The 2010 General Assembly begins in less than a week. The environmental community is already working on important environmental issues at the Capitol and we need your help! It's not too late to sign up for Conservation Lobby Day on January 18, 2010.
Join environmental leaders and fellow citizens as we learn about conservation priorities and then take that message to the General Assembly. Every year General Assembly members learn important information about how to do the right thing for the environment from citizens like you.
At Lobby Day you'll learn how to talk about key environmental bills and you'll have the opportunity to hear from experienced lobbyists on how to communicate your position. Whether you discuss energy efficiency, green building, natural resource protection, or other important conservation issues your legislators need to hear from you.
Former County Resident Appointed to State Post January 6, 2010- Loudoun Times
Governor-elect Bob McDonnell has appointed former Loudoun County Republican Committee chairman Doug Domenech as Secretary of Natural Resources..
Del. John Cosgrove, R-Chesapeake, has a seat on the transportation committee in the House of Delegates. He supports the high-speed rail plan and said building infrastructure for trains that travel faster than 110 mph would make costs "astronomical" and require laying new tracks. A Draft Environmental Impact Statement that evaluates the alternatives under study is available for review and comment on the Virginians For High Speed Rail Website. The comment period is open until February 11. There are three public hearings on the proposal this month; two will be in Hampton Roads. (Public Hearing Details)
Guest Speaker:
Spirits of the Air: Birds and American Indians in the South (Jan. 28)
Piedmont Region Master Naturalist Training (Jan.-Apr.)
Chesapeake Bay Foundation Richmond Volunteer Opportunities (Jan.-Mar.)
Conservation Lobby Day (Jan. 18 Richmond, VA) MLK Day is your day to tell legislators what you expect from them this General Assembly session. Join Virginia Conservation Network, the Garden Club of Virginia, and countless volunteers as we take our conservation priorities to the Capitol on January 18, 2010.
Executive Director - Local Energy Alliance Program Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
LEAP is a community-based (Charlottesville and Albemarle County, VA) nonprofit whose mission is to help facilitate unprecedented utility (energy and water) savings by retrofitting buildings and installing renewable technologies in residential and commercial buildings. Based on an alliance and membership model, LEAP will work directly with property owners as well as stakeholders in government, business, and other nonprofits to help create a sustainable energy future for our community. (Full job description)
Community Education Coordinator - Capital Region Land Conservancy Location: Richmond, Virginia
Part-time community education coordinator to develop and manage a community outreach and education program to educate local citizens about the organization and build a membership base. Additional duties may include assisting with communications and grant writing responsibilities. (Full job description)
Development Intern - Potomac Conservancy
Since 1993, Potomac Conservancy has been protecting the health, beauty and enjoyment of the Potomac River and its tributaries. The Potomac Conservancy’s office is located in downtown Silver Spring, MD and is Metro-accessible. The Development Intern will assist Potomac Conservancy staff in prospect research, grant writing, and organizing fundraising initiatives. With an annual revenue goal of $1.4 million and a streamlined staff, the Conservancy seeks a strategically focused intern to join our team. Must have excellent communication skills and must adeptly collaborate with and coordinate multiple constituents: co-workers, volunteers, organization partners. Techno-savvy applicants preferred. Flexible schedule. Please send your resume to Darcy Levit, Director of Development at levit@potomac.org.
Creating a Grantseeking Calendar for 2010
This five-part series walks you through the process of building next year’s grantseeking calendar for your nonprofit organization. Written by GrantStation's CEO, Cynthia M. Adams, these articles focus on how to design and effectively use a grant decision matrix, simplify your grants research, and create project specific grantseeking strategies. Full of easy-to-follow "how to's" and several worksheets, these articles will make establishing a calendar for 2010 a great project for you, your staff, and your fundraising committee.
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