Annual Report Issue – Spring 2011 ESNC PartnerS, A newsletter for friends of EarthShare

Our Organizations Annual Letter from ESNC Board President, Charlie Brummitt

African Wildlife Foundation Neuse Riverkeeper Foundation Fiscal Year July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010

American Farmland Trust North Carolina Big Sweep Building momentum in tough times is a hallmark of strong organizations. American Forests North Carolina Coastal Federation By that measure and others, EarthShare North Carolina (ESNC) is very strong. American Rivers North Carolina Conservation Almost everyone and almost every organization continue to adjust to “New Network Audubon North Carolina Normal” economic times. As the economy struggles to make progress, ESNC Beyond Pesticides North Carolina League of and its participating organizations continue to be proactive and focus on their Conservation Voters Foundation missions. ESNC’s mission—to strengthen the capacity of its participating Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation North Carolina Coastal Land Trust organizations to preserve the environment—is our guide star as ESNC brings Carolina Mountain Land North Carolina Rail-Trails environmental giving options to more workplaces. Conservancy New workplace campaigns are a good indicator of ESNC’s health and North Carolina Sustainable Carolina Raptor Center Energy Association momentum. Staff, board and participating organizations continue to market Carolina Tiger Rescue ESNC to companies, educational and government entities. This year, six compa- North Carolina Wildlife Federation nies included ESNC in their campaigns for the first time—Craft Insurance Center, Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation The Ocean Conservancy Piedmont Financial Trust, Richardson Corporation, Underwriters’ Laboratories, Center for Health, Environment The Standard and IBM. At yearend, several other companies and local govern- and Justice Pamlico-Tar River Foundation ments were considering including ESNC in their campaigns. We expect more Clean Air Carolina The Peregrine Fund success in 2011/2012. Clean Water Fund Pesticide Action Network As expected, campaign pledges declined this year with total pledges from North America The Conservation Fund employees to our participating organizations down by twelve percent. Against Piedmont Land Conservancy that background, some campaigns grew. In particular, the work done by ESNC, Conservation International Guilford and Warren Wilson colleges paid off in continued growth. While we Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Conservation Trust for understand the economy’s role in the decline in pledges, we also know the work North Carolina Rainforest Alliance we do now will build a stronger ESNC and bring new resources to the work of Defenders of Wildlife Rocky Mountain Institute participating organizations as a new economic recovery takes hold. We rejoice in the knowledge that cumulative pledges for the environment Earth Day Network Scenic America since ESNC’s inception crossed the $7 million mark. That is an amazing number Earthjustice SEEDS (South Eastern Efforts for a small, still young organization and could not have been achieved without Developing Sustainable Spaces) Eno River Association active participation by our volunteers and the organizations that benefit from (Association for the Preservation The Sierra Club Foundation of the Eno River Valley) our work. Southern Alliance for Clean Energy By another measure, ESNC staff and organizations attended 72 campaign Environmental and Energy events, a number that compares well with previous years. Campaign events Study Institute Southern Environmental Law Center provide an opportunity to connect employees with the work of our organizations Environmental Defense Fund— Student Conservation Association and demonstrate the impact of their support on the health of our environment. North Carolina Surfrider Foundation We found enthusiastic employees at those events. Employees appreciate having a Environmental Law Institute choice, want to support our environment, and welcome our message. Tar River Land Conservancy Friends of the Earth ESNC is also proud to announce the addition of the Catawba Riverkeeper Friends of the Mountains-to- Toxic Free North Carolina Foundation to our roster of participating organizations. The Catawba is one of Sea Trail America’s most endangered rivers. Now, thousands of employees in Charlotte Triangle Land Conservancy Izaak Walton League of America Mecklenburg and across the state can help restore and protect it. Trout Unlimited, North Carolina Our premier outreach effort, Campout! Carolina, gained significant momen- Jane Goodall Institute Trust for Public Land, Carolinas tum. Over 5000 (!) campers participated in October 2009 and the media paid at- Land Trust Alliance tention. With the support of ’s Live Oak Communications Agency, Union of Concerned Scientists National Parks Conservation Campout! Carolina was covered by twenty-six media outlets, including Fox News Association U.S. PIRG Education Fund Charlotte and NC Public Television. Campout! Carolina is a great success story as National Wildlife Federation Western North Carolina Alliance it raises the environmental communities’ public profile across North Carolina. Among other outreach efforts, our business energy conservation project National Fish and Wildlife Foundation The Wilderness Society called the Power Down Challenge inspired teams of employees to reduce energy Natural Resources Defense Council Wildlife Conservation Society use at work and at home. Over 900 employees participated in the Power Down The Nature Conservancy World Wildlife Fund (continued on page 2) Annual letter from ESNC Board President (continued from cover) Challenge at workplaces including Inspire with campaigns and programs delivered Pharmaceuticals, VF Corporation, City of Ra- to ESNC organizations low, at 15.8% of leigh, Tecan and Family Health International. campaign receipts. New outreach efforts bode well for the fu- We regret that ESNC’s already small staff ture, as more companies identify sustainability shrunk by one when Jeff Rosefsky decided to as a corporate value and are pursuing programs pursue an opportunity nearer his home and such as B-Corp or Green Plus certification to family. Jeff brought tremendous innovation One environment. demonstrate their commitment to people, profit and energy to our outreach and new business One simple way to care for it.® and the planet. Green Plus, developed with sup- development efforts. We miss his talents and port from the Chapel Hill-Carrboro and Dur- drive, thank him for helping ESNC grow and ham Chambers of Commerce, helps companies wish him well in his new pursuits. and communities adopt sustainable practices. While the New Normal is hard for everyone, ESNC is a recognized resource for businesses the rewards of continuing to grow and support working to achieve Green Plus certification. our environment make hard work even more Expanding ESNC’s network of advocates satisfying. Thank you for helping us succeed in was another key area of progress, bringing 2009/2010. new people to the pursuit of our mission. Di- versifying operational support also continued as We truly have One Environment and One Great Board of Directors: a priority, helping to keep the costs associated Way to care for it—EarthShare NC! Dylan Bost, Raleigh Anne Claire Broughton, Durham Charles Brummitt, President, Greensboro Annual Awards David Coats, Secretary, Raleigh At our Annual Meeting in April 2010, ESNC presented campaign awards to thank both com- Faith Crowley, Treasurer, Clayton panies and individuals for doing a great job promoting ESNC and presenting their employees David Emmerling, Washington with environmental giving options. ESNC appreciates the work of all these award winners and Tim Gestwicki, Charlotte all of you who have supported us so substantially. In addition, we give many thanks to the volunteers who have given their time to ESNC. Their generosity makes it possible for ESNC Beth Gettys Sturkey, Durham to do a lot with a small staff. Kathleen Gray, Vice President, Chapel Hill Jeff Lawyer, Immediate Past President, ESNC Campaigns of the Year: ESNC Campaign Coordinators of the Year: Winston-Salem Underwriters Laboratories Shoshannah Sayers, Orange County Myron Pearman, Kernersville Radiah Pinckney, American Express Andy Smith, Chapel Hill Angel Wright-Feldman, Durham ESNC also gave out the following awards recognizing outstanding service:

ESNC “Community Friends”: ESNC Primary Representative of the Year: Staff: Great Outdoor Provision Company Tim Gestwicki, NC Wildlife Federation Heather Beard, Executive Director Bill Peck, Organizational Solutions (In recognition of a Participating Organization Kelly Suttles, Program and (For extraordinary contributions representative who is an unmistakable asset Administrative Associate to ESNC) to the ESNC coalition)

331 West Main Street, Suite 505 ESNC “Hero”: The “Allen Spalt” award: P.O. Box 196 Durham, NC 27702 Amanda Noah Charles Brummitt (For outstanding contribu- (For selfless service and dedication tions and dedication above and beyond the Contact ESNC: to ESNC) call of duty to ESNC) (919) 687-4840 (919) 687-0946, fax [email protected] www.earthsharenc.org 2009–2010 Financial Report

Contributions are always welcome in support of ESNC and can be made as Expenses a general operational contribution or Revenues designated to a specific ESNC organization.

Please make checks payable to EarthShare North Carolina or give online through our website. ■ Campaign Revenues $471,774 ■ Allocations $404,989 ■ Affiliates Fees and Dues $23,125 ■ Depreciation $624 Photos courtesy of Audubon North Carolina, Conserva- ■ Operating Income $122,234 ■ Program Services $160,654 tion Trust for North Carolina, Eno River Association, ■ Interest $16 ■ Administration $41,908 North Carolina Wildlife Federation, and SEEDS. Total $617,149 ■ Fundraising $22,564 Graphic Design by ARCHETYPE, Inc. Total $630,739 ESNC Welcomes Our Newest ESNC Campaign Sites Campaign Partner Combined Federal Campaign: The logo isn’t all that is changing at Belk. That new sign on your local Belk All Federal Agencies and Military Bases store is powered with LEDs (light emitting diodes) that generate significant cost Local Governments: and energy savings over the neon lamps previously used. This is just one of Belk’s City of Durham Harnett County Town of Cary new initiatives to be good environmental stewards. The North Carolina based City of Greensboro Mecklenburg County Town of Chapel Hill company is moving beyond the eco-friendly practices already in place and is City of Raleigh Orange County Wake County integrating sustainability measures at all levels of the company, from its internal Guilford County Town of Carrboro operations to its suppliers. In keeping with the long-standing ethic of community involvement, Belk is Private Businesses: extending this initiative to include employees and customers. As EarthShare Accenture The Independent Weekly North Carolina’s newest workplace giving partner, Belk is making it easy for Aerojet/GenCorp James E. Moore Insurance associates to learn about and take part in creating a healthy and sustainable future. Allstate Jordan, Jones & Goulding Belk’s more than 20,000 employees, located in over 300 stores and 16 Southern American Airlines JP Morgan Chase states, can now connect with and support the EarthShare organizations working American Express Keane, Inc. in their communities, nationally and internationally. Ameriprise Financial Larry’s Beans Going one step further, Belk is giving customers a way to participate. Arrow Electronics This fall, Belk will invite customers to purchase eco-friendly bags and make Lord, Aeck & Sargent Architecture donations at the register in support of EarthShare and the Gulf Coast Restoration ASG Renaissance Fund. “The Belk sustainability initiatives are far reaching, and exemplify corporate Ashland Inc. Microsoft Software Corporation responsibility and stewardship,” says ESNC Executive Director Heather Beard. Bass Pro Shops Morris, Manning & Martin “Beyond ‘greening’ its own operations, Belk seeks to engage its community of as- Belk Natural Body Spa & Shoppe sociates and customers in solutions. ESNC is delighted to help make that happen.” Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation The Nature Conservancy Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy Neuse Riverkeeper Foundation One Environment Network Carolina Raptor Center North Carolina Rail-Trails Carolina Tiger Rescue North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association Employees interested in being green are using ESNC’s One Environ- Pamlico-Tar River Foundation ment Network to support their efforts. The One Environment Network CIT supports environmentally-minded employees who want to promote Clean Air Carolina Patterson, Harkavy, & Lawrence greener practices at work and in their daily lives. Unlike programs to Community Foundation of Greater Phillips-Van Heusen support sustainable business practices at the management level, OEN Greensboro Piedmont Financial Trust is uniquely designed to support action at the individual level by giving Community Foundation of Henderson Piper Jaffray County employees the structure and resources to inspire co-workers to adopt Pitney Bowes Computer Sciences Corporation small changes that collectively make a big difference. Progress Energy Conservation Council of NC Foundation In 2010, 900 employees took part in a project to examine energy REI (Recreation Equipment, Inc.) use and adopt conservation practices, called the Power Down Challenge. Conservation Trust for North Carolina Richardson Corporation Together, individuals and green teams across NC can inspire a great Craft Insurance Center SEEDS number of people to do their part to promote a healthy environment Dell, Inc. Self-Help for this and future generations. Our thanks to OEN interns, Elizabeth EarthShare North Carolina Guthrie, Rupal Ray, and Aeriel Hall from UNC and Elon University, Sports Endeavor Inc. (Eurosport) Entercom respectively, for their assistance with this program. Southern Energy Management Environmental Defense Fund Southern Environmental Law Center Express Employment Professionals— The Standard For More Information, visit Asheville www.OneEnvironmentNetwork.net. Fluhrer Reed Toxic Free North Carolina Great Eastern Sun Toyota Guest Services, Inc. Underwriters Laboratories Guilford College United Health Group Hewlett Packard Wal-Mart ESNC Welcomes new board members Home Depot Hospira, Inc. Western North Carolina Alliance ESNC welcomed two new people to the Board of Directors this year. Zurich Insurance Together, the board members bring new insights, expertise, and IBM energy to the mission of the organization. State Employees Combined Campaign:

Anne Claire Broughton, Senior Director, SJF Institute All NC State Government Agencies UNC-Asheville David Emmerling, Executive Director, Pamlico-Tar River Foundation Appalachian State University UNC-Chapel Hill East UNC-Charlotte Elizabeth City State University UNC-Greensboro Fayetteville State University UNC-Pembroke Sign up to Receive NC E-news! NC A&T University UNC-Wilmington Visit www.earthsharenc.org and sign-up for a bi-monthly NC E-news subscription NC Central University Western Carolina University to keep up to date with the latest accomplishments for the environment in NC. NC School of the Arts Winston-Salem State University NC State University ESNC’s successes in 2009–2010 are due to the people and organizations who gave their time, talents, and financial support.

Thank You to ESNC Volunteers Funders Ninth Street Bakery

All ESNC “Friends” All About Beer Dennis & Paula Orr Elon University Live Oak The Art of Freeman Beard Myron and Angela Pearman Communications Agency Aveda Peggy & Tommy Pearman The Volunteer Center of Durham Freeman & Marcia Beard Piedmont Restaurant Freeman & Marcia Beard Charles and Lois Brummitt Janice Pope Jim Bennett Sandra Cianciolo NOFO @ The Pig Denee Black City of Durham Norcross Wildlife Foundation T hanks for your support David Cardoze David Coats and Nancy Schoellkopf The North Face, A Division of VF Outdoor, Inc. Elizabeth Guthrie Bob & Pamela Collette Bill Peck, Organizational Solutions Sara Johnson David Connelly Recreational Equipment, Inc. Neill Goslin Costco Leigh Scott Norm Gustaveson Faith Crowley Andy Smith Sandra Johnson-Lemon Dilworth Coffee House Allen and Susan Spalt Shelley McPhatter Earth Fare SpeeDeeQue Instant Printing Neil Middlemiss Educational Foundation of America Sports Endeavors Adrienne Moore Dan Edwards Kristin and David Sroka Amanda Noah Empire Properties Fred & Alice Stanback Lynn Odom Tim Gestwicki Mark & Judith Strickland Ann Roy Beth Gettys Sturkey and Jefferson Sturkey Studio B Architecture—BuildSense Jamal Rudolph Give Back America John Suttles Emily Satterfield Lauren and Neill Goslin Yvonne Straley Svetkey-van der Horst Fund of Triangle Kathleen Gray and Peter Higgins Community Foundation Vonna Viglione Great Outdoor Provision Company Triangle Brewing Company Tabitha Vigliotti Norm & Nancy Gustaveson UnitedHealthcare NC Elizabeth Ward Heidi and Andrew Hannapel Vonna Viglione James Worrel Bennett Hollenberg Amy & David Weaver Jennifer Holt Whole Foods—Cary, Durham, Raleigh Laura Jackson ESNC ’09–10 Board of Directors Tracy & Barbara Wilkerson Jane B. Weis Fund of The Community Angel Wright-Feldman Jeffrey T. Lawyer, President, Foundation of Western NC Zola Craft Gallery Winston-Salem Adam Jones Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Kathleen Gray, Vice President, Chapel Hill Julian Price Family Foundation David Coats, Secretary, Raleigh Scott & Vicki Lawrence Charles Brummitt, Treasurer, Greensboro Jeffrey and Barbara Lawyer Gifts in Memory of: Dylan Bost, Raleigh Marcia Angle and Mark Trustin Fund of Ann Phillips and Mary Fontanella by Faith Crowley, Clayton Triangle Community Foundation Lynda Phillips Tim Gestwicki, Charlotte Alex & Teresa Martin Gifts in Honor of: Ryan Griffith, Asheville Mary Goddard Pickens Foundation Beth Gettys Sturkey, Durham Margaret & Richard McCann Nathan and Meredith McElmurry by Mr. and Mrs. J. Marshall Smith Myron Pearman, Kernersville Donna and Barry McGee Andy Smith, Chapel Hill Marty Nelson and Bill Trost Gift on behalf of: Angel Wright-Feldman, Durham Roy & Ann Neulicht The Pearmans

Get your sleeping bags ready and In October 2010, more than mark your calendars for: 8,400 people across the state participated in ESNC’s 4th CampOut!Carolina 2011 annual statewide campout to October 7 & 8 celebrate NC’s environment.