We are honored to share that the Northwest Nevada Bird Alliance—formerly known as the Lahontan Audubon Society—has been awarded the 2025 100% Giving Board Award from the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada.
This recognition is more than a badge.

It reflects the heart of our organization: a board that is deeply committed to protecting birds, expanding access to nature, and strengthening our region’s conservation community.

What the Award Means
The 100% Giving Board Award is given to nonprofit organizations whose board members demonstrate complete, unified participation in giving. This includes contributions of:

• Time — volunteering at events, leading field trips, mentoring new birders, and supporting community programs
• Expertise — offering scientific knowledge, strategic planning, and stewardship experience
• Financial Support — investing personally in the mission to ensure sustainability and growth

Having every board member participate underscores a shared belief:

Our work matters. Our birds matter. Our community matters.

Why This Matters for Conservation
​A fully engaged board sends a powerful message to donors, partners, and volunteers. It tells the region:
“We believe in this mission enough to lead by example.”
For conservation organizations like ours, funding translates into real impact:

• Preserving habitat
• Hosting public bird walks and educational programs
• Supporting youth birding initiatives
• Providing resources for community science
• Protecting species that rely on Nevada’s unique desert and wetlands

Every hour given and every dollar donated extends the reach of these efforts.

A Community Effort
While this award recognizes our board, the achievement is shared across the entire Northwest Nevada Bird Alliance family—members, volunteers, sponsors, and the countless bird enthusiasts who show up with binoculars, curiosity, and care.
Every event attended, every checklist submitted, every new birder welcomed strengthens the roots of our organization.

Looking Ahead
This award energizes us as we continue:

• Expanding free and low-cost birding programs
• Introducing more families and students to Nevada’s birdlife
• Supporting conservation efforts statewide
• Advocating for habitat protection
• Celebrating the beauty and biodiversity of Northwest Nevada

Our board’s 100% commitment mirrors the dedication we see in our members and our community.
Thank you for helping us protect and appreciate the birds that make our region so extraordinary.

Join Us Outside
Whether you’ve been birding for decades or just learned the name of your first sparrow, you’re always welcome at our walks, programs, and events.

Together, we’ll continue nurturing a community that values wildlife, stewardship, and the joy of discovery.