: Does the organization work with youth or outreach? If yes, in what ways and what kind of feedback do you receive?
A: We produce traditional programming that reaches 4,000 people each year and an additional 10,000 people through daily projects. The Search Institute does evaluation and accountability using pre and post surveys. John Heinz Field hosts a community program in Philadelphia.
Q: How does the organization utilize social media?
A: SCA has a social media coordinator. We use Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube, Tumblr, and Instagram, mainly to reach our youth population, but sometimes to communicate to parents. At conferences we use Twitter to live Tweet information.
Q:Are there future plans for expansion or new projects? If yes, how so.
A: We are not changing what it is that we are doing. We are expanding by increasing our diversity initiatives. SCA is working with the US Fisheries and Wildlife and the Fire Teams to develop new programs tied into our mission. We are looking to diversify the type of partnerships we have and extend into local, municipal and state areas.
Q: Where does the bulk of your funding come from?
A: Most of our money comes from service programs and federal agency partnerships.
Q: What major events, symposiums, and/or conferences does the organization host or sponsor?
A: We do not host events at the regional level, but there are always local events taking place. SCA partners with federal agencies and hosts service programming.
Q: How does the organization advertise and market these events? Which methods seem most effective?
A: We use our website, a marketing team, and press releases.