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The IDEA Edge
NFWF is able to maximize the impact and value of every dollar
committed to our care through the IDEA program by providing the
following advantages:
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The confidence of working with a Congressionally-chartered
foundation, specifically charged with –and accountable to Congress
for – the administration of monies to “further the
conservation and management of fish, wildlife, plants, and other natural
resources” of the United States. (National Fish and Wildlife
Foundation Establishment Act, Pub. L. 98-244, 98 Stat. 107 (1984),
codified at 16 U.S.C. Section3701 et seq.)
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Tax-free growth of funds invested in IDEA accounts, conferring an
important financial advantage that can increase the amount of funds
ultimately available for conservation.
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Access to financial management expertise, focused on optimizing
investment income according to the liquidity needs and acceptable risk
levels of stakeholders.
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Maximum Transparency, via financial statements and other reporting
mechanisms detailing account activity.
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Ability to leverage NFWF’s existing grant programs, such that
funds in IDEA accounts may potentially be “matched” with
other funds to create synergistic effects.
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Access to our expansive portfolio of conservation and restoration
projects, allowing our partners to quickly and efficiently apply their
funds to targeted projects across virtually the entire spectrum of
conservation initiatives.
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Availability of NFWF’s technical and program management
expertise, including scientific evaluation of project options and
outcomes.
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Efficiencies gained from NFWF’s streamlined operations, which
have been specifically honed for the implementation of conservation and
restoration projects.
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Credibility from partnering with a trusted third party and
recognized practice leader in the conservation arena, with a proven
track record – established over a quarter century – of
accountability, efficiency, and effectiveness.
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