Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance

What Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance does

The Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance (JHCA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocacy organization founded in 1979 in Jackson, Wyoming, that operates as a community-based watchdog for wildlife, wild places, and responsible land-use planning in Teton County. Originally named the Jackson Hole Alliance for Responsible Planning, the organization rebranded in 1997 to reflect an expanded mandate covering public lands advocacy, and today it runs roughly 15 programmatic and campaign workstreams, including the Conservation Leadership Institute, Wildlife Crossings, Wild Neighborhoods, Don't Poach the Powder, Heli No!, Keep Targhee Inbounds, the State of Wildlife report, and the Teton County Coexistence Report. Its products are not technology platforms but rather civic-engagement programs, scientific publications, policy advocacy toolkits, and community education events delivered through a small professional staff of approximately 6-9 people.

The organization earns revenue from individual donations (one-time and monthly tiers of $50, $100, $500, $1,000, and custom amounts), corporate sponsorships and in-kind contributions, and planned giving via the Legacy Circle. It does not charge for services and has no public technology product, app, or API. Distribution is primarily through direct community organizing (canvassing, phone banking, public meetings), the monthly Conservation Chronicle newsletter, blog content, Facebook, the Conservation Calendar, and coalitions with peer organizations including the Greater Yellowstone Coalition, Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation, National Parks Conservation Association, Winter Wildlands Alliance, and Protect Our Waters JH. Notable outcomes include securing $10 million in voter-approved SPET funding for wildlife crossings in 2019 (79% approval), winning a 2016 EarthJustice-led lawsuit protecting wolverines, and producing nearly 200 Conservation Leadership Institute alumni across 13 cohorts.

Name

Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance

Legal name

Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance

Website

https://jhalliance.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1979 that advocates for wildlife, wild places, and responsible planning in Teton County, Wyoming through civic engagement, scientific reporting, and coalition campaigns, funded by individual donations, sponsorships, and planned giving.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Conservation Advocacy

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Wildlife Conservation & Species Protection (BPAGAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Biodiversity & Habitat Conservation (BPAGAGAA), Conservation & Human–Wildlife Conflict Mitigation (BPAGAIAI)

Keywords

• Conservation advocacy
• Wildlife protection
• Responsible land planning
• Civic engagement
• Environmental nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Jackson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The Alliance accepts one-time and monthly donations from individuals. Donation tiers include $50, $100, $500, $1,000 and other amounts. Donors can contribute transaction fees, make anonymous gifts, or dedicate donations in honor or memory of someone.
2. Sponsorships: The Alliance accepts in-kind donations and monetary sponsorships from businesses for programs and events. Corporate sponsors support conservation work through financial contributions.
3. Planned Giving (Legacy Circle): The Alliance offers planned giving opportunities where supporters can include the Alliance in their estate plans, creating a legacy of conservation for future generations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance is a community-based nonprofit advocacy organization that runs conservation programs and campaigns to protect wildlife, wild places, and community character in Teton County, Wyoming. Its core offerings include the Conservation Leadership Institute educational program, Wildlife Crossings and Wild Neighborhoods wildlife protection initiatives, the Don't Poach the Powder winter recreation awareness campaign, the State of Wildlife and Teton County Coexistence research reports, and a Civic Engagement program that mobilizes residents to influence local planning, development, and land-use policy.

Product overview

Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance is a nonprofit advocacy organization (not a technology company) that operates various conservation programs rather than a unified software product. The organization offers community engagement programs including the Conservation Leadership Institute (an eight-week educational program), the monthly Conservation Chronicle newsletter, and the Civic Engagement campaign for voter education and accountability. Its core advocacy work focuses on wildlife protection through programs like Wildlife Crossings, Wild Neighborhoods, and the Don't Poach the Powder winter recreation campaign. The organization also publishes research reports including the State of Wildlife report and the Teton County Coexistence Report, and runs policy advocacy campaigns on issues such as the Heli No helicopter tour opposition, Keep Targhee Inbounds resort expansion opposition, and Ecosystem Stewardship Department creation. Take Action and Conservation Calendar platforms enable community civic participation in local government decisions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Conservation Leadership Institute (CLI) A free eight-week community education program in partnership with Voices Jackson Hole, Camina Conmigo, and Snake River Fund that equips Teton County residents with the knowledge, skills, and relationships to become conservation leaders and changemakers.
• Wildlife Crossings Program Advocacy for safe wildlife roadway crossings including underpasses, overpasses, and animal detection systems in Teton County, backed by the Wildlife Crossings Master Plan and voter-approved SPET funding.
• Wild Neighborhoods Program A program helping Jackson Hole community members avoid conflicts with wildlife and prepare for wildfire through education, resources, and outreach.
• Don't Poach the Powder Campaign An awareness campaign that protects wildlife during winter by educating the public about seasonal closures and responsible backcountry recreation practices in partnership with Bridger-Teton National Forest, Grand Teton National Park, the National Elk Refuge, Wyoming Game and Fish Department, and Teton Conservation District.
• Heli No! Campaign An opposition campaign against commercial helicopter tours in Jackson Hole, partnering with the National Parks Conservation Association to protect the soundscape and wildlife of Grand Teton National Park and adjacent public lands.
• Keep Targhee Inbounds Campaign A coalition campaign opposing Grand Targhee Resort expansion into South Bowl and Mono Trees, protecting wildlife habitat and public lands, in partnership with Winter Wildlands Alliance, Valley Advocates for Responsible Development, and Teton Backcountry Alliance.
• Bear-Proof Trash Cans Program Advocacy for countywide bear-proof trash can regulations in partnership with the JH Wildlife Foundation and Greater Yellowstone Coalition to reduce human-wildlife conflicts and protect bear populations in Jackson Hole.
• Ecosystem Stewardship Department Initiative Advocacy for creating an Ecosystem Stewardship Department in local government to address water quality, wildlife habitat, climate change, and land conservation in Teton County.
• Kelly Parcel Protection Campaign A campaign to prevent auction of a 640-acre state parcel within Grand Teton National Park, advocating for sale to the National Park Service to protect wildlife.
• Civic Engagement Campaign A campaign to educate and engage Teton County residents in civic processes, empowering them to hold elected representatives accountable for wildlife protection and conservation efforts, including the Conservation Vote Round-Up.
• State of Wildlife Report A science-based, six-chapter advocacy publication covering wetlands, sagebrush, ungulate migration, moose, goshawk and mature forest, and whitebark pine in the Jackson Hole region.
• Teton County Coexistence Report A comprehensive monitoring report compiling 20 metrics of human-wildlife coexistence in Teton County, including land use, habitat protection, wildlife interactions, and stakeholder perspectives.
• Conservation Chronicle Newsletter A monthly email newsletter providing updates on conservation issues, local landscape events, and opportunities for community engagement in Jackson Hole.
• Take Action Portal Online resources for civic participation including tips on giving public comment, writing letters to elected officials, and joining local boards and commissions in Teton County.
• Conservation Calendar An online calendar of Town and County public meetings with Zoom links that enables community participation in local government decisions affecting wildlife and planning.
• Volunteer Program Opportunities for community members to get involved in conservation efforts, wildlife protection, and responsible planning advocacy through the Alliance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Wildlife crossings reduce vehicle collisions by nearly 90%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Greater Yellowstone CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Partner in the Safe Wildlife Crossings campaign and Political Action Committee - worked together on SPET campaign that secured $10 million for wildlife crossings with 79% voter approval
• Jackson Hole Wildlife FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Partner in wildlife crossings coalition - contributed to Wildlife-Vehicle Collision Report and supported SPET campaign for wildlife crossings funding
• Voices Jackson HolecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Conservation Leadership Institute (CLI) program - a free eight-week community education program that equips participants with knowledge and skills to become conservation leaders and changemakers in Jackson Hole
• Camina ConmigocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Conservation Leadership Institute (CLI) program - working together to provide transformative leadership training with JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion) principles
• Snake River FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Conservation Leadership Institute (CLI) program - collaboration to advance positive change in conservation and community sectors
• JH Wildlife FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance partner on bear-proof trash can campaign and wildlife feeding Land Development Regulations updates - working together to make Jackson Hole bear-friendly
• Greater Yellowstone CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance partner on bear-proof trash can initiative - collaborated on kickoff event and advocacy for county wildlife feeding regulations
• National Parks Conservation AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Heli No! campaign opposing commercial helicopter tours - working together to protect the soundscape and wildlife of Grand Teton National Park and adjacent public lands
• Winter Wildlands AlliancesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner in Keep Targhee Inbounds campaign - advocating against Grand Targhee Resort expansion into wildlife habitat
• Valley Advocates for Responsible DevelopmentsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner in Keep Targhee Inbounds campaign - working together to prevent resort boundary expansion
• Teton Backcountry AlliancesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner in Keep Targhee Inbounds campaign - protecting backcountry access and wildlife habitat
• Teton Conservation DistrictsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner providing winter wildlife closures information and maps for the Don't Poach the Powder program
• Bridger-Teton National ForestsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency partner with winter wildlife closures (December 1 - May 1) featured in Don't Poach the Powder program
• Grand Teton National ParksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency partner with winter wildlife closures (December 1 - April 30) featured in Don't Poach the Powder program
• Wyoming Game and Fish DepartmentsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner for South Park Wildlife Habitat Management Area closures and wildlife management advocacy
• National Elk RefugesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal wildlife refuge partner with N89 pathway wildlife closures (November 1 - April 30)
• Protect Our Waters JHsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrassroots advocacy partner potentially focused on sewer/septic regulations and water quality protection

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation: Local wildlife protection nonprofit focused on human-wildlife coexistence in Jackson Hole. Directly comparable in geographic focus, mission overlap, and partnership on wildlife crossings and feeding regulations.
• Teton Conservation District: Local conservation district providing natural resource information and partnerships in Teton County. Comparable in conservation education mission and partner on Don't Poach the Powder program and wildlife closures.
• Teton Backcountry Alliance: Local backcountry advocacy group protecting winter wildlife habitat and access in the Tetons. Comparable in mission overlap and coalition partnership on the Keep Targhee Inbounds campaign.
• Valley Advocates for Responsible Development: Local Jackson Hole advocacy organization focused on responsible land use and development. Highly comparable in watchdog approach, geographic focus, and coalition partner on the Keep Targhee Inbounds campaign.
• Winter Wildlands Alliance: National nonprofit focused on protecting winter wildlands and promoting responsible winter recreation. Directly comparable as a coalition partner on the Keep Targhee Inbounds campaign and similar backcountry/wildlife advocacy.
• Greater Yellowstone Coalition: Regional conservation advocacy organization focused on protecting the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Directly comparable in mission, advocacy tactics, donor base, and active coalition partner of the Alliance on wildlife crossings and bear-proof trash can initiatives.

Broad incumbents

• Defenders of Wildlife: National wildlife advocacy nonprofit protecting imperiled species and habitat. Comparable in wildlife-focused mission and advocacy approach, but operates nationally with significantly larger resources.
• National Parks Conservation Association: National nonprofit advocating for National Park Service units. Comparable as a parks-focused advocacy partner on the Heli No campaign, but operates at much larger national scale across 400+ park units.

Others

• Earthjustice: National environmental law organization that led the 2016 wolverine protection lawsuit alongside the Alliance. Comparable as a conservation-aligned partner providing legal advocacy that complements the Alliance's grassroots and policy work.

Regional players

• Wyoming Outdoor Council: Statewide Wyoming conservation advocacy organization. Comparable in mission, advocacy tactics, and political engagement, but operates across the entire state of Wyoming rather than Teton County alone.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/JacksonHoleConservationAlliance
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jackson-hole-conservation

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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