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Join us in welcoming 5 new Board Directors

Join us in welcoming 5 new Board Directors

Please join us in welcoming Jaré Akchin, Karl Analo, Ashley Bakelmun, Eira L. Corral Sepúlveda, and David Fording as Delta’s newest Board Directors!
Delta Institute’s governing Board of Directors provides oversight and management of Delta Institute. Board Directors serve up to two terms of three years each (for six years total) and participate in at least one of our three standing Committees: Development; Finance; and Governance and Nominating. Our Board adheres to best practices in nonprofit governance and signs an annual participation agreement outlining their roles and responsibilities to Delta Institute, as well as identifying any conflicts of interest that may impact their service. 

In Brief: Who we are, and what we do

In Brief: Who we are, and what we do

By 2025, Delta will collaboratively address environmental, economic, and social issues in our home region, impacting more than 500 communities, one million acres, and 100 million captured stormwater gallons. We’ll achieve these goals through our efforts centered on agriculture, climate, water, and community development.

Our Impact: Resilient Agriculture

Our Impact: Resilient Agriculture

By 2025, Delta Institute will support 1,000 farmers as they transition to resilient, sustainable, and regenerative practices—thus improving the environment, mitigating the impacts of climate change, and strengthening a farmer’s bottom line; one million Midwestern acres will successfully transition.

Our Impact: Nature-Based Climate Solutions

Our Impact: Nature-Based Climate Solutions

By 2025, Delta Institute will assist municipalities by integrating natural climate solutions and Green Infrastructure (GI) to reduce climate change impacts through capturing 100 million stormwater gallons and leveraging $100 million in municipal GI investment.

2021: A Year in Review

2021: A Year in Review

While we can’t capture it all in one post–every community workshop, every tree planted, every soil health test–here’s a few stand-out moments from 2021.

United Airlines – Supporting Sustainability

United Airlines – Supporting Sustainability

On November 9, 2021, Delta Institute’s associate board, the Delta Emerging Leaders, hosted our 10th annual BOOST event, celebrating a decade of sustainable entrepreneurship. We are grateful to have philanthropic support from the local community through sponsors like...

Announcing the Winners of BOOST 2021!

Announcing the Winners of BOOST 2021!

Presenting the winners of Delta Institute's 10th annual BOOST event! Watch the video announcement above or watch the announcement on Delta's YouTube channel. About BOOST 2021 BOOST is a platform for early-stage entrepreneurs with innovative products and services to...

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