Johns Creek Community Wildlife Habitat Project

5. Secured one or more endorsers for my EcoLeader Recognition application who are willing to support my career and civic endeavors and to serve as references as I apply for career or continuing education opportunities., 1. Developed an EcoLeader profile, including my personal EcoMission., 2. Contributed to a project in one or more of the following ways: created or added to the EcoLeader project profile, project updates pages, and/or the application for certified project status. Project name and URL are listed below. (All projects must be hosted on EcoLeaders site to be eligible for certification), 3. Informed myself of leadership models and principals in one or more of the following ways: Read articles on leadership, participated in an NWF EcoLeaders webinar series, and/or participated in equivalent program offered by other organizations., 4. Encouraged the wider EcoLeaders community by contributing an idea, question, comment, article, video or photo in the community related to my or others’ projects, or to relevant leadership topics.

Jerry

Hightower

National Park Ranger/NWF Habitat Steward Host

National Parks Service

jerry_hightower@nps.gov

Identified potential risks and strategies to address them., Identified a need and invented a project to address it., Clarified project outcomes and measures of success., Developed short and long-term goals and specific activities to achieve them., Investigated similar projects, Facilitated a team of people to define a vision for the project (or coordinated a planning charrette)., Surveyed people to help define project vision, needs, priorities and/or strategies., Secured placement of the project within the campus or community strategic or master planning documents or processes.

, Recruited one or more other individuals for the core project team., Recruited volunteers to help with the project (beyond the core project team)., Recruited representatives from one or more departments or organizations as advisors, board members, or in other leadership capacities.

Organized a campus residence, departmental, or community door - to - door fundraising for the project., Developed a budget for the project (expenses regarding materials, promotions, etc.), Raised funds for the project., Applied for a grant or scholarship for the project., Organized a fundraising campaign such as online crowd-sourcing or plant sale., Managed donations that came in for the project.

Created a back-up plan in case the project faced challenges., Developed a project management plan with timeline and assigned tasks to team members. , Secured use of building space, land, goods or services., Organized materials, goods or services needed for volunteer service. , Worked with the team to prioritize ideas for the project., Lead effective meetings with a pre-stated agenda and notes after.

Encouraged at least one team member to try something new., Educated myself through reading, participating in a leadership or skills training and/or earning a related credential., Coordinated leadership or skills training for other students., Incorporated an educational program, flyer, or video into campus orientation for new students, faculty or staff.

Coordinated grants, fellowships or scholarships for students, faculty or staff project and professional development., Facilitated a situation that required conflict management skills., Offered or attended a diversity training or spoke up to encourage a diversity of views and perspectives., Prepared a checklist of items to bring to an event.

Organized or attended a rally to support the project.

Lead a shopping trip to gather items for an event., Hosted in-person gatherings in support of the project to foster relationships among project participants and other interested individuals., Attended events to meet new people who could help with the project or to build reciprocal support around similar aims or researched events for our team to attend to advance the project., Prepared promotional print or web materials., Organized a table about the project at an event., Helped organize or set up a networking event., Prepared a checklist of items to bring to an event.

Set up or maintained technology or software such as a network, web cam or real-time monitoring of energy or water use for the project., Learned a new technology to help with the project., Maintained hardware for the project.

Started and maintained a social media account for the project., Prepared a document (e.g. press release, flyer, etc.) that explained the project vision and accomplishments., Created posters, banners, illustrations or other visuals for the project., Developed a marketing/communications campaign for the project (including social media, email, postering, coffee breaks, etc.), Wrote and placed an article on the project in an on-line or print publication (on campus or beyond).

Took photos or videos at project events, and secured releases for their use., Started and maintained a website or blog for the project.

Designed or conducted a formative, summative, goals-based or goals-free evaluation of the project., Engaged faculty or students in statistics or related disciplines to help design and implement evaluation.

Applied for an award or other recognition for the project awarded by a third-party that is not employed by the campus (e.g., this can include the NWF application for EcoLeader project recognition or other local or international awards)., Awarded certificates, trophies, web banners or other form of recognition. , Arranged for incentives such as scholarships, monetary prizes, promotions, or other.

Helped develop a plan to broaden and sustain engagement.

Contributed to the cultivation of meaningful and friendly relationships with one or more team members, e.g., organizing meals together, hikes, birdwatching, or similar opportunities., Cultivated a mentor or sought advice from others to help manage my personal and professional growth., Participated in a professional association or other support group of individuals who have similar goals, opportunities and challenges., Arranged for team support and renewal, such as coaching, relaxation sessions, outdoor time., Secured professional support for meeting design and facilitation., Engaged the support of professionals with team building, leadership, communications or structure. , Designed ways to share, distribute or decentralize responsibility to lighten the load for myself and others.