What's Your Manatee Moment? with Allyson Bartlett of 1% for the Planet

Written By Modern Species

In today’s episode, we speak with Allyson Bartlett, Director of Brand and Marketing for 1% for the Planet, about why and how companies and individuals are formalizing their commitment to the planet in ways that does good, feels good, and makes good sense.

1% for the Planet is a global organization that certifies environmental giving. Find more here

Key Points of the Episode:

  • An introduction from Allyson and what 1% for the Planet does.

  • How Allyson began her career in marketing and then realized she was missing out on her core passion: the environment.

  • Gage talks about how the influence of having a childhood nature experience has inspired many current advocates of the environment.

  • Allyson explains briefly her full-circle moment when the Save the Manatee nonprofit embedded into the 1% for the Planet network of nonprofit partners.

  • Allyson explains the 1% for the Planet Global Summit Event, an annual member gathering.

  • What does 1% for the Planet mean?

  • How 1% for the Planet can be a tool to attract and retain values-aligned employees.

  • Gage shares his experience being a member of 1% for the Planet.

  • Allyson shares the focus of the company in last few years.

  • Gage explains why sometimes providing your expertise is more valuable than writing a cheque.

  • Allyson shares giving stories from members of 1% percent of the Planet.

  • Some final tips for people interested in joining 1% percent of the Planet.

Tweetables:

"We recognize we can't solve the climate crisis without recognizing the disproportionate impact that it has on marginalized communities." - Allyson Bartlett [00:18:19]

"When you get involved in a more intimate level, I think the impact is multiplied. Because it's more rewarding for you, it's more valuable for them." - Gage Mitchell [00:30:16]

"I think there's unlimited creativity and accessibility that stems from the creative giving model." - Allyson Bartlett [00:31:26]

"There's so much out there on climate anxiety right now. And that's understandable. But don't get discouraged. Take the first step." - Allyson Bartlett [00:34:14]

"Our planet can't afford business as usual. It's time to take that first step or take that deeper step." - Allyson Bartlett [00:34:14]

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