United States
Climate Change (GG Green)Wild Gift - Wild Gift - Leaders United for a Better World
Address
Wild Gift
PO BOx 3064
Sun Valley,
Idaho
83353
United States
(208) 726-7475
www.wildgift.org
Mission
The mission of Wild Gift is to give exceptional leaders, ages 21-30, a compelling experience in deep wilderness and the support to launch a self-designed project that promotes the stewardship of wild nature and development of sustainable communities. By 2015, we will support a network of 50 leaders working collaboratively to achieve our core values and beliefs.
Programs
Each year, five leaders are selected to receive the Wild Gift, a value of $8-15,000 per leader. Applicants write a personal vision statement and translate that vision into a proposal for a leadership action project (LAP) that will benefit the natural environment and human community. In addition to launching the LAP, Wild Gift nurtures leadership skills. Recipients participate in a 20-day backpack trek in a wilderness classroom led by a trained guide and Wild Gift mentors.
Wild Gift's Current Projects on GlobalGiving
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Personnel Overview
Bob Jonas - Founder
Bob Jonas is the founder of Wild Gift. He continues to serve as a guide and mentor on deep wilderness treks. He has been a middle school teacher and US Forest Service wilderness ranger and has written the book, Total Skiing, published by Putnam. He founded and operated the outfitting and guiding business Sun Valley Trekking for 20 years.
Jenna Ringelheim - Executive Director
A 2003 Wild Gift recipient, Jenna has passion for travel and the outdoors. Jenna volunteers for many non-profit organizations in the Wood River Valley including, Idaho's Bounty, The Hunger Coalition, and Advocated for Real Affordable Housing. In the summer of 2008, Jenna’s first book was published, entitled "Best Hikes with Dogs, Boston and Beyond."
Pete Land - Communications Director/Webmaster/Board Member
Pete Land is the co-founder of Tamarack Media, a Vermont-based company specializing in the production of videos, websites, brochures, and other educational and marketing materials for environmental organizations. He also serves on the Boards of the Vermont Land Trust and Vermont Natural Resources Council and is the Vermont Affiliate Representative for the National Wildlife Federation.
Personnel Statistics
Jenna Ringelheim, Executive Director
Founded in 2002
Employees: 1
Volunteers: 15
