What One Hundred Miles does

One Hundred Miles is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit coastal advocacy organization founded in 2014 by Megan Desrosiers and headquartered in Brunswick, Georgia. The organization operates three offices across Brunswick, Darien, and Savannah, covering seven Georgia coastal counties (Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, McIntosh) and protecting the state's 100-mile coast, which encompasses 9 major estuaries, 14 major barrier islands, and 400,000 acres of salt marsh. Its mission is to protect Georgia's coastal environment, wildlife, and communities through advocacy, education, and community engagement. The organization has grown from 2 employees to 14 staff and from $250,000 to more than $1.5 million in annual budget over a decade.

Name

One Hundred Miles

Legal name

One Hundred Miles Inc.

Website

https://onehundredmiles.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

One Hundred Miles is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that protects Georgia's 100-mile coast through advocacy, education, and community engagement, serving 1,200+ donors and 30,000+ advocates across seven coastal counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Conservation Advocacy Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental Education, Capacity Building & Community Engagement (BPADALAO)

Keywords

• Coastal conservation advocacy
• Environmental nonprofit
• Wildlife protection
• Community education programs
• Membership fundraising

Headquarters

HQ city

Brunswick

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Memberships: One Hundred Miles generates revenue primarily through annual memberships at various levels (Horseshoe Crab $25, Sturgeon $50, Indigo $100, Oystercatcher $250, Loggerhead $500, Right Whale $750, Spartina Society $1,000+), one-time donations, and monthly Coastal Champions giving programs. The organization also receives planned gifts and capital campaign contributions.
2. Sponsorships and Events: Revenue generated through event sponsorships (Mile Marker Party, sponsorship opportunities), and special events that engage supporters and donors for the organization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

One Hundred Miles is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that protects Georgia's 100-mile coast through advocacy, education, and community engagement. It offers advocacy programs connecting a 30,000+ supporter network to take action on coastal issues, environmental education programs (Naturalist 101, Master Birder, Issues Investigations), a tiered annual membership program ($25 to $1,000+), and the Our Georgia Coast multimedia storytelling campaign.

Product overview

One Hundred Miles is a nonprofit coastal advocacy organization offering a suite of engagement programs rather than a commercial software product. The organization operates advocacy programs connecting a 30,000+ member network to take action on coastal issues, education programs including Naturalist 101, Master Birder, and Issues Investigations, a membership program with tiered annual levels from $25 to $1,000+, the Our Georgia Coast multimedia storytelling campaign, and online action alert tools for citizen engagement. These programs work together to advance the organization's mission of protecting Georgia's 100-mile coast through advocacy, education, and community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Program Annual tiered membership program (Horseshoe Crab $25, Sturgeon $50, Indigo $100, Oystercatcher $250, Loggerhead $500, Right Whale $750, Spartina Society $1,000+) offering car decals, event invitations, recognition in donor listings, member rates on programs, and discounts on merchandise for individuals supporting coastal conservation.
• Coastal Champions Monthly Giving Monthly recurring giving program where donors commit to ongoing contributions of $15 or more per month to support coastal conservation work.
• Naturalist 101 Education Program Outdoor and environmental education initiative teaching coastal ecology and conservation to residents and visitors along Georgia's 100-mile coast.
• Master Birder Program Specialized birding education program providing in-depth training on bird identification, behavior, and conservation along Georgia's coast.
• Issues Investigations Series Educational event series investigating specific coastal conservation issues facing Georgia's coast, including data center impacts, to inform and mobilize community members.
• Youth Environmental Leadership Program (YELP) Youth-focused program developing environmental leadership skills among young people through hands-on education, the Nature and the Arts series, and digital education programs.
• Online Advocacy Action Tools Online petition and email tools enabling citizens to contact legislators, sign petitions, and submit public comments on coastal protection measures.
• Mile Marker Party Fundraising Event Annual flagship fundraising and community event that engages supporters and donors, featuring sponsorship opportunities to support the organization's mission.
• Our Georgia Coast Storytelling Campaign Multimedia storytelling initiative featuring video profiles of coastal partners and stakeholders—including Gilliard Farms, Little St. Simons Island, SICARS, Sapelo Sea Farms, SOLO, Strong Roots 9, and Savannah State University—to expand awareness and promote preservation of Georgia's coast.

Quantifiable outcome

• 89% of expenses go directly to mission-related programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Gilliard FarmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSixth-generation farmer Gilliard Farms is a partner in the Our Georgia Coast storytelling campaign, showcasing sustainable, organic farming practices and the connection between agriculture and coastal communities.
• Little St. Simons IslandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLittle St. Simons Island is a partner in the Our Georgia Coast storytelling campaign, highlighting the natural wonder and preservation efforts of Georgia's barrier islands.
• Sapelo Island Cultural And Revitalization Society (SICARS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSICARS preserves Gullah/Geechee culture, land, and community on Sapelo Island. One Hundred Miles actively supports SICARS in zoning and land rights advocacy efforts.
• Sapelo Sea FarmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSapelo Sea Farms provides clams and wild oysters from Georgia's waters. Featured in the Our Georgia Coast storytelling campaign.
• Save Our Legacy Ourself (SOLO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSOLO preserves Sapelo Island's cultural heritage through agricultural innovation. Featured in the Our Georgia Coast storytelling campaign.
• Strong Roots 9minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong Roots 9 at Gilliard Farms honors the past while growing the future through culinary excellence and heritage career readiness. Partner in the Our Georgia Coast campaign.
• Georgia Department of Natural Resources - Wildlife Resources DivisioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGA DNR Wildlife Resources Division conserves and promotes fishing, hunting and wildlife resources. OHM is a member of the Georgia Sea Turtle Cooperative and works with DNR on wildlife protection.
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNOAA provides scientific advice and data for managing living resources. OHM collaborates with NOAA on right whale protection and other marine conservation efforts.
• Savannah State University - Marine & Environmental ScienceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSavannah State University's Marine & Environmental Science program emphasizes hands-on student research. Featured in the Our Georgia Coast storytelling campaign.
• ManometcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManomet uses science and collaboration to strengthen bird migration routes, coastal ecosystems, and working lands. OHM partners with Manomet's Georgia Bight Shorebird Conservation Initiative.
• Georgia Water CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOHM convenes with the Georgia Water Coalition during legislative sessions to advocate for water protection policies at the state Capitol.
• Dark Sky InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to address light pollution impacts on sea turtles and nocturnal wildlife through dark sky advocacy.
• Georgia Sea Turtle CooperativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOHM is a member of the Georgia Sea Turtle Cooperative and serves as project leader for the SSI Sea Turtle Project.
• Georgia Shorebird AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOHM is a member of the Georgia Shorebird Alliance working to protect shorebird nesting sites and migration corridors.
• Horseshoe Crab Recovery CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOHM is a member of the Horseshoe Crab Recovery Coalition dedicated to protecting this keystone coastal species.
• Georgia Saltwater Anglers AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOHM partners with the Georgia Saltwater Anglers Association to advocate for redfish population protection, sustainable fishing access, and responsible fishing practices.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights12 records

Direct peers

• Georgia Conservancy: Statewide Georgia environmental advocacy nonprofit whose water resources program work closely parallels OHM's coastal water and land use advocacy. Shares overlapping Georgia policy focus and donor base.
• Altamaha Riverkeeper: Georgia-based waterway advocacy organization protecting the Altamaha River basin, which overlaps OHM's coastal geography. Several OHM staff (e.g., Jenifer Hilburn, Susan Inman) previously led Altamaha Riverkeeper, evidencing direct organizational and mission overlap.
• Georgia Water Coalition: Statewide coalition OHM convenes with at the Georgia Capitol for water protection policy advocacy. Functions as a peer/coalition partner with direct overlap in mission and policy work.
• Manomet: Conservation science organization and OHM partner on the Georgia Bight Shorebird Conservation Initiative. Operates a comparable model of science-driven coastal bird and habitat protection with regional programs.
• Coastal Conservation League: South Carolina-based coastal advocacy nonprofit and OHM founder Megan Desrosiers' former employer. Operates an analogous model of community-led advocacy, education, and policy engagement on coastal conservation issues — the most direct regional comparator for OHM.

Broad incumbents

• Southern Environmental Law Center: Regional environmental law and policy organization across the Southeast that awarded OHM's founder its 2024 leadership award. Operates with a much larger budget and legal team, but pursues overlapping regional conservation and policy goals.
• Oceana: International ocean conservation organization that works on issues overlapping OHM's coastal advocacy, including offshore drilling opposition that OHM has galvanized at the state level.
• Center for Biological Diversity: National nonprofit focused on endangered species and habitat protection, including sea turtle and right whale advocacy that aligns with OHM's wildlife programs. Operates at much larger scale across many geographies.
• Surfrider Foundation: National coastal advocacy nonprofit with volunteer-driven chapter network — a structural analogue to OHM's 30,000+ advocate model. Operates on similar advocacy, education, and grassroots engagement principles across many coastlines.
• National Audubon Society: National bird and habitat conservation organization whose coastal bird protection work (e.g., shorebird migration corridors) parallels OHM's wildlife programs, including shorebird and Master Birder initiatives.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xfacebook.com/OneHundredMilesGA?ref=hl
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC7Pv3-AvAOaj1JiN9dY2p-w
• Facebookfacebook.com/OneHundredMilesGA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/one-hundred-miles
• Instagraminstagram.com/onehundredmiles

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

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