Planning Tools
Sustainability Director/Coordinator Job Template
Want to make a big impact on sustainability? Become your league’s Sustainability Director! This template will give you the basic job description, make the job your own!
Though they’re worth it, sometimes sustainability initiatives can be a costly investment. Check out our list of grants that community leagues can use to make the difference!
Green Leagues Recommended Contractor List
Managing a green energy project can be difficult and time-consuming. But having an experienced contractor that understands the unique needs of your Community League can make the process a lot easier. That’s why we have put together a list of Green Leagues approved contractors for your solar PV and energy efficiency projects. Contractors were selected based on a combination of factors, including overall industry experience, and experience working with Community Leagues and other not-for-profits.
Community League Recommended Contractor List
The Community League Recommended Contractor List is a collection of contractors that specific community leagues have used for various past projects and found them to be excellent to work with. This list has been curated by the EFCL to help leagues find contractors that meet their general, electrical, roofing, HVAC, and maintenance contracting needs. For more information about how the list was curated, read about the procurement process on page 2.
Though this list is intended to reduce the amount of stress in finding a contractor, it is still important to make sure that your final contractor is right for you. Examples of questions to ask potential contractors are also included in this document.
You can find the Community League Recommended Contractor List.
NOTE: The recommended contractor list was a pilot project and the list is now closed. The success of this pilot project will be evaluated in 2019.
Past Workshops
The Green Leagues Program hosts many workshops throughout the year in order to assist those who want to learn more about the great sustainability things that community leagues can do! Click here to review what we have covered in the past.
Programming In A Box Guidebooks
The EFCL works develop content-specific Programming In A Box guidebooks to assist community league members in creating programs, services, and activities that add value for their community. These resources complement the other tools and materials in the EFCL’s resource library and can be accessed by Community League’s and their boards.
These guides were created to help community leagues carry out programs, services, and activities that add value for their community.
Current Guides available for download:
Energy Resources
There are so many different options for energy initiatives in your community league!
To start an energy initiative in your community, visit our Energy Initiative Resources Guide!
Hosting an Energy/Engagement Event
Hosting an event and want some suggestions about how to engage your audience? Here is a list of people who know how to make energy efficiency and solar power fun to get you started!
Kids Crafts
There are tons of solar powered crafts out there but here are a few that might interest you!
Sun Dial
Solar Oven
Sunscreen Drawing
Water Initiatives
There are many different options for water initiatives in your community league!
To start a water initiative in your community, visit our Water Initiative Resources Guide!
Potential Sustainability Initiatives to Try
There are so many activities that community leagues can do to engage their communities in sustainable practices! Find the ones that interest you and then check out the links below for resources to make them happen!
Nature Specific Resources
Read our nature specific initiatives list to find some inspiration for your project!
April 2019 Bee Hotel Contest!
Click here for more information about the Bee Hotel Contest hosted in April 2019.
