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With continued strong support from our members, major donors, foundations and corporations, WWF’s FY11 financial results were strong. Investment in conservation programs increased 8% over FY10 levels—breaking the $200 million mark for the first time in WWF’s 50 year history.

A large portion of our programmatic growth was driven by continued confidence, and resultant increased investment, by government funding sources to support our work in Coastal East Africa, the Congo Basin, the Coral Triangle and other areas. Government grants and contracts provided $43.8 million, representing 18 percent of WWF’s total $238.5 million in operating revenue—a 68 percent increase over the last three years.

The remaining components of operating revenue included contributions amounting to $123.2 million, or 52 percent. Major donor fundraising reached its highest giving level ever with a $7 million increase from last year for our conservation work with tigers, our local-to-global markets initiatives and climate adaptation. Our membership program also achieved its highest level of support at $46.5 million. WWF Network revenues, in-kind, and other revenues rounded out the remaining 30 percent.

WWF continued to maximize efficiencies and exercise spending discipline, holding Finance and Administration expenses to FY10 levels. This, along with the exceptional programmatic growth, resulted in 85 percent of total spending directed to worldwide conservation activities—the highest percentage in recent history.

As we reflect on the many conservation challenges we faced and successes we achieved over the last 50 years, one reality has remained solid and ever-increasing—the support from our many members, partners, colleague organizations and others who share our common goal of protecting the future of nature and future generations. We are sincerely grateful for that continued support. 

Michael Bauer, Chief Financial Officer

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