Fairbanks Climate Action Coalition

What Fairbanks Climate Action Coalition does

Fairbanks Climate Action Coalition (FCAC) is a grassroots nonprofit climate justice organization founded in 2015 and headquartered in Fairbanks, Alaska. It organizes communities in Fairbanks and Interior Alaska through four volunteer-led working groups (Interfaith, Keep it in the Ground, Policy and Politics, and Renewable Energy), an education and training program (Tools for Change), and community initiatives including Solarize Fairbanks and the Fairbanks Carbon Reduction Fund. FCAC advocates for renewable energy transition, opposes fossil fuel development, and engages in local and state climate policy, with documented wins including the passage of the Fairbanks North Star Borough Climate Action and Adaptation Plan in June 2024.

The organization's go-to-market is community-led grassroots organizing, mobilizing residents through public meetings, rallies, direct action campaigns, email newsletters, social media, and coalition partnerships. It does not develop proprietary technology; instead, it relies on standard communication platforms (ActionNetwork for email, Squarespace website, Bonfire for merchandise) and operates within a fiscal sponsorship relationship with Native Movement, a 501(c)(3) that provides its tax-exempt status and financial administration. Programs reach Fairbanks and Interior Alaska residents, 19 funded local faith communities, GVEA cooperative members, and local government stakeholders.

FCAC's revenue model rests on individual donations, grants routed through its fiscal sponsor, and merchandise sales (priced close to cost with optional additional donations). Leadership transitioned in 2023 from founding Executive Director Jessica Girard to a three-person co-Executive Director structure (Margi, Tristan Glowa, and Sarah Furman). The organization is governed by a volunteer council, maintains autonomy from institutional investors, and sustains operations through grassroots member support and foundation funding.

Name

Fairbanks Climate Action Coalition

Legal name

Fairbanks Climate Action Coalition

Website

https://fbxclimateaction.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fairbanks Climate Action Coalition is a 2015-founded grassroots nonprofit that organizes Fairbanks and Interior Alaska communities through volunteer working groups, policy advocacy, and renewable energy campaigns toward climate justice and just transition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Climate Advocacy & Community Organizing

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation (BPAGAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Environmental Education & Outreach (BPAGAGAH), Climate Policy, Governance & NDC Support (BPADALAA)

Keywords

• Climate justice advocacy
• Grassroots community organizing
• Renewable energy advocacy
• Environmental policy advocacy
• Just transition organizing

Headquarters

HQ city

Fairbanks

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: Accepts monetary donations from individuals via ActionNetwork platform and mail-in checks to fiscal sponsor Native Movement. Donors can make additional contributions at merchandise purchase. Running fundraising campaigns including anniversary fundraiser with matching donations up to $50,000.
2. Merchandise Sales: Sells branded merchandise (shirts, hoodies, tank tops) through Bonfire platform. Merchandise priced close to cost with optional additional donations. Also sells commemorative anniversary merchandise with tiered donor gifts.
3. Grants and Foundation Funding: Receives grant funding as part of coalition work. Fiscal sponsor is Native Movement (Tax Id: 68-0535413).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fairbanks Climate Action Coalition is a grassroots nonprofit that organizes Fairbanks and Interior Alaska communities through volunteer-led working groups (Interfaith, Keep it in the Ground, Policy and Politics, and Renewable Energy), educational programs such as the Tools for Change training series and Energy Newsletter, and community initiatives including Solarize Fairbanks and the Fairbanks Carbon Reduction Fund. Its work focuses on climate advocacy, fossil fuel opposition, renewable energy transition, and policy engagement at the local and state level.

Product overview

Fairbanks Climate Action Coalition is a grassroots climate justice organization that operates through community organizing and advocacy programs rather than a technology product. Their offerings consist of working groups (Renewable Energy, Policy and Politics, Keep it in the Ground, Interfaith), educational programs (Tools for Change training series, Energy Newsletter), and community initiatives (Solarize Fairbanks, Fairbanks Carbon Reduction Fund). These programs focus on organizing Fairbanks and Interior Alaska communities toward climate action through advocacy, policy engagement, and community education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Renewable Energy Working Group Community-driven advocacy group dedicated to transitioning Fairbanks to renewable energy through organizing, outreach, and engagement with the local electric cooperative GVEA, including advocacy for shutting down coal plants and adding wind projects.
• Policy and Politics Working Group Working group that identifies opportunities for climate action through local and state legislation, builds relationships with legislators, and monitors elections to advance climate policy.
• Keep it in the Ground (KING) Working Group Working group focused on ending state support for fossil fuels by eliminating corporate welfare for fossil fuel corporations and opposing fossil fuel projects.
• Interfaith Working Group Working group that engages local faith leaders to commit to climate action statements and builds collective power across faiths, including providing mini-grants to faith communities for energy efficiency, food justice, and renewable energy projects.
• Tools for Change Training Series Training workshop series providing organizing skills, campaign building, and leadership development for climate justice advocates in Fairbanks and Interior Alaska.
• Solarize Fairbanks Community-led solar initiative that makes solar energy and energy efficiency more affordable and accessible through group purchasing campaigns and discounted energy audits.
• Fairbanks Carbon Reduction Fund Online resource that helps individuals measure and reduce carbon emissions, directing donations to provide energy-efficient upgrades for low- and moderate-income households through Interior Weatherization.
• Energy Newsletter Regular newsletter providing updates on Alaska energy issues, renewable energy developments, and FCAC campaigns and actions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Passed Fairbanks North Star Borough Climate Action and Adaptation Plan after 7 years of organizing
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Native MovementcoreOthersFiscal sponsor of FCAC. FCAC mail donations to Native Movement (Tax Id: 68-0535413). FCAC became an official organization sponsored by Native Movement in 2015. Native Movement provides organizational infrastructure and 501(c)(3) status.
• Just Transition CollectivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide climate organizing coalition formed with FCAC and Native Movement. Hosted first Just Transition Summit in January 2020 in Fairbanks, bringing together different perspectives to create vision for Alaska's future.
• Alaska Climate AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide coalition linking dozens of groups to coordinate climate action. FCAC participates in this broader Alaska climate movement coordination.
• Northern Alaska Environmental CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in non-violent direct action training. Co-organized NVDA training with FCAC and other groups.
• Northern CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in non-violent direct action training. Co-organized NVDA training with FCAC and other groups.
• Alaska Peace CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in non-violent direct action training. Co-organized NVDA training with FCAC and other groups.
• Young Alaskans Training FundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in non-violent direct action training. Co-organized NVDA training with FCAC and other groups.
• Fairbanks Queer CollectiveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosted Decolonization Day event with Native Movement and FCAC, highlighting impacts of gold rush and celebrating Native resilience.
• Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal electric cooperative that FCAC engages with through Renewable Energy Working Group. FCAC advocates for renewable energy goals, board member elections, and energy policy changes at GVEA. FCAC supported GVEA's Strategic Generation Plan commitment to shut down coal plant and add wind projects.
• Solarize FairbanksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity-led solar initiative that FCAC coordinates with as part of Renewable Energy Working Group. Coalition of organizations, community leaders, and volunteers working on solar group purchasing campaign.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xbsky.app/profile/fbxclimateaction.bsky.social
• Facebookfacebook.com/FBXClimateAction
• Instagraminstagram.com/fbxclimateaction
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fbxclimateaction

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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