named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Curriculum Design Studio
Annual immersive professional learning experience for educators to design curriculum grounded in systems thinking and Education for Sustainability.
Education for Sustainability (EfS) Standards and Performance Indicators
Comprehensive framework for K-12 education that includes age-appropriate standards and performance indicators for PreK-2 and up to commencement levels, promoting systems thinking and sustainable worldviews.
Hudson Valley Youth Climate Summit
Virtual event engaging students, educators, and community agencies in sustainability innovation and climate action.
Mental Models of Sustainability Cards
Trademark educational tool used by educators globally to explore cognitive patterns that shape sustainable and unsustainable thinking and support paradigm shifts.
Oxford International Curriculum for Sustainability
Collaborative curriculum development project with Oxford University Press to integrate sustainability into international education frameworks.
Response-able Book and Book Club
Initiative centered on Jaimie Cloud’s book "Response-Able: How to Live Well Over Time on Planet Earth," including a book club for educators and students to reflect on responsibility and sustainability.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Teacher Professional Development 2 activities
- Curriculum development and design support for Education for Sustainability (EfS)Develops and provides tools, frameworks, and guided support for educators to create sustainability-focused curricula, including the EfS Framework and Standards, the Curriculum Design Workbook, and the annual Curriculum Design Studio program. Offers ongoing coaching, peer collaboration, and differentiated professional development to support implementation.
- Professional development and training in sustainability educationDelivers workshops, keynotes, and intensive professional learning experiences for educators, administrators, and faculty across K–12, higher education, and institutions globally. Training focuses on building capacity in Education for Sustainability content, systems thinking, curriculum design, and assessment, with reported transformative impacts on teaching practice.
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Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
- Direct implementation of Education for Sustainability (EfS) programming in schoolsProvides sustainability education programming and support directly to K–12 schools, colleges, and educational organizations, including piloting exemplary curriculum units, assessing student work, and integrating sustainability into school operations such as farm-to-school food systems and building material assessments.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Development and dissemination of educational resources and toolsCreates and sells practical teaching tools and publications to support sustainability education, including the book "Response-Able," "The Fish Game" facilitator materials, Mental Models of Sustainability cards, and curriculum design resources. These are distributed through the Cloud Commons and bookstore for use by educators worldwide.
- Research and publication in Education for Sustainability (EfS)Conducts and contributes to foundational research in sustainability education, including authoring and curating key publications such as "Educating for a Sustainable Future: Benchmarks for Individual and Social Learning" and the book "Response-able: How to Live Well Over Time on Planet Earth," synthesizing insights from scholars and practitioners globally.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$361K
Contributions & grants$62K17%
Program service revenue$286K79%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$13K
expenses
Total expenses$373K
Program expenses56%
Admin / overhead39%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$189K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$155K
Cash$81K
Investments$0
Liabilities$61K
Net assets$94K
Liquid reserves2.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +9.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaimie P Cloud | President | 40 | $175K |
board members · 4
- Ana C Aguirre — Board Member
- Darcy Winslow — Member
- Elliot Jackson — Treasurer
- Roger Saillant — Chairperson
relationships · 49
Who they work with
- Academy for Change Partner — Board Member Darcy Winslow is Managing Partner at Academy for Change.
- Alliance for NJ Environmental Education Partner — Provides workshops and keynotes on sustainability education.
- Arizona State University Partner — Provides faculty training and professional development in sustainability education.
- Beyond Green Sustainable Food Partners Partner — Partner organization whose sustainable food practices mirror the Cloud Institute's sustainability framework.
- Bioneers Partner — Collaborates with the Cloud Institute to align media resources with EfS Standards and Performance Indicators.
- Buckminster Fuller Partner — Quotes Buckminster Fuller to frame the organization's theory of change around building new models to drive transformation.
- Buckminster Fuller Institute Partner — Advisory board membership contributing expertise in sustainability education.
- Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council Partner — Former advisory board member.
- DOE CTE Partner — Partner organization supporting teacher participation in sustainability education programs.
- Dutchess County Board of Cooperative Educational Services Partner — Engaged in sustainability education workshops and professional development.
- Earth's Call Foundation Partner — Board Chairperson Roger Saillant is President of Earth's Call Foundation.
- EcoMotion Partner — Partner organization providing sustainability advising to cities, counties, and institutions.
- EcoRise Partner — Highlighted as a partner organization, though specific collaborative activities are not detailed in the source text.
- Global Footprint Network Partner — Partner organization providing tools for Ecological Footprint accounting and resource management.
- Green Schools National Network Partner — Editorial board membership for Catalyst Journal.
- Hone & Associates Partner — Architectural firm partner focused on socially meaningful and environmentally responsive design.
- International Baccalaureate Partner — Partners to integrate sustainability education within global educational frameworks.
- International Journal of Education for Sustainable Development Partner — Former editorial board member.
- Learning Systems Associates Partner — Partner organization focused on evolving curriculum and instructional practices for 21st century education.
- National Park Service Partner — Collaborates on sustainability education programming and keynotes.
- Natural Pod Partner — Partner providing sustainable furniture for K-12 learning environments.
- North American Association for Environmental Education Partner — Collaborates on environmental and sustainability education initiatives.
- Northwest Earth Institute Partner — Partner organization engaging communities in sustainability through discussion courses and EcoChallenge.
- Omega Institute for Holistic Studies Partner — Hosts the in-person component of the Curriculum Design Studio and provides campus facilities and services
- Oxford University Press Partner — Collaborates on sustainability education workshops, curriculum development, and school programming.
- Possible Partner — Rosemarie Desmarais is co-founder of Possible, a Quebec-based nonprofit that creates educational content for regeneration, indicating a professional affiliation and shared mission.
- Precott College Partner — Mentored doctoral students studying Sustainability Education.
- Project Green Schools Partner — Recognized as friends and colleagues; Cloud Institute attended the 2026 Green Difference Awards hosted by Project Green Schools.
- Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES Partner — Partnered in regional middle school sustainability curriculum development
- Regenesis Group Partner — World leader in regenerative development and partner in sustainability practice.
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Cross-Sector Capacity Building Through Strategic Partnerships 118 orgsmethodology: cross-sector-education-partnershipsBy aligning with partners who share its framework and goals, the organization amplifies its impact across sectors, because strategic collaboration ensures fidelity to core principles while expanding reach and implementation capacity.shared approach: Collective Impact & Aligned Action →
- Co-Development and Context-Tailored Implementation 61 orgsmethodology: co_development_with_schoolsBy co-developing curricula and tailoring support to each school’s context, the organization increases ownership and effectiveness of sustainability education, because locally grounded, collaborative implementation leads to deeper institutional integration and sustained change.shared approach: Experiential Learning with Real-World Application →
- Education for Sustainability as Transformative Framework 61 orgsmethodology: education-for-sustainabilityBy focusing on education *for* sustainability—rather than merely about it—the organization produces students and educators equipped to create sustainable futures, because this proactive, capacity-building approach fosters internal mindset shifts and actionable competencies rather than reactive awareness.shared approach: Experiential Learning with Real-World Application →
- Systems Thinking and Mental Model Shift 61 orgsmethodology: systems_thinkingBy using systems thinking tools and mental model exploration, the organization transforms how educators and students perceive and engage with sustainability challenges, because shifting underlying cognitive frameworks enables lasting behavioral and institutional change.shared approach: Experiential Learning with Real-World Application →
- Whole Systems Institutional Transformation 61 orgsmethodology: whole_systems_approachBy applying a whole systems approach that integrates curriculum, institutional practices, and community engagement, the organization achieves lasting educational transformation, because systemic change requires alignment across multiple interconnected levels rather than isolated interventions.shared approach: Experiential Learning with Real-World Application →