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    Nature Nexus Institute
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    Nature Nexus Institute

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    501(c)(3) organization
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    https://www.naturenexusinstitute.org/
    3791 WADE ST
    Los Angeles CA 90066-3645
    Mail donations to:2436 E. 4th Street, PMB#1339Long Beach CA 90814

    Los Angeles CA | IRS ruling year: 2022 | EIN: 87-1515685  
    An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a business for tax purposes.
    An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a business for tax purposes.
     
    Organization Mission
    TO SUPPORT AND MANAGE COMMUNITY-LED HABITAT RESTORATION, YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND CONSERVATION PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO LOS ANGELES OPEN SPACES AND NATU ... (More)
     

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    Rating Report

    Leadership & Adaptability
    Score

    100

    This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
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    Strategy

    40 out of 40 points

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    Mission Statement
     
    The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission.
    TO SUPPORT AND MANAGE COMMUNITY-LED HABITAT RESTORATION, YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND CONSERVATION PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO LOS ANGELES OPEN SPACES AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT. TO CULTIVATE AN APPRECIATION OF AND RESPECT FOR NATURE.
    Vision Statement
     
    The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s vision.
    We envision a future where the genius of nature and community is recognized, cultivated, and celebrated.
    Strategy Goals
     
    The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
    Goal One: Build staffing and program capacity to support environmental education.
    Goal Two: Provide youth and community members with programs/workshops that inspire environment stewardship action.
    Goal Three: Provide youth with job experience and pathways to higher education and career opportunities.

    Leadership

    30 out of 30 points

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    Investment in Leadership Development
     
    The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development.
    Staff and/or interns participate in ongoing professional development training including: NonProfit Ready Grant Seeking Essentials Certificate Program Santa Monica College SMC Geospatial Technology program Baldwin Hills Parklands Environmental leadership training Outward Bound /leadership development Arts Integration and STEAM conference Emerald Bay Academy / leadership training CA State Parks Outdoor Leadership Training Pasadena Art Center - Design and Marketing Native bee seminar at Theodore Payne Foundation STEAM Symposium
    External Focus on Mobilizing Mission
     
    The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
    We partner with community organizations, libraries, business groups, and community volunteers to further our environmental education goals.

    Adaptability

    30 out of 30 points

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    No Credit
    Investment in Leadership Development
    30 out of 30 points
     
    The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.
    Nature Nexus Institute (NNI) is a fairly new 501(c)(3) organization, spun off from LA Audubon, with programs launched in July 2022. The trajectory of the nature education program far exceeded the original mission of the Los Angeles Audubon Society - steadily growing from 50 students in 2008 to more than 5,000 students, teachers, and community members each year. The NNI education team is now positioned to make even bigger strides as change makers in community-nature education. The same team of diverse and talented staff members have transitioned over to Nature Nexus Institute from Los Angeles Audubon. The NNI team aims to expand environmental education programs at Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook, Kenneth Hahn, Ballona Wetlands, West LA Community College, and K-12 Los Angeles school programs.
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