“What we’re capable of doing individually is astonishing, but what we’re capable of doing together is magical.”
— Daniel Wallach, Birdhouse.farm President
Daniel Wallach, President Birdhouse.farm
Daniel Wallach is a social entrepenuer and idea generator who was the first Executive Director of The Colorado Association of Nonprofit Organizations in 1987, a cofounder of the National Council of Nonprofit Associations in 1989 and cofounder of Greensburg GreenTown, an organization that spearheaded the sustainable rebuilding of Greensburg after a tornado destroyed the town in 2007. He has presented on sustainable disaster recovery around the country. Daniel is passionate about healing at the micro and macro levels and has worked with individuals for decades helping guide folks into lives of greater substance and satisfaction.
Previous Projects
The Colorado Association of Nonprofit Organizations
Colorado Nonprofit Association organizations provide resources for those in need, elevate voices, fight to sustain our environment and enrich human experiences.
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Greensburg GreenTown
On May 4th, 2007 an EF5 tornado leveled the rural town of Greensburg, Kansas. Just days after the storm, the community came together and decided to rebuild sustainably, striving to become a model green town for the future. Ever since this landmark commitment was made, Greensburg GreenTown -- a grassroots community-based organization -- has worked side-by-side with city and county officials, business owners and local residents to incorporate sustainable principles into their rebuilding process. We serve as an educational resource for the community, a conduit through which donations can be distributed, and a representative to those outside the community who are interested in the Green Initiative. Our mission is to provide inspiration and leadership to Kiowa County in order to be a model of sustainable living for the world.
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The Emerald City Wizard: Daniel Wallach on Rebuilding Greensburg, Mother Earth
Postcard: Greensburg, Time
Scientific American GreenTown article
Smithsonian Magazine Rebuilding Greensburg Green
The Town that Built Back Green, Washington Post
The Greening of Greensburg, Architect Magazine
Little Green Men Around Town Not from Mars, Pekin Magazine
Building a Model Green Community in Greensburg, Kansas, Mother Earth News
Daniel Wallach, Greensburg Kansas Barn Raising Possibility Out of Disaster, Restorative Leadership
National Council of Nonprofit Associations
The National Council of Nonprofits is the largest network of nonprofits in North America. We champion, inform, and connect organizations across the country to score big wins for nonprofits and the communities they serve.
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