Audubon Nature Institute Foundation
Celebrating the Wonders of Nature
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
The problems that the Foundation addresses through its support of Audubon Nature Institute are: the threat of extinction facing species of wildlife in Louisiana and across the globe, the need for deeper public engagement in wildlife and environment conservation, and the need for more robust informal science and nature-based educational opportunities in the Greater New Orleans Area.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Audubon Nature Institute Foundation
Management of the Audubon Nature Institute endowment to support Audubon's facilities.
Where we work
External reviews
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?
The Audubon Nature Institute Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit support organization whose mission is to manage and increase the endowment that supports the facilities, programs and other activities managed by Audubon Nature Institute. Audubon Nature Institute is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that operates a family of ten museums and parks dedicated to nature. We serve our visitors, our community and our world as an educational resource, an environmental guardian, a leader in economic development and a venue for family entertainment.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Audubon Nature Institute Foundation manages its endowed funds in accordance with and in compliance with the "Prudent Man Standard" in order to grow capital, preserve purchasing power, and preserve capital. The Foundation increases its endowed funds by asking donors to contribute gifts and bequests to the endowment in order to provide long-term support of Audubon Nature Institute facilities, programs, and other activities.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Audubon Nature Institute Foundation is order to achieve its goals through prudent policies and the expertise of staff and volunteers. Crescent Capital Consulting, a professional investment management consulting firm, reviews and recommends fund managers and provide monthly reports and analysis. The Foundation's board of directors receive monthly updates on the endowment status and actively engage with the fund manager to ensure that the best management and investment strategy is being employed. A professional development staff is trained to work with donors to make gifts and bequests to the endowment. And, a formal investment policy is in place and is reviewed regularly by staff, consultants, and the Board. The policy outlines the responsibilities of the investment committee, investment managers, the investment management consultant, investment goals and guidelines, asset allocation, spending policy, investment performance review, and evaluation and fund management.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
To date, the Foundation's primary accomplishments is establishing and securing gifts toward endowed funds to support Audubon Nature Institute's work, including:
- Daily operations at Freeport McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center and breeding program for endangered crane species based at that facility
- Louisiana-themed educational programs based at Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
- Arborist and tree planting and care in Audubon Park
- Development and care of Woldenberg Riverfront Park
The next phase to grow the Foundation's endowment that is currently underway is to revamp Audubon's planned giving program to encourage supporters to direct all bequests and other planned gifts to the Foundation in order to provide support for Audubon's facilities and programs into the future.
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Audubon Nature Institute Foundation
Board of directorsas of 09/01/2022
Donald T. Bollinger
Charles C. Teamer, Sr.
Linda G. Baum
Willard Dumas
Leslie Gottsegen
Joseph A. Jaeger, Jr.
Peter Moss
Angus Cooper
Chris Bardell
Board leadership practices
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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? 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? No
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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