Introduction
Oceankind’s mission is to improve the health of global ocean ecosystems while supporting the livelihoods of people who rely on them. We seek to advance the policy, science, and technology necessary to reverse the growing threats facing our oceans.
Of the many issues affecting the marine environment today, we believe that climate change, overfishing, habitat loss, and pollution are among the most significant. In pursuing these programs, Oceankind employs two basic approaches. First, our standard grantmaking approach centers on advancing critical policies. Second, our Labs Initiative seeks to accelerate the development of promising conservation technologies.
More information about Oceankind can be found at oceankind.org.
Any media inquiries should be forwarded to info@oceankind.org.
Use of Oceankind Name in Public-Facing Materials
To honor the Advisors’ wish for anonymous grants, we require that funding recipients do not disclose the grant amount, the names of the Advisors, or the name of the Account in any public-facing materials. Unless required by law, refrain from making verbal, print, electronic, or social media announcements regarding your grant, and do not use the names of the Advisors or the Account in any associated spoken or written materials.
Managing Media
Oceankind always wants the focus of its efforts to be on our grantees rather than on us. We need to provide prior approval if additional details about our grants are to be shared.
We also encourage you to keep Oceankind informed of any emerging situations that could generate public or media scrutiny. Open and timely communication helps ensure thoughtful, coordinated responses and supports the shared goal of maintaining trust and credibility with stakeholders.
Should you receive specific questions about Oceankind, please direct their inquiries to our info@oceankind.org email address. If you engage in any media interviews, please do not comment or speculate on the management team or the funders of Oceankind.
If you have any additional questions about Oceankind and our media strategy, please contact Susan Butenhoff at susanbutenhoff@gmail.com, (415) 640-1230.
Acknowledging Funding Recipients in Oceankind Public Communications
We value our relationship with funding recipients and are committed to respecting any guidelines you may have about how your name is used in our public communications. With your permission, we generally limit our communications to acknowledging our funding recipients on our website.
- Permission-Based Acknowledgment: We will always seek permission before naming your organization or project on our website or in any public-facing materials.
- Reciprocal Guidelines: Please share with us specific guidelines on how your name should be represented or any other preferences for how we mention your organization. We are happy to reciprocate and ensure that your name and work are presented in a manner consistent with your communications standards.
Proud to be Your Partner
In conclusion, we are proud to be part of your important work. By following these guidelines, you help us maintain the integrity of our relationship while allowing your organization to shine as the true focus of public communications.
Thank you for your attention to these guidelines.
Have questions? You can reach us at info@oceankind.org.