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. Sought a basic understanding of sustainability and biodiversity by reading one of the following resources (listed below and linked in the resource box on the right) and providing your top three reflections in the box below.

The Earth Charter 1. I would be interested in gaining a better understanding of how the Earth Charter Initiative involved tribes and indigenous communities. As a citizen of a “developed” nation that speaks the prestige language and has benefited from white privilege, I believe it is essential to not only create space for, but also recognize the inherent value that marginalized, underrepresented, indigenous, and minority voices carry. 2. Given the xenophobic turn discourse has taken in this country, I would like to learn more about the opportunities available to move the Earth Charter forward on a local, state, and regional level. Perhaps universities and community colleges could serve as the starting point, especially in areas of the country where economic vitality is perceived to be inextricably linked to fossil fuel extraction. 3. I enjoyed reading about the idea of “common destiny.” It seems that our society has fractured and the focus has shifted from unity to individualism.

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).

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 organizational superiors or staff and received support for the project., 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.), Managed donations that came in for the project.

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., 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.

Educated myself through reading, participating in a leadership or skills training and/or earning a related credential.

Prepared a checklist of items to bring to an event.

Wrote a letter to or met with political representatives related to the project., Attended events to meet new people who could help with the project or to build reciprocal support around similar aims or research 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.

Learned a new technology to help with the project.

Created posters, banners, illustrations or other visuals for the project., Started and maintained a social media account for the project., Reached out to diverse groups 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., Took photos or videos before, during and after project, securing any necessary releases for use.

Awarded certificates, trophies, web banners or other form of recognition. , 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).

Facilitated reflection on lessons learned with one or more teams., Reviewed and revised plans, goals, or policies.

Participated in a professional association or other support group of individuals who have similar goals, opportunities and challenges.

Publicly thanked and recognized vendors that donated fresh produce and locally-prepared food items to Share the Harvest