Sustainability through partnership
The Beaverhill Bird Observatory (BBO) has been researching and monitoring more than 270 bird species in the Beaverhill Natural Area for the past 40 years. Their conservation work contributes to national and internationval research projects, and their education programs connect people to crucial ecosystems including more than 10,000 students through its BirdSmart program every year.
Sustaining this work requires more than passion and one-time grants. By partnering with ECF, BBO has created a long-term funding strategy that any mission-driven organization can follow. By building their strategy on the power of endowment, BBO is combining philanthropy, matching programs, and operational support into lasting financial stability through ECF.
“Our partnership with ECF has transformed a small investment into a serious endowment that will support the observatory in perpetuity. This greater financial certainty allows us to focus on longterm research and connecting people to the ecosystems we work to protect.”
– Geoff Holroyd, Board Chair, BBO
This story comes from our 2025 Impact Report.
