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Two Lesson for Low Cost or No-Cost Marketing for Nonprofits

May 24, 2022 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: wildlife conservation Tagged: marketing, nonprofit

There is no magic wand! There are no easy solutions. Little remains constant. With that said, I learned two lesson for low cost or no-cost marketing for nonprofits. Along with these there are a few other tried and true ways to market a nonprofit on a shoestring. Here’s what’s we’ve done right and what we’ve done wrong over the past 12 years. The Right and Wrong Ways for Low Cost Marketing a Nonprofit When I first explored starting a nonprofit in 2009 I was totally naive. I had absolutely no idea how to market online… well, not much idea about…

10 Facts About African Elephants With Photos and Videos

Apr 20, 2022 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Animal Poaching, Elephants, Human Wildlife Conflict Tagged: Moses Ryakitimbo, peacemaker bees

What a privilege to watch African Elephants! These 10 Facts about African Elephants are from what we’ve learned from personal observation, our Wildlife Heroes and some research. The photos and videos were either taken by Russ or myself. Enjoy! 10 Facts About African Elephants 1. SIZE. The African Elephant is the largest living land mammal on the planet. There are basically two species of African Elephants: The larger Bush or Savannah Elephants and the smaller Forest Elephants. Some of the former, have adapted to dry, arid Namibia and are called Desert Elephants. Although they have really large feet, and…

How you Helped Nikela Help People Saving Wildlife in 2021

Mar 10, 2022 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Elephants, Human Wildlife Conflict Tagged: Baye Pigors, charitable gift, donations, Marnus Roodbol, Moses Arineitwe, Moses Ryakitimbo, Peter Milton, Silke von Eynern

A total of $22,510 was dispersed to six projects in five different countries in Africa. Now in comparison to what the large organizations did, it’s not much. But, for our Wildlife Heroes and the work they do to protect wildlife it made a big difference. Watch what Moses in Tanzania has to say about saving elephants with bees, thanks to your gifts. Over the last decade Nikela has given over $105,000 to 24 projects in eight African countries. Your donations have protected lions in Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Mozambique. Preserved elephants in Tanzania and Malawi. Rescued monkeys in…

10 Questions You Might Ask Before Donating to Our Bee Project to Save Elephants

Feb 22, 2022 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Elephants, Human Wildlife Conflict Tagged: bees save elephants, Moses Ryakitimbo, peacemaker bees, protect farms

Recently Nancy (one of our newest donors) asked a few significant questions regarding our Bee Project to Save Elephants. Although the answers can be found in various places on the website, posting them all in one spot might be helpful to you, and other readers, as you consider donating. 10 Questions to Ask Before Donating to Our Bee Project to Save Elephants ONE: What is the problem between elephants and farmers? In Africa there are places where elephants and humans live in close proximity. On the fenceless boundaries between protected areas and villages, conflict happens. When elephants discover tasty farm…

Why Making New Years Resolutions and Goal Setting Doesn’t Always Work

Jan 6, 2022 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: FAQ Tagged: 2022, Goal Setting, New Year's Resolutions

It’s that time again for making New Years Resolutions and Goal setting. For many of us the Coronavirus pandemic put a huge damper on this. After all, during the past 24 months of COVID so much has changed, especially when it comes to what we can control. Keeping resolutions and achieving goals is all about control… or is it? Don’t you dream of the time when you could make plans to attend a gathering, be at a work conference, a family reunion or a best friend’s wedding? What about plans to travel abroad to that exotic bucket list place, or…