Sierra Nevada Alliance

v Use Sierra Nevada Alliance’s Newsletter and Social Media to Widen your Audience: The Alliance shares Member Group events, advocacy and jobs that are posted on our website in both the bi- weekly Sierra Resource newsletter, as well as on Alliance social media platforms. Additionally, Sierra Nevada Alliance Member Groups are invited to publish articles about their organization in the Sierra Resource to help inform the Alliance audience about your work and gain new supporters. v Receive a Subscription to our Electronic Bi-Monthly Sierra Resource E-Newsletters: With the latest articles on Sierra conservation news, events, and notices – we stay up on issues and opportunities from around the state and nation that impact your efforts. Additionally, this year the Alliance started a monthly newsletter specifically for Sierra Nevada Alliance Member Groups with training opportunities, Sierra advocacy news, and comprehensive grant offerings. v Be Part of Our Online Conservation Directory: Member groups will be highlighted on Sierra Nevada Alliance’s online directory. Use this as a resource to connect with like-minded organizations for collaboration, or utilize it as a tool to encourage interested parties, public or otherwise, to engage with you. Join a Unique, Synergistic Sierra-Wide Team v Attend the Alliance Biannual Conference at a Discounted Rate: In September 2020 the Sierra Nevada Alliance hosted our biannual conference. Sierra Nevada Alliance Member Groups received a 25% discount to the Alliance conference and a 50% discount when they renewed or became members by February 29th, 2020. This two-day conference featured panels and workshops led by Sierra Conservation leaders. Attendees were encouraged to network and share ideas about how the Sierra conservation community can work together to optimize Sierra conservation efforts. v Send Action Alerts: Send out action alerts and petitions to the entire Alliance network including more than 1,000 active individuals who share a passion for natural resources and rural communities. v Create Stronger Campaigns: Whether it be writing a letter to a board or commission, signing on to a collective position letter, or testifying in support of your issue, the Alliance supports Member Groups’ campaigns whenever possible. In addition, the Alliance will work to facilitate partnerships for greater efficiency, especially amongst like-minded conservation groups. Join a Unique, Synergistic Sierra-Wide Team v Attend the Annual Member Group Meeting: Sierra Nevada Alliance hosts a yearly meeting for Member Groups. Member Groups are invited to send representatives from their organizations to attend the member group meeting. At the meeting members will have the opportunity to provide input about the future direction for the Alliance, network with other members, and attend educational sessions. v Send Action Alerts: Use the Alliance to send out action alerts and petitions to the entire Alliance network including more than 1,000 active individuals who share a passion for natural resources and rural communities. v Create Stronger Campaigns: Whether it be writing a letter to a board or commission, signing on to a collective position letter, or testifying in support of your issue, the Alliance supports Member Groups’ campaigns whenever possible. In addition, the Alliance will work whenever possible to facilitate partnerships for greater efficiency, especially amongst like- minded conservation groups (i.e.; watershed groups) 9