The Upper Saranac Foundation (USF) is pleased to announce that we have been awarded a grant of $11,815 through the Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program to support Strengthening Organizational Capacity Through CRM Modernization.
This award will fund the acquisition and implementation of an integrated, cloud-based Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) system designed to enhance organizational effectiveness by modernizing our data infrastructure in support of watershed protection.
By improving how we manage information and engagement, this investment will allow USF to better track relationships with supporters, strengthen donor stewardship, improve communications, and enhance our ability to share timely science-based information related to water quality and ecosystem health. Ultimately, this improved capacity will support more effective stewardship of the Upper Saranac watershed.
Strong organizational systems are essential to sustaining long-term environmental protection efforts. With enhanced tools to support collaboration, outreach, and strategic decision-making, USF will be better positioned to advance its mission of protecting the water quality, natural beauty, and ecological integrity of Upper Saranac Lake and its surrounding watershed.
We are grateful to the Lake Champlain Basin Program for recognizing the importance of capacity-building investments that help local watershed organizations operate more effectively and sustainably.
We look forward to sharing updates as implementation moves forward and appreciate the continued support of our community, partners, and donors who make this work possible.