Eco-Friends

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., 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.

Eriqah

Vincent

National EcoLeaders Coordinator

National Wildlife Federation

vincente@nwf.org

Identified a need and invented a project to address it., Clarified project outcomes and measures of success., Designed or tested strategies and tactics (including various technologies, vendors, or costs)., Investigated similar projects, Coordinated a “request for proposal” (RFP) or similar process., 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., Identified potential risks and strategies to address them.

Recruited one or more other individuals for the core project team., Recruited volunteers to help with the project (beyond the core project team)., Met with campus faculty or staff and received support for the project., Met with the campus president or chancellor and secured support for the project., Organized or facilitated one or more project committees, or served as liaison for multiple committees., Recruited representatives from one or more departments or organizations as advisors, board members, or in other leadership capacities.,

Developed a budget for the project (expenses regarding materials, promotions, etc.), Raised funds for the project., Organized a student green fee initiative or applied for use of the fees to fund the project., Applied for a grant or scholarship for the project., Managed donations that came in for the project.

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. , Kept a team up-to-date regularly over the course of the project., Documented and maintained a calendar for the project or managed scheduling for key meetings., Created a back-up plan in case the project faced challenges., Worked with the team to prioritize ideas for the project., Lead effective meetings with a pre-stated agenda and notes after., Developed committee chairs or other structures that distribute the workload.

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., Encouraged at least one team member to try something new.

Helped arrange for faculty or staff release time or related incentives to allow professional development, course revisions, or other work to advance the project., Integrated questions about participation and support of the proje, Prepared a checklist of items to bring to an event.

Organized or attended a rally to support the project., Met with the campus or student body president about policy development and/or revisions in support of the project., Wrote or passed a campus policy in support of the project., Developed an advocacy campaign in support of the project (email blasts, postering, educational gatherings, etc.), Prepared an online action alert for others related to the project.

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., Lead a shopping trip to gather items for an event.

Learned a new technology to help with the project., Maintained hardware for the project., Gathered scientific data on a regular basis for the project.

Prepared a document (e.g. press release, flyer, etc.) that explained the project vision and accomplishments., Hosted a coffee break or in-person gathering to share the project with others., 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., Reached out to diverse groups on campus or in the community that had not been previously engaged in 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., Took photos or videos before, during and after project, securing any necessary releases for use., Developed a summary report on goals, findings or impacts., Engaged media students, faculty or staff to assist with photography, videography or writing articles about the project’s impacts., Developed a project report including goals, progress, challenges, lessons learned or next steps.

Hosted a party with the leaders involved to acknowledge and appreciate effort, success and/or lessons learned., Arranged for incentives such as scholarships, monetary prizes, promotions, or other., Helped integrate new elements into performance goal setting or review processes with students, staff or others that are tied to raises or promotions.

Reviewed and revised plans, goals, or policies., Helped develop a plan to broaden and sustain engagement.

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., Secured professional support for meeting design and facilitation., Designed ways to share, distribute or decentralize responsibility to lighten the load for myself and others.

I created a lasting organization that motivates others to care for the environment. I created roles and specializations within this organization that allowed others to not only share the burden but gain experience in certain roles. I gained experience in starting an organization from ground up and learned the necessities to good leadership.