The third annual Wild Prairie Showdown was a smashing success, raising more than $120,000 for the Great Outdoors Foundation and ICON Water Trails. Team GOF had an outstanding showing thanks to the efforts of Rona "Aloha Aina" Berinobis and Afton "The Rural Girl" Holt. This year's event set several records...
Business Record: Local Competitors Raise More Than $120,000 During Wild Prairie Showdown
The Great Outdoors Foundation and ICON Water Trails announced that the third annual Wild Prairie Showdown on Oct. 12, presented by Bolton & Menk, raised more than $120,000 for conservation and outdoor recreation initiatives. The Wild Prairie Showdown is a competition to name the MVP, or Most Valuable Philanthropist. The...
Business Record: Great Outdoors Foundation to Boost Water Quality Projects with New Conservation Fund
The Great Outdoors Foundation is ramping up its water quality efforts with a new conservation fund that will directly provide money for individual projects but also provide matching funds for state and federal water quality programs. The new fund, which was quietly launched last spring, was formally announced Thursday evening...
RELEASE: Great Outdoors Foundation Announces Conservation Fund, Investment from Athene USA
DES MOINES, IA (Oct. 13, 2023) – The Great Outdoors Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of its brand-new fundraising mechanism geared toward multiplying Iowa’s investment in water quality. The Great Outdoors Foundation Conservation Fund is a dynamic funding solution that matches value-driven donors with expertly-selected investment opportunities, ultimately...
