Mission
The Red Wolf Coalition advocates for the long-term survival of red wolf populations by teaching about red wolves and by fostering public involvement in red wolf conservation.
Ruling year
1998
Executive Director
Kim Wheeler
Main address
P.O. Box 96
Columbia, NC 27925 USA
EIN
56-2047428
NTEE code
Wildlife Preservation/Protection (D30)
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Red Wolf Education Programs
70 education programs were presented at the Red Wolf Education facility in Columbia, NC. The participants included school groups, photography clubs, civic organizations and tourists. 738 visitors were welcomed at the Red Wolf Education & Health Care Facility.
RWC Mini-Grants
RWC Mini-Grants are awarded to SSP (Species Survival Plan) Programs for various projects. Any SSP facility can apply for a mini-grant on an open-submission calendar.
Red Wolf Coalition Outreach
Red Wolf Coalition staff present education seminars at various national and regional meetings upon request.
The RWC Facebook page is updated daily. The page (1) teaches followers about red wolves (2) posts news articles, usually with an introductory commentary (3) recommends resources, books and scientific papers (4) informs followers about ways in which they can participate in advocacy and activism on behalf of the red wolf. We have almost 33,000 page likes. Our response rate to comments is usually 100 percent.
The Red Wolf Coalition maintains an active Google Plus Community (called Southeast Red Wolves) which is updated daily and currently has about 300 members.
The "Southeast: Red Wolves" Pinterest account is also updated daily and is followed by over 550 pinners.
Red Wolf Coalition DIscovery Boxes
A Red Wolf Discovery Box opens the doors to learning about how red wolves live in the wild. The Discovery Box is full of useful items, including artifacts, books, a video, a howling CD, and Far Traveler (the red wolf curriculum for kids of all ages). Students can experience first-hand the warm, protective pelt of a wild canid, skulls that show the powerful jaws and teeth, a radiotracking collar (including information about how the various tracking collars, including VHF and GPS, work) and footprint casts. Books serve as resource materials and challenge students to learn more about red wolves and their role in complex ecosystems.
Red Wolf Coalition School Outreach
The Red Wolf Coalition is available for Skype sessions with classrooms that are not able to come to the local facility. This allows students the opportunity to have a presentation in their classroom, and participate in a question-and-answer session with a red wolf educator.
Red Wolf Coalition Advocacy for Red Wolves
The Red Wolf Coalition advocates for red wolves by working to ensure that federal and state agencies follow the rules and implement the protections afforded the red wolf under the Endangered Species Act.
Red Wolf Coalition Resource Library
The Red Wolf Coalition provides an extensive online research library to all people interested in red wolves. Currently, the library includes scientific papers focused on the taxonomy of red wolves. The library is expanding and will grow to include publications about hybridization, inbreeding and disease, red wolf management and conservation, space use, diet, morphology, and population; reports from various government agencies will be included as well.
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of education programs held annually
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults, Children and youth
Related Program
Red Wolf Education Programs
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Includes schools, civic groups & Skype sessions. Covid has brought challenges for in-person learning, but we have met the challenge by offering more on-line programs.
Number of local level legislators and agency officers interacted with.
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults
Related Program
Red Wolf Coalition Advocacy for Red Wolves
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of organizational partners
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
RWC Mini-Grants
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Organizational partners include SSP (Species Survival Plan) facilities and local, regional, and national non-profit organizations with related missions.
Number of social media followers
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Red Wolf Coalition Outreach
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Social Media, for this metric, includes Facebook, Google Plus, Pinterest, and Twitter followers.
Number of unique financial donors.
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Donors support the RWC through direct mail campaigns and through CrowdRise campaigns.
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
• To strengthen the impact and broaden the scope of educational products and programs to benefit both humans and red wolves
• To advocate for long-term sustainability of red wolf populations
• To expand RWC audiences and engage diverse stakeholders in red wolf issues
• To enhance the long-term financial security of the Red Wolf Coalition
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
-Increase use of social media to disseminate information, red wolf resources, and create networks of supporters
-Partnering with like-minded organizations to amplify our efforts for red wolf advocacy
-Pursuing non-profit best practices by being an active member of the NC Center for Nonprofits
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Our Executive Director and our working Board have diverse skills and resources to apply to the goals of the organization. Specifically, our Executive Director leads all our education programs, manages advocacy at local, state and national levels, and ensures compliance and best practices for the administration of the non-profit. The Board members assist the Executive Director in managing public outreach (especially with social media resources), website administration, and fundraising.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
There is currently a small, but vital, wild red wolf population in NC. The future of this population is currently in potential jeopardy due to management issues and potential changes in policy. We are currently working (along with other partners) to ensure that the wild population is allowed to continue to live free and increase in numbers. This is still very much a work in progress, and efforts to ensure the long-term survival of the wild population may not have immediate quantifiable results. The mission of the RWC is not deterred by the current difficulties, and will continue to be achievable in the future even if the current situation seems grave for the wild wolves. We have been successful in bringing the situation to the attention of national leaders and statewide stakeholders so that a full discussion can proceed.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Suggestion box/email,
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To inform the development of new programs/projects,
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What significant change resulted from feedback?
We have made it a practice to actively share events, webinars, scientific information from other conservation groups and researchers. This information is added to our research library that is found under resources in our website.
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With whom is the organization sharing feedback?
The people we serve,
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
The people we serve tell us they find data collection burdensome,
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RED WOLF COALITION INC
Board of directorsas of 01/27/2022
Cornelia Hutt
Kim Wheeler
Cornelia Hutt
Judy Tisdale
Sherry Samuels
Mark MacAllister
Karyn Traphagen
Christopher Crowe
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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? Yes -
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
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- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
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