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FRIENDS OF THE GREAT PLAINS NATURE CENTER INC

Inspiring stewardship of the natural world through exceptional educational experiences to benefit future generations

aka FGPNC   |   Wichita, KS   |  www.gpnc.org/friends

Mission

Our mission is to bring individuals and community-minded organizations together to empower our shared vision of inspiring stewardship of the natural world through exceptional educational experiences for the benefit of future generations at the Great Plains Nature Center.

Ruling year info

1999

Director of Development

Ellen Johnson Mosley

Main address

6232 E 29th St N

Wichita, KS 67220 USA

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EIN

48-1207926

NTEE code info

Natural Resource Conservation and Protection (C30)

Wildlife Preservation/Protection (D30)

Natural History, Natural Science Museums (A56)

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Programs and results

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Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Linking Students to Nature: Educational Programs

This program provides dynamic outdoor experiences for students and enhances their ecological knowledge, scientific reasoning skills, and appreciation for native wildlife. The wildlife habitat at the Great Plains Nature Center provides an accessible space to enjoy hands-on environmental science education in an urban area. We offer field trips, outreach, early childhood programs, scouting, and family events.
--In 2022 we served 6,320 “at-risk” youth.
--In 2019, before the pandemic hit, we served nearly 50,000 students with nature education programs with live animal ambassadors both onsite at the Great Plains Nature Center and in area schools.
--In 2022 our reach grew to 58,123 students who received a free nature education program at no cost to them or their schools.

Thank you for supporting us and helping us provide free nature education programming at the Great Plains Nature Center in Wichita, KS!

Population(s) Served
Children
Adolescents
LGBTQ people
At-risk youth

Where we work

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Our Sustainable Development Goals

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We demonstrated a willingness to learn more by reviewing resources about feedback practice.
done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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FRIENDS OF THE GREAT PLAINS NATURE CENTER INC

Board of directors
as of 01/20/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Tonya Bronleewe

Environmental Finance Center at Wichita State University

Term: 2021 - 2023

Victoria Burnett

U S Fish and Wildlife/ National Wildlife Refuge

Emily Davis

Kansas Dept of Wildlife and Parks

Tonya Bronleewe

Wichita State University/Dir. Environmental Finance Ctr

Amanda Alessi

City of Wichita KS

Tanica Brandt

Agvantis

Amy Fellows Cline

Judge

Cori Kohlmeier

Advantage Marketing ICT

Caroline Gadbury

Thrive Together, LLC

Marylee Ramsey

USD 259

Brad Rice

Coodrod & Associates

John Van Walleghen

Retired Boeing

Andy Adams

Koch Industries

Kathy Frieze

Retired Teacher

Sarah Shaffer

Wichita State University/Mgr Public Policy and Mgmt Ctr

Laura Fent

Hinkle Law Firm

Heather Haines

IMA Wealth

Mary Liz Jameson

Wichita State University/Biological Sciences Prof.

Dan Thompson

Retired Veterinarian

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Not applicable
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 11/30/2022
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender (cisgender)
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

 

Sexual orientation

Disability

Equity strategies

Last updated: 08/26/2022

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Data
  • We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
  • We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
Policies and processes
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
  • We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
  • We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
  • We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team.
  • We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.