We work with others whenever we can.  Alberta Ecotrust was founded on the notion that all Albertans need and value healthy ecosystems and that all sectors have a role to play in making that happen. Our vision of being the leader in building partnerships to create sustainable environmental benefits for all Albertans means we  must demonstrate leadership on many levels.

Partnership

Ensuring that our partners are engaged as stewards for our mandate.

Voluntary Sector

Promoting the value of non-profit contributions to Alberta communities.

Environment

Advocating for the environment as the foundation of a strong, vibrant and healthy society.

Partners as Stewards

One of the key premises of Alberta Ecotrust is the diversity of partners: banks, naturalist groups, energy companies, water stewardship groups, service companies, conservation groups, utility companies, environmental law and energy efficiency organizations, to name a few!

Representatives from our 30 corporate and environmental Partners actively discuss and direct the operations of our work. They form our board of directors, sit on fundraising and communication committees and work side by side to review funding applications and allocate grants to non-profit groups across Alberta.

Beyond the Alberta Ecotrust table, we also work with our partners to:

• Strengthen their relationships with each and with other key stakeholders in the community
• Bridge the gaps between sectors and promote new collaborative discourse
• Promote the achievements of our grantees

Voluntary Sector Leadership

Unfortunately, in Alberta, environmental groups are under resourced, primarily managed by volunteer efforts and struggle to protect the environment in the interest of the public. They typically do not have the time or resources to stay informed about organizational resources available to all non-profit and charitable groups both within Alberta and across Canada.

As a community leader, Alberta Ecotrust is fortunate to participate in initiatives and organizations that focus on broad voluntary sector (non-profit and charitable) goals, roles and values.  This includes:  

• community and government information forums and conferences
• focus groups
• corporate and professional development training programs
• Voluntary sector committees, boards and advisory groups

 In turn, we both share and promote the value and achievements of the charitable sector to our partners, grantees, and colleagues in government, the environmental non-profit community and the corporate sector.

Leading Green

When relevant, we represent and advocate for the inclusion of an environmental perspective in community building and development initiatives via face to face meetings, trainings, public forums, the media and other special opportunities. We do not take a position on specific environmental issues or represent the position of any of our partners or grantees, but rather promote the environment as a foundation for healthy communities.

We also work with all governments and government departments to keep environment at the forefront of public policy debates and believe we need to work with our stakeholders to encourage and engage new business sectors and ethnically diverse cultures and communities into the local and provincial environmental movement.