Niagara Peninsula Conservation Foundation Presentation Overview

Purpose of the presentation is to overview the history of Niagara Peninsula Conservation Foundation, outline plans for 2020-2022, and propose an enhanced partnership with NPCA. The foundation was founded in 1969 at the request of NPCA, operates with a board of directors including two NPCA appointees, and has a strategic vision to support conservation efforts in the Niagara Peninsula watershed by raising funds for environmental endeavors. Current staff support comes from NPCA departments.

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1. Presentation to NPCA Board of Directors September 17, 2020

2. Purpose of our Presentation to NPCA Like NPCA, the Foundation has faced some challenging times We re moved forward and succeeded Today s presentation: - overview the history of NPCF - outline our plans for 2020 2022 - propose an enhanced partnership with NPCA

3. Niagara Peninsula Conservation Foundation Overview Founded May 5,1969 at request of NPCA Created under The Corporations Act Letters Patent (Articles of Incorporation) Registered Charity CRA Filing Requirements Working/Volunteer Board of Directors

4. Foundation Board of Directors Current Board of 5 Directors Two NPCA Appointees three external Directors By-Laws - maximum of 12 Directors 3 year terms renewable to 9 years maximum undergoing board assessment and recruitment

5. Foundation Board of Directors Regional Councillor Tom Insinna Chair Regional Councillor Rob Foster Vice Chair NPCA appointee Gayle Wood Managing Director/Secretary- Treasurer Mickey DiFruscio Board Member Chandra Sharma Board Member - NPCA CAO NPCA appointee

6. Foundation Staff Support 1970 s 2014 NPCA funded Foundation staff salaries 2015 to March, 2019 NPCF funded Executive Director Re-hired part time Executive Coordinator - August 2020 Current NPCA staff support from: NPCA Corporate Services finance and audit NPCA Administrative support agenda NPCA Communications/Public Engagement communications and website NPCA Operations/Strategic Initiates education/land projects

7. Foundation Strategic Plan Vision and Mission Vision: A leader in providing resources to support conservation work through the Niagara Peninsula watershed. Mission: To raise funds toward environmental endeavors that include increasing green space, improving water quality, habitat restoration and environmental research and education.

8. Transparent Accessible Professional Accountable Delivered through an organization operating with honesty, integrity, respect. Foundation Values

9. The Foundation raises funds for projects and programs which are difficult to fully fund from other sources. Value Added The Foundation leverages funds from many partners to support the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority

10. Past Fundraising Events Rt. Hon. John Turner Water & Environmental Leadership Award Gala Annual Authentic Wild Game Dinner Comfort Maple Pen Fundraiser Niagara Regional Chair Outdoor Education Fund Nevada Ticket Sales

11. Past Programs Supported Enhanced educational programming Scholarships Funding for land securement Camp subsidies Research eg. Annual Deer Survey Equipment for Adventure Camp Ball s Falls Grist Millstones historical uniforms for education/public tours

12. Past Partners and Sponsors Hamilton Airport Alectra Walker Industries Bordex Niagara this Week RBC OPG Hornblower Cruises Enbridge Mike Knapp Ford Giant FM 91.7 Silverdale Gun Club MNRF Niagara Helicopters

13. Historical Revenues Events NPCF - Special Events Revenue - 1989 to 2018 250,000 200,000 150,000 100,000 50,000 - 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

14. Historical Revenues Donations NPCF Donations - 1969 to 2018 250,000 200,000 150,000 100,000 50,000 - 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

15. Historical Funding Project Support NPCF - NPCA Project Support - 1996 to 2018 400,000 350,000 300,000 250,000 200,000 150,000 100,000 50,000 - 1 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

16. Nevada Funds $88,843 Foundation Financials Endowment Funds $93,776 Unrestricted Funds $39,492 Q2 2020 TOTAL $222,111

17. Goals for 2020: 1. Strengthen governance 2. Environmental charity of choice Foundation Strategic Plan Goals - 2020 - 2022 3. Build strong partnerships 4. Endowment/scholarships 5. Fund land/education projects 6. Develop Fundraising Strategy

18. Focus for 2020 Update By-Law, Policies, 2019 Audit, Annual Report Recruit new Board Members 2 Events Areas of funding support- - Education - Stewardship Conservation areas projects Presentation to NPCA

19. Thank You The Foundations requests that: The NPCF and NPCA consider a Memorandum of Understanding to address roles and areas of focus for funding; NPCA Board Members donate to our Directors Donation Challenge