2012 Religious Leaders Seminar Series »
FREE’s goal is to help increase the understanding of religious leaders as they approach environmental policy. These leaders are influential nodes in a network of congregations, providing a conduit to disseminate market-based environmental ideas, potentially to millions of Americans. FREE will help religious leaders understand the political economy dimensions of environmental policy reform. We will explain how basic economic principles can help achieve green goals with minimum sacrifice to social welfare. Together we will explore how a culture that values America’s founding ideals, secure property rights, and responsible prosperity, can also foster a healthy environment and promote social justice.
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FREE accepts general support from private foundations, corporations, and individuals. FREE does not accept money from any government agency. Nor do we conduct contract research. Nor do we write opinion columns or design seminars at the request of any donor.
FREE maintains a diverse base of support to ensure that no supporter improperly influences our activities. Hence, it is our policy to publicly identify all corporate and foundation donors and the amounts of their gifts. We do not publicize individual donors.
We are sensitive to the potential for conflicts of interest, both actual and apparent, and structure our activities to avoid both. Our programs are co-sponsored by Montana State University.
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If you share in FREE's belief that economic progress can foster a healthy environment and social well-being, please help us continue our educational programs by making a tax deductible contribution. We wish we could offer credit card service for your donation, but the high cost of such service is not a prudent use of your funds. We apologize for the inconvenience, but please send your contribution to FREE the old fashioned way. FREE is designated by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, so all contributions are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.