Founding a Conservation NGO

[Treeshark]

Has anyone done this? Or worked at a high level within one? I am distilling an idea currently, curious to hear from those with experience.

What was the path that led up to starting? Was it as successful as you had hoped? What are some of the unexpected challenges you faced?

 

[Oak]

Have you been under a rock?

National Pronghorn Organization

With pronghorn on the decline in many western states I have searched for a national conservation organization that is specific for pronghorn. This is all I come up with: https://pronghornfoundation.homestead.com/ The organization seems to be defunct like their website. Does anyone have an...

www.hunttalk.com

 

[Treeshark]

Have you been under a rock?

I did see that thread. Didn’t want to hijack from that group for my questions.

 

[Forkyfinder]

Curious what you want to start? Or what your plans are?

If you want to start a lobbyist org - fronting as a conservation non profit for a specified special interest, you might get a different answer than say a legitimate species based advocacy group.

 

[Treeshark]

Curious what you want to start? Or what your plans are?

Like I said, not quite ready for prime-time yet. It will be legitimate, but it will not be species-based.

However, based on your second question I do wonder if a PAC would be a better route vs NGO if it’s not species-based.

 

[Forkyfinder]

However, based on your second question I do wonder if a PAC would be a better route vs NGO if it’s not species-based.

No. A PAC cant be a not for profit.

With a non profit - you can avoid taxes - and still get the green light to do some lobbying. You cant endorse specific canidates either.

Certainly - made up orgs exist to solely to do that (influence policy), but all theyd need is reported to the IRS for something drastic to change.