Bill Taddicken

Experience

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  National Audubon Society

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2007

  Developed and implemented annual strategic plans for effective habitat restoration and management projects to protect endangered species in federally designated critical habitats. Continued managing crane season programs and activities. • Created annual habitat management plans for the sanctuary, including restoration and management projects. • Managed the development and implementation of five wetland restoration projects involving multiple agencies, organizations, and funders. • Developed annual goals, budgets, work priorities, and contracts. • Solicited donors and secured five- and six-figure grants to fund conservation projects. • Formed a partnership of weed management and conservation professionals to combat invasive plants over 200 miles of river habitat. Show less Oversaw day-to-day activities and led daily sunrise and sunset tours, allowing visitors to experience sandhill cranes as they converged in the Platte River Valley each March before continuing north to their nesting grounds. • Designed and managed a reservation system for public crane tours to allow visitors to plan their visit. • Established a volunteer program for crane season which improved customer service and education. • Launched a crane season gift shop which has grown to produce $135K in annual revenue. Show less

  • Assistant Director and Habitat Manager , Rowe Sanctuary

    Jan 1998 - Jan 2007

  • Seasonal Crane Season Coordinator, Rowe Sanctuary

    Jan 1997 - Jan 1998
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  National Audubon Society Inc.

  Jan 2016 - Aug 2023

  Managed all strategic planning, budget development, goal setting, project planning, community outreach, and strategic collaborations to promote the sanctuary’s mission and shepherd initiatives that protected threatened and endangered species while leading to a 600% increase in program participation. • Recruited, trained, and developed a team of six conservation and education professionals and over 100+ annual volunteers to conduct sanctuary operations and initiatives. • Directed assessment, evaluation, and prioritization processes to identify areas of conservation importance and inform resource utilization. • Led extensive projects for the sanctuary, from landscape conservation to building improvements. Selected and supervised contractors and oversaw quality of work and timely completion. • Worked with a diverse team of conservation professionals to create the Whooping Crane Conservation Action Plan. • Led environmental entities in governance of the Platte River Recovery Implementation Program. • Built and maintained collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders to address conservation efforts and address invasive species along the Platte. • Secured $MM in funding from grants by authoring compelling stories regarding conservation needs and successes. • Promoted the sanctuary’s mission and built awareness through media interviews. • Led the $100K design and construction of volunteer housing for individuals supporting the annual, six-week crane season. • Established a volunteer training, engagement, and recognition program. • Recruited and managed the Stewardship Board made up of local professionals and conservation influencers. Show less Led the Nebraska team in organizing and executing conservation work statewide, including Rowe and the Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center. • Collaborated on the recruiting and hiring of the new permanent State Director as well as the Director for Spring Creek. • Led Audubon Nebraska through the development of a five-year strategic plan. • Partnered with a national team of Audubon leaders to develop and lead conservation initiatives across all 50 states.• Managed a team in streamlining and standardizing fundraising policies and procedures to deliver a consistent fund development effort across all centers. Show less

  • Director, Rowe Sanctuary

    Jan 2007 - Aug 2023

  • Interim State Director, Audubon Nebraska

    Jan 2016 - Jan 2018