The focus for the second meeting of this popular Land Protection networking group will be "How land conservation departments onboard and train new land conservation staff". This call is a forum for Land Protection staff and Board to learn from each other, so bring your questions and share your experiences. Conversation is fluid, so other topics of mutual interest may also be discussed. Part of MLTC's Stronger Together networking series. This call will not be recorded.
The focus of this quarter's call will be a look back on 2024 fundraising successes & challenges, and to share plans for 2025. We'll also confirm interest in meeting in person over lunch at the Land Conservation Conference on Friday, March 21 at UMass Amherst.
This is a crash course on the basics of insurance coverage, including policy must-haves and coverage considerations. The session will include ample Q&A time. This free webinar for all New England land trusts is made possible by a partnership of Land Trust Alliance and MLTC, and generous funders of the Land Trust Alliance including an anonymous foundation. To register for the event, you'll need to log in or make a free account. Please reach out to Mariah at mfogg@lta.org for any support or questions.
The topic this quarter will be "Database Tools & Management - What Are Organizations Using? / How Happy are You". Be ready to share your experiences and ask questions, so we can learn from each other. As the conversation is often fluid, other topics of mutual interest may be discussed. Part of MLTC's Stronger Together networking program. This call will not be recorded.
Join this inaugural networking session for Land Protection staff, where the focus will be: Landowner Outreach, Including Landowner Workshops. This call is a forum for Land Protection staff to learn from each other, so bring your questions and share your experiences. Conversation in similar affinity groups is fluid, so other topics of mutual interest may also be discussed. Part of MLTC's Stronger Together networking series for staff and Board members. This call will not be recorded.
A strong volunteer program is a backbone of small-staffed land trusts. What makes a successful program? How to build it, and equally, how to maintain it? Insights, experiences, and questions from attending Zoomers are welcome. Conversation is fluid, so other topics of mutual interest may also be discussed. Part of MLTC's Stronger Together networking series for staff and Board members. This call will not be recorded.
Conversation on these calls is driven by current issues and concerns of those participating so this is a great place to bring questions for your peers. Part of MLTC's Stronger Together networking series for land trust staff and Board members. This call will not be recorded. Contact Robb Johnson (robb@massland.org) for more information.
Online. Eight-part course starting January 16.
Applications are now closed.
The Land Trust Alliance, in partnership with MLTC, will host an 8-part virtual leadership and management training program for executive directors. This cohort-based experience will give staff leadership an opportunity to build their skills and bolster organizational effectiveness. In addition to the highly interactive sessions, the program also includes work on an organization-specific improvement project and the opportunity to sign up for one-on-one coaching sessions.
Wildlands Trust Stewardship Training Center
549 Mast Road, Plymouth, MA
This event is an opportunity to join other early conservation career professionals for networking and fun! Arrival time is between 4:30 - 5:30 pm on Friday, we will have dinner and other nighttime activities. Saturday will include breakfast at 9:00 am and a group hike from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm. Checkout time on Saturday is 12:00 pm.
Overnight lodging options include tent camping or staying in bunk rooms in the Stewardship Center.
