Programs and results
What we aim to solve
The general public is not aware of how important mining is in our normal lives.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Mine Tours
Participants are given a guided tour of a replica mine to educate on the mining industry.
Where we work
External reviews

Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of free participants on field trips
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Related Program
Mine Tours
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Attendance was affected by State Governor mandated closures and capacity reductions.
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?
We are educating the public as to the importance of the mining industry.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Through dynamic educational tours of a simulated mine and other exhibits
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
We are currently reorganizing to improve capacity and effectiveness.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
We have the premier facility for elementary age children to attend as a destination field trip in the State of Nevada. We are improving our exhibits and expanding our programs to provide a more diverse and modern educational experience.
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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Who are the people you serve with your mission?
The general public
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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
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We act on the feedback we receive
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Connect with nonprofit leaders
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MCCAW SCHOOL OF MINES FOUNDATION
Board of directorsas of 01/26/2023
Garrett Wake
Nevada Division of Minerals
Term: 2021 - 2023
Jeffrey Sarmiento
TSK Architects
Term: 2021 - 2023
Janet Dobry
Retired
Cindy Creighton
Nevada Taxpayers Assn
Jennifer Furman-Born
Clark County School District
Andrea Compton
Clark County School District
Lauren Davis
Henderson Chamber of Commerce
Samantha Faga
Kinross
Brian Kendall
City of Henderson
Scott Petsel
Metallic Metals
Alex Walden
Nevada Mining Assn
Craig Rosen
Desert Research Institute
Joshua Bonde
NV Science Center
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 ? 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? Yes
Organizational demographics
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
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Gender identity
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Sexual orientation
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Disability
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Equity strategies
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- We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
- We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.