Let's work together to build a better world.
We believe that a global network of partners committed to furthering humane education is essential to achieve the compassionate, equitable, and regenerative future we envision.
Join the Humane Education Coalition to achieve common goals, receive the support of mentors and peers, expand your network, and take advantage of unique benefits. Together, we can do so much more.
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As a backbone organization for the field of humane education, the Coalition believes in collaboration. We have the professionalism and experience necessary to invest in the process of community engagement and shared decision-making. Our strong links to the worldwide community of organizations and experts involved in the Coalition allow us to achieve our mutual goals and implement initiatives more effectively.
The Coalition provides support, leadership, and credibility to all our partners. We possess a deep and extensive understanding of humane education, including the issues and priorities we all share in this field. We also leverage our key resources, such as our development, media, and advocacy capabilities, to positively promote the Coalition and its work.
Finally, there is no mandatory fee or time commitment required with Coalition partnership! We strive to reduce barriers between our constituents and the tools they need to teach, learn, and thrive. This is why we don't charge mandatory fees for our programs and initiatives. Instead, we encourage all partners to invest in the Coalition in unique ways, including in-kind contributions and networking.
The Coalition provides support, leadership, and credibility to all our partners. We possess a deep and extensive understanding of humane education, including the issues and priorities we all share in this field. We also leverage our key resources, such as our development, media, and advocacy capabilities, to positively promote the Coalition and its work.
Finally, there is no mandatory fee or time commitment required with Coalition partnership! We strive to reduce barriers between our constituents and the tools they need to teach, learn, and thrive. This is why we don't charge mandatory fees for our programs and initiatives. Instead, we encourage all partners to invest in the Coalition in unique ways, including in-kind contributions and networking.
Take advantage of the many benefits of partnership with the Humane Education Coalition.
Be the Change:
- Take part in global, systemic change through the Coalition's groundbreaking initiatives.
- Serve on committees and have a voice on key issues that shape the Coalition and our objectives.
Network and Share:
- Draw on the expertise of others around the world and expand your professional network.
- Access all Coalition meetings, events, and training opportunities.
- Connect with other partners in our exclusive Facebook group.
- Share resources with a diverse group of partners, reducing duplication of effort.
- Share your expertise by contributing to our partner-driven events and publications, including our video series, academic journal, resource toolkit, and the Humane Summit virtual speaker series.
Access Resources:
- Access collaborative funding opportunities, including grants and sponsorships.
- Receive special discounts on beneficial materials, trainings, and events.
- Access humane education consulting services.
Increase Visibility:
- Enhance your organization's visibility by participating in unique public relations opportunities, including leveraging your efforts with online promotions and a feature on our podcast, Connected Roots.
Be Recognized:
- Earn recognition through our annual excellence award, which honors a distinguished organization that has made a significant contribution to the field of humane education.
- Build credibility for your education program through our innovative accreditation opportunities.
The Coalition welcomes organizations that are involved in, committed to, or considering solving issues that impact humans, animals, and/or the natural world through education.
This may include nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, cooperatives, social enterprises, businesses, professional associations, foundations, government agencies, youth groups and clubs, and other similar entities.
This may include nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, cooperatives, social enterprises, businesses, professional associations, foundations, government agencies, youth groups and clubs, and other similar entities.
- The purpose of this Coalition is to bring together organizations involved in the field of humane education, to identify the common elements of each entity, and to collaboratively achieve agreed-upon goals.
- For the purposes of these guidelines, a Coalition is defined as a collection of entities joined together for a common purpose. This Coalition may serve as both exposure for and unity of its partners.
- Any organization seeking partnership will be accepted on the same basis as all existing partners. Partnership in other such organizations, associations, or coalitions does not preclude partnership in this Coalition.
- Partners appoint at least one (1) individual to act as a representative to the Coalition. It is recommended that this individual be authorized and capable of making decisions on behalf of the partner organization.
- Partners may choose to be intrinsically involved in the development and implementation of the Coalition's initiatives, or they may take advantage of our programs and partner benefits only. There is no time commitment required for partner involvement.
- Partners are committed to professional competence in their careers or career pursuits. As an ongoing part of their work, Coalition partners apply their collective experience, skills, and expertise to help the Coalition advance the field of humane education.
- Partners are encouraged to participate in any Coalition-related meeting, event, or other activity. Increased participation in Coalition activities supports our shared efforts and allows all partners to more effectively benefit. When partners accept responsibility for a task or assignment, they recognize that the Coalition is depending on their follow-through and commitment.
- Partners practice the highest standards of ethics in their professional activities and engagements, including integrity, fairness, and honesty in their conduct of all Coalition relations. Organizations that are involved in illegal or illicit activities will not be permitted to join the Coalition and must disclose any activity of this nature prior to becoming a partner.
- Partners acknowledge the unique contributions and values of other partners. They maintain a willingness to compromise, treat others with compassion, and work collaboratively. It is important that each partner has an equitable voice in how decisions are made, initiatives are executed, and benefits are received. As Coalition initiatives are developed, partners agree to use sound judgment in their decision-making within the Coalition.
- A sense of cooperation, despite varying sizes of partners, is essential to the Coalition’s success. Partnership does not mean that all responsibilities are equally divided within the Coalition, but that each partner is respected for the unique qualities it brings to our work.
- Partner representatives are flexible, tolerant, and civil in their dealings with other partners. They demonstrate an ability to understand and respect other points of view, even when there is a disagreement. Partners seek mediation from the Coalition if an issue arises. The Coalition maintains objectivity in all Coalition-related matters.
- Partners agree to focus on commonalities between entities, and they recognize that the Coalition will not tolerate any coercion to agree on items contrary to an organization's identity or core principles. They agree to foster an atmosphere of mutual respect, safety, and understanding. Partners are committed to the Coalition’s mission, values, and strategies. While our values may align with many religious beliefs, the Coalition is secular in all our operational activities and educational approaches.
- Partners recognize that it may take a considerable amount of time to develop and execute the agreed-upon objectives. They make an effort to keep the Coalition informed of their organization's related activities. They commit to reading Coalition reports and publications to keep abreast of the Coalition’s activities, and they agree to disseminate relevant information to their organization's employees, stakeholders, and/or members.
- Partners invest in the Coalition annually in one (1) or more of the following ways:
- Financial - a financial contribution in an amount that is meaningful to the partner
- In-Kind - an in-kind contribution of staff or volunteer time or material resources
- Networking - a contribution of assistance with connecting and referring the Coalition to key organizations, funders, individuals, or other entities for fundraising, partner recruitment, and initiative development.
- Partners may display the Humane Education Coalition partner logo on their website or promotional documents. The logo provided shall not be altered in any way without approval from the Coalition
- These guidelines are not comprehensive of every issue or situation that may occur, and they should not be perceived as such. The Coalition may revise these guidelines from time to time by approval of the Board of Directors.
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Coalition partner! We are currently undergoing a strategic transition at HEC. As a result, we feel it is prudent to pause some of our activities, including developing new partnerships. However, we are keeping a list of all interested organizations and plan to reach out when we are able to resume partnerships. If your organization would like to be added to this list, please contact us at join@hecoalition.org. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
"[The Coalition's vision is to empower us, and it is truly an honor to have been selected to participate in this groundbreaking initiative for our future and for the future of all life on our marvelous planet."
- Magaly Madrid, Everyday Humane