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Category - Webinars by CORFA/NWRA

Recorded webinars and presentation materials offered by CORFA.

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2025 Chat with the Chief: Refuge System Fuding, Workforce, Budget, & Priorities
Webinar Description Friends heard from Cynthia Martinez, Chief of the National Wildlife Refuge System, on: • Funding & Workforce Changes• FY 2025 Budget & Priorities•…
150 Years of Conservation Highlights from USFWS Archives & DC Booth
Webinar Description Friends and USFWS staff took a fascinating journey through 150 years of fish and wildlife conservation history, we explored rare artifacts and archival…
Nature Stores: Getting Started & Operating a Successful Store
Webinar Description A panel of accomplished Nature Store managers covered the basics on how to start a Nature Store at your Refuge or Hatchery, provide…
USFWS Friends Mentoring Program
Webinar on USFWS Friends mentoring program presented on August 17, 2022. Slides for Cheryl Hart, Linda Schnee, and Debbie Parisi.
Welcome to the National Fish Hatchery System
webinar on the national fish hatchery system presented on 5.23.24
The Subtle Differences Between Friends & Volunteers: Juggling the Hats We Wear
Webinar on subtle differences between Friends 7 Volunteers presented on 11/15/23
Friends in Support of Environmental Education: Magnifying Efforts for a New Generation
Webinar Description Explored how Friends can engage with environmental education! From transportation grants to school partnerships to educational loan boxes, Friends are a driving force…
Overview of Updated Friends Policy
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s updated Friends Policy was finalized on July 12, 2021. This summer the Service has presented two webinars that provided overviews…
Figuring Out Who’s Who at USFWS, NWRA, and CORFA
Webinar on who's who at USFWS, NWRA, and CORFA that can assist Friends organizations.
Realty 101: What Is The Role Of Friends In Land Acquisition?
Recordings and resources from the webinar on Realty 101 presented in June, 2022.
Engaging Local Communities-Urban Program
webnar about FWS urban program
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webinars focused on communication and outreach
Making Your Voice Heard: How to Write an Impactful Letter to the Editor or Op-Ed
Webinar Description The opinion section of your local newspaper is one of the most influential spaces in your community. In these precarious times for refuges…
Developing Relationshps & Connecting Refuges & Friends with Native Nations
Webinar Description Friends organizations and refuges are eager to build meaningful relationships with local Native Nations and other Indigenous groups. This webinar will offer practical…
Creating Community Connections: Developing Effective Partnerships
Recording and resources from the webinar on creating community connections presented in July 2023.
Expanding your Reach: Leveraging Social Media to Connect with New Audiences
Webinar on 2/21/24 for refuge and hatchery Friends group on Expanding your Reach: Leveraging Social Media to Connect with New Audiences
Engaging Your Audience with Stories
Recordings and resources from the webinar on engaging your audience with stories January 2023.
Using Social Media to Build Awareness & Support
Recording and resources from the webinar on social media presented in May, 2023.
Webinars sponsored by CORFA/NWRA with the federal budget theme.
2025 Chat with the Chief: Refuge System Fuding, Workforce, Budget, & Priorities
Webinar Description Friends heard from Cynthia Martinez, Chief of the National Wildlife Refuge System, on: • Funding & Workforce Changes• FY 2025 Budget & Priorities•…
Understanding the Federal Budget Process: What Friends Want to Know
Recordings and resources from the Zoom call with USFWS Chief, Division or Realty, Budget, Performance, and Workforce on the Federal budget process
Webinars sponsored by CORFA/NWRA with a fundraising-related theme.
Fundraising Outside the Donations Box
Webinar Description We know that fundraising for unrestricted funds is always on every Friends to-do list so this webinar introduces you to some fundraising ideas…
Hosting Events as Fundraiser: What Does It Take?
Webinar Description Does your Friends Organization want to host a fundraising event, but you are not sure where to get started? In this webinar, we…
Boost Your Year-End Fundraising
Webinar Description Did you know that one-third of annual giving occurs in December? And 12% happens the last three days of the year? It’s almost…
Donor-Centered Fundraising
Here are the links to Donor-Centered Fundraising: Challenging your mindset about the F word that was held on October 6, 2021. We would like to…
Webinars sponsored by CORFA/NWRA with a organizational management theme.
Of Dollars & Cents: A Beginner's Guide for Friends Board Members to Reading Financial Reports
Webinar Description As board members, you play a vital role in upholding the organization’s mission and ensuring responsible management of its financial and other essential…
Elements of Governance for Friends Organizations
webinar for Friends on Internal Controls presented on 7.10.24
Succession Planning: Leading by Sharing Power
Webinar Description Friends groups have a long-term mission to support their local wildlife refuge or hatchery. Are you preparing your organization for the long haul?…
Internships: Insights to Providing Meaningful Refuge and Friends Group Support
Webinar on Internships: Insights to Providing Meaningful Refuge & Friends Group Support on 1/17/2024.
Building a Board That Works
Webinar Description To be effective, nonprofits must recruit and retain board members who support their ideals, represent the diversity of the community, and bring a…
Breaking Barriers, Building Bonds: A DEI Journey in Refuges and Hatcheries
Recording of presentation on 8/16/23
Insurance Basics for Refuge & Hatchery Friends
March 15, 2023 webinar on General Liability, Directors & Officers Liability, and Volunteer Accident coverage.
Does Your Friends Group Have The Right Insurance Coverage?
Webinar Description Do you and your Board wonder about what kinds of insurance you need and how to assess your risks? Want to know what…
Of Dollars and Sense
Recording and materials from the webinar "Of Dollars and Sense" presented 12/2/2020.
Internal Controls
Recording and materials from the webinar "Internal Controls" presented 2/11/2021.
GuideStar Seal of Approval
Recording and materials presented in April 2021 about the GuideStar Seal of Approval.
Webinars sponsored by CORFA/NWRA with a technology-related theme.
Rising to the Challenge: Introducing CORFA's New Tool to Help Friends Lead
Webinar Description The National Wildlife Refuge System needs us now more than ever. CORFA believes that a strong Refuge System starts with strong Friends. This…
Making Your Website More Accessible and Inclusive
Recordings and resources from the webinar on making website more accessible for people with disabilities presented in January, 2022.
Start Improving Your Cybersecurity
Recordings and resources from the webinar on cyber security presented in December, 2021.