Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway Inc
To promote, protect and preserve the Blue Ridge Region
Mission
Friends of the Blue Ridge exists to help preserve, promote and enhance the outstanding natural beauty, ecological vitality, and cultural distinctiveness of the Blue Ridge region in Blue Ridge Parkway communities for future generations.
Ruling year
1989
Executive Director
Julie Whalen
Main address
PO BOX 20986
ROANOKE, VA 24018 USA
EIN
58-1854404
NTEE code
Environmental Beautification (C50)
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway addresses the need for volunteers and philanthropic funds for special projects throughout the Blue Ridge Region, specifically, areas along the Blue Ridge Parkway. We partner like organizations, communities, and civic clubs to fund programs and supply the volunteers needed to maintain and preserve the region.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway
Through volunteerism, giving and partnerships, FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway connects people with the Blue Ridge region, helping to protect and promote a place we love.
Where we work
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of volunteers
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Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of grants received
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Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of Facebook followers
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Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Total number of volunteer hours contributed to the organization
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Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of overall donors
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Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
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?
Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway main goal is to support the Blue Ridge Region, along the Blue Ridge Parkway in an effort to maintain, preserve and protect the region. Our organization also wants to preserve the Blue Ridge Region for future generations so they are able to enjoy the vistas, history, and culture from this region.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway works toward the goal of preserving and enhancing the Blue Ridge Region along the Blue Ridge Parkway by working with our network of volunteer chapters throughout Virginia and North Carolina. Each chapter takes on a unique role for the area they represent in the region. Many of the chapters participate in Youth Outdoor activities to make sure the region is cared for by future generations.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Friends volunteer's are the backbone of this organization. Without their passion and dedication to the Blue Ridge Region, our organization would not exist. By organizing their strengths and talents into chapters of dedicate volunteers, Friends is able to meet the needs posed by each area in Virginia and North Carolina.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway Inc
Board of directorsas of 01/12/2023
Wendi Schultz
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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 ? Yes -
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? Not applicable
Organizational demographics
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