FRIENDS OF SAGUARO NATIONAL PARK INC
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May 17, 2013
I have been a volunteer at Saguaro National Park for many years. The park is so important to the community because we know the value and exceptional opportunity that we have to be able to experience the wilderness and solitude of the park in less than an hour from any part of the urban area. It is such an unique park and visitors from all over the world can share in this wonder. The Friends of Saguaro National have made wonderful contributions to the preservation and protection of the wildlife and the natural and cultural resources of the park.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
May 17, 2013
As a full-time employee of the National Park Service who has the privilege of working at Saguaro National Park, I am continually amazed by the energy and imagination shown by the people at Friends of Saguaro National Park, Inc. As is the case with our volunteers, the work that Friends of Saguaro does is absolutely crucial to our success. In the face of continuing urban encroachment and the threat of losing more plant and animal species within our park, the role that this organization plays at Saguaro National Park will become all the more important. Please take the time to support this fine organization.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I would like to give this organization greater exposure in the media so that it could broadcast its work and need for support to a larger audience.
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
May 17, 2013
As a direct recipient of the effort and support of the Friends of Saguaro National Park I find their contributions, responsiveness, and commitment to supporting education and tomorrow's park stewards to be essential to the programs we offer. Without their support opportunities for urban youth and their families to connect to the park would be drastically reduced. Managing the Environmental Education Program at the park allows me the opportunity to see first hand the impact and impressions made upon the thousands of children who are able to visit the park each year. These visits allow them to make a deep personal connection to this incredible resource and to expand their horizons. I can say unequivocally that over the last 17 years, the Friends of Saguaro National Park has grown holistically as a supportive non-profit organization and that directly through their efforts, the park has significantly increased quality programing and outreach efforts, assisting the park in reaching tens of thousands of children that would otherwise never had the opportunity to personally experience one of America's greatest wonders. It is my honor to work directly with such an incredible group of people as are the "Friends".
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
May 17, 2013
I live out of state but I am happy to donate to support these terrific staff and volunteers who keep the wonderful resource going. I adore visiting when I get to Tucson and appreciate their stewardship of the flora and fauna and their educational efforts.
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Was your donation impactful?
Definitely
How likely is it that you would recommend that a friend donate to this group?
Definitely
How likely are you to donate to this group again?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
May 17, 2013
I am a member of the Friends and gratefully respect the work of this organization. Although I am unable to donate time, I find it an honor to provide financial support. The park trails, displays, and facilities are absolutely top level. it has been a joy to take out-of-town guests through the park so might enjoy and appreciate what this entire area used to look like.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
provide a way for the organization to fund staff to identify and procure more resources to assist with the wonderful work they do.
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Was your donation impactful?
Definitely
How likely is it that you would recommend that a friend donate to this group?
Definitely
How likely are you to donate to this group again?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
May 16, 2013
I've been a long-time donor for Friends of Saguaro, and I regularly volunteer at the park as well. I think this is a wonderful organization, that does a great deal to help the park. Especially in this time of tight federal budgets, I'm sure that the park would be unable to offer many of their programs if it wasn't for the help they receive from Friends of Saguaro. I've read about the Gila monster research that FOSNP has funded, and I've seen the terrific wildlife photos that have been taken with the remote, motion-triggered trail cameras that FOSNP purchased for the park. I'm happy to support this organization that supports Saguaro National Park!
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Encourage more people -- especially in the Tucson community -- to support its work at the park.
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Was your donation impactful?
Definitely
How likely is it that you would recommend that a friend donate to this group?
Definitely
How likely are you to donate to this group again?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
April 10, 2012
This is a wonderful way to enjoy the giant saguaros and the blooming desert, in the Tucson area. I enjoy the trails, the gift shop and the helpful and friendly rangers.
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization?
Unsure
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
March 16, 2011
I love what this organization does for the local school children, with the programs that they help to promote.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
conservation.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
keep up the good work!
May 16, 2013
I also am a member of the Friends and deeply respect the work they do. It is an absolutely gorgeous place and the trails and displays that they help maintain make it a star in the Tucson Area. I encourage my guests to visit with me, and I get there as often as a busy schedule allows. Great place; great outfit.
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization?
Definitely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
A lot
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
May 16, 2013
As a volunteer at Saguaro East, I am proud to also be a member of Friends of SNP. The organization is supportive of all initiatives that the Park staff suggests, and the funding for environmental education programs for Tucson's school children is a meaningful use of donations.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Quite well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
May 16, 2013
As an environmental education professional working at Saguaro National Park I want to commend the Friends of saguaro on their efforts to provide transportation to under-served school groups to attend field trips at the park. For many of these students this will be there first experience of a national park, a vital part of America's heritage (after all we only have 59 of them in the whole country.) For others it is their first visit to a desert environment, despite the fact that they live in a city surrounded by desert. The value of these experiences may not be apparent immediately, but we know from personal experience that some of those students will be the protectors of these special places in the future. For every "thank you" note from a fourth grader that I get, I send a double "thanks" to the Friends of saguaro National Park.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Keep doing what you're doing and let's get more people to help you do it!
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
A lot
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
May 16, 2013
I am an out of state donor who strongly supports the Friends of Saguaro because of their outstanding support for educational and environmental programs at the Park. The Friends group offers outstanding communications with donors and I enjoy my conversations with the Friends group staff. He is particularly adept at obtaining additional support from Foundations and Corporations matching our individual donor gifts. The Friends communicate with donors regularly with an excellent newsletter and also we receive thoughtful reports on issues related to the park that of a more urgent nature.
Private donors are so critical to the Park because of the uncertainty surrounding funding from the Federal government. Without the support of the Friends group, important visitor services would have to be severely curtailed.
Of the organizations I interact with as a donor I have found the Friends staff the best by far.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
None
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Was your donation impactful?
Definitely
How likely is it that you would recommend that a friend donate to this group?
Definitely
How likely are you to donate to this group again?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
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