Accreditation of Land Trusts: From the Big Picture to Organizational Impact
|
|
- Bertha Chambers
- 5 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 Accreditation of Land Trusts: From the Big Picture to Organizational Impact Linda J. Mead, President and CEO for the Environmental Grantmakers Affinity Group October 31, 2013
2 The Land Trust Accreditation Commission was incorporated in April The accreditation program first became available to land trusts in of more than 1700 land trusts in America have achieved Accreditation as of October 2013.
3 Accredited land trusts span the country from Alaska to Florida and Maine to Arizona. Accredited land trusts account for 52% of the 20,645,165 acres currently owned in fee or protected by a conservation easement held by a land trust. Tamara Van Ryn, Director, Land Trust Accreditation Commission
4 The accreditation seal is a mark of distinction in land conservation. It recognizes organizations for meeting national standards for: Excellence Upholding the public trust Ensuring that conservation efforts are permanent
5 A 2-Year Timeline: Start to Finish February 4, 2010 Part-time staff assigned to begin the initial process -- Put off registering for accreditation until after summer 2010 to complete baselines/ as-is reports and annual monitoring -- July 2010 Completed the Assessing Your Organization document August 13, 2010 Register & pay registration fee ($750) September 2, 2010 Submit pre-application November 18, 2010 Submit full application & pay application fee ($7,000) March 18, 2011 Receive phone interview agenda March 25, 2011 Phone interview March 29, 2011 Receive request for additional information May 31, 2011 Submit response to request for additional information July 27, 2011 Receive notification of tabling of application and request for follow-up material October 28, 2011 Submit follow-up material February 9, 2012 Accredited
6 Who Should Be Involved Initial review: someone who understands the organization Point person: gathers documents and organizes the application Detailed; in-house; some history with the organization Stay on top of deadlines Assemble many pieces of the application from various sources and people Staff leadership: Exec. Director, acquisition, stewardship, development, financials and operating procedures Board: chair, treasurer, attorney, experience with accreditation process, communications skills Staff Leadership role: oversight, trouble-shooting, ensure adherence to deadlines, assign responsibilities, prepare Board committee for involvement, regular reports to Board, liaison with outside consultants/accreditation Commission if necessary
7 Prepare to Begin Ensure monitoring of all easements within the past months with at least two years of history Complete Assessing Your Organization document Adopt LTA Standards & Practices Make sure your financial records are in topnotch shape We also did the following: Refined land acquisition criteria matrix Revised bylaws Adopted three new policies in accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
8 Focus on Stewardship Practices Update all Baselines Ensure your monitoring is adequate Make sure you have records of visiting every fee property as well as easements Make sure your records are complete and current
9 The Notebook Standardization Organization Fonts and headings Easier for Commission Tabs Purchase major ones and Standard 1-12 tabs Use colored paper as dividers for the Practices and Attachments
10 Required Standards to be Addressed Standard 1: Mission The land trust has a clear mission that serves a public interest, and all programs support that mission. Standard 2: Compliance with Laws The land trust fulfills its legal requirements as a nonprofit tax-exempt organization and complies with all laws. Standard 3: Board Accountability The land trust board acts ethically in conducting the affairs of the organization and carries out the board s legal and financial responsibilities as required by law. Standard 4: Conflicts of Interest The land trust has policies and procedures to avoid or manage real or perceived conflicts of interest. Standard 5: Fundraising The land trust conducts fundraising activities in an ethical and responsible manner. Standard 6: Financial and Asset Management The land trust manages its finances and assets in a responsible and accountable way. Standard 7: Volunteers, Staff and Consultants The land trust has volunteers, staff and/or consultants with appropriate skills and in sufficient numbers to carry out its programs. Standard 8: Evaluating and Selecting Conservation Projects The land trust carefully evaluates and selects its conservation projects. Standard 9: Ensuring Sound Transactions The land trust works diligently to see that every land and easement transaction is legally, ethically and technically sound. Standard 10: Tax Benefits The land trust works diligently to see that every charitable gift of land or easements meets federal and state tax law requirements. Standard 11: Conservation Easement Stewardship The land trust has a program of responsible stewardship for its easements. Standard 12: Fee Land Stewardship The land trust has a program of responsible stewardship for the land it holds in fee for conservation purposes.
11 Master Policy Documents Conflict of Interest Policy Whistleblower Policy Gift Acceptance Policy Delegation of Real Estate Transaction Approval Authority Investment Policy and Distribution Guideline Statement Document Destruction Policy Record Storage and Retention Policy Conservation Easement Enforcement Policy Conservation Amendment Policy Stewardship Funding Policy
12 Ensuring Adequate Recordkeeping On-site and off-site storage Hard copies Electronic Records Storage 2002 Open Public Records Act (OPRA)
13 Cost of Accreditation including all steps in process Projected Expenses Actual Expenses Shortages Excesses Personnel $11, $55, $44, Contract Services $1, $3, $2, Copying $ $ $ Materials and Supplies $ $ $ Mailings 0 $87.00 $87.00 Transportation 0 $ $ Fireproof Cabinet and Keys 0 $1, $1, Legal Services 0 $4, $4, Accreditation Fees 0 $7, $7, TOTAL $12, $73, $ $61,571.00
14 Time Personnel President Vice President Director of Stewardship Director of Land Preservation Director of Operations Director of Gifts & Grants Associate Director of Stewardship Outreach and Stewardship Associate Conservation Biologist Land Preservation Associate Staff Attorney Administrative Assistant Stewardship Interns Contract Services Special Projects Trustees on Accreditation Team 175 hours 30 hours 650 hours 75 hours 50 hours 30 hours 65 hours 180 hours 65 hours 100 hours 30 hours 100 hours 80 hours 320 hours 40 hours
15 Ah ha! The Big Surprise Revised State Easement Template Revised Donation Easement Template Walk-through of changes made and accepted by Accreditation Commission
16 Lessons Learned Identify funding to assist with costs: ie, foundation grants, private donor, assistance through Land Trust Alliance Be sure you re ready before you start Use this to strengthen your organization Realize where this fits within the life cycle of your organization Expect surprises and don t let them deter you Keep going: Once you re invested, you ll want to finish Announce and celebrate: Take advantage of using this to gain more support for your organization
17 A 2010 survey of accredited land trusts noted the following with respect to accreditation: 96% report the process strengthened their organization 63% report it being easier to meet agency/funder requirements 51% of those with staff report the sense of teamwork among staff is stronger
18 In 2012, D&R Greenway was among the first 10% of land trusts nationwide to be accredited. Accreditation provides the public with an assurance that D&R Greenway meets high quality standards and that their conservation work is permanent. Tamara Van Ryn, Director, Land Trust Accreditation Commission
Crosswalk Comparison: 2004 to 2017
Crosswalk Comparison: 2004 to 2017 Wondering what happened to a practice (or part of a practice) from the 2004 version of Land Trust Standards and Practices in the revised Standards? See the crosswalk
More informationCanadian Land Trust - Standards and Practices
Canadian Land Trust - Crosswalk Comparison: 2005 to Standard 1: Ethics, Mission and Community Engagement 1A Mission 1B Planning and 1B Mission, Planning and Evaluation Reworded: Practices 1A and 1B combined.
More information2018 Requirements Manual An In-Depth Look at Changes to the Requirements
2018 Requirements Manual An In-Depth Look at Changes to the Requirements Executive Summary The Requirements Manual helps land trusts understand how the Land Trust Accreditation Commission verifies that
More informationWhat You Can Plan For
February 2017 Alliance Board Approves Revised Standards March 2017 New Standards Available Online for Download June 2017 Every Alliance Member Land Trust Must Pass a Resolution Adopting the Revised Standards
More informationSample Renewal Additional Information Request
Sample Renewal Additional Information Request February 25, 2015 Jim Smith Green Acres Land Trust 123 Main Street Anywhere, NY 12345 Dear Jim: Thank you for submitting your organization s application for
More informationRevising Land Trust Standards and Practices: What Needs to be Changed and Why
Revising Land Trust Standards and Practices: What Needs to be Changed and Why Land Trust Standards and Practices was first developed and later revised by and for the land trust community in partnership
More informationRevision of the Canadian Land Trust Standards and Practices - Preliminary Consultation
Revision of the Canadian Land Trust Standards and Practices - Preliminary Consultation Background Info The Canadian Land Trust Standards and Practices (CLT S&P) are the ethical and technical guidelines
More informationStandards and Practices
LAND TRUST Standards and Practices Ethical and Technical Guidelines for the Responsible Operation of a Land Trust Revised 2017 Introduction Land Trust Standards and Practices are the ethical and technical
More informationLAND TRUST BUSINESS PLAN
EDMONTON & AREA LAND TRUST LAND TRUST BUSINESS PLAN 2006 2010 Prepared by Barbara Heidenreich for the Founding Shareholders of the Edmonton and Area Land Trust October 25, 2006 Table of Contents 1. EXECUTIVE
More informationOverwhelmed? This can help!
Overwhelmed? This can help! CT Land Conservation Council Conference 3/17/18 Amanda Branson Executive Director, Naromi Land Trust Sherman is the northern most town in Fairfield County Founded in 1968 Accredited
More informationAccreditation. A Land Trust s Guide to Understanding Key Elements of Accreditation. Redline Version: Shows changes from April 2013 edition
Accreditation Requirements Manual A Land Trust s Guide to Understanding Key Elements of Accreditation Redline Version: Shows changes from April 2013 edition 36 Phila Street, Suite 2, Saratoga Springs,
More informationCanadian Land Trust Standards and Practices
Canadian Land Trust Standards and Practices 2019 Table of Contents STANDARD 1 - Ethics, Mission and Community Engagement... 4 STANDARD 2 - Compliance with Laws... 5 STANDARD 3 - Board Accountability...
More informationConservation Easement Stewardship
Conservation Easements are effective tools to preserve significant natural, historical or cultural resources. Conservation Easement Stewardship Level of Service Standards March 2013 The mission of the
More informationLand Transaction Procedures Approved July 17, 2012
Land Transaction Procedures Approved July 17, 2012 Purpose: The Greenbelt Land Trust (GLT) acquires fee title or conservation easements for lands to fulfill its mission to conserve and protect in perpetuity
More informationConservation Easement Stewardship
Conservation Easement Stewardship Anne Murphy Minnesota Land Trust February 24, 2011 Overview for Today 1. Introduction 2. Stewardship Obligations and Costs 3. Voluntary Easement Compliance 4. Cost Analysis
More informationFor more information on how to compile and submit project documentation see our website and the User Manual.
PROJECT DOCUMENTATION CHECKLIST Documentation for projects selected by the Commission is required as part of each renewal application. This checklist is required for each project selected, to help you
More informationGoals for Today s Session. Understand Best Practices for sound real estate transactions. Learn tips & tricks to implement
Anatomy of A Real Estate Transaction Texas Land Conservation Conference March 1, 2017 Goals for Today s Session Understand Best Practices for sound real estate transactions Learn tips & tricks to implement
More informationFinancial Management for Land Trusts How Will Changes in GAAP and Accreditation Requirements Affect You?
Financial Management for Land Trusts How Will Changes in GAAP and Accreditation Requirements Affect You? Gathering Waters Wisconsin Land Trust Conference March 8, 2018 Presenter: Dana Chabot CPA Changes
More informationSample First-Time Accreditation Application Statement Responses
Sample First-Time Accreditation Application Statement Responses This document contains sample responses to statements associated with the with the April 2016 version of the first-time application for accreditation.
More informationCanadian Land Trust Standards and Practices
Canadian Land Trust Standards and Practices 2005 Canadian Land Trust Alliance (CLTA) Alliance des organismes de conservation du Canada (ADOCC) December 1, 2005 Technical Update June 2007 Acknowledgements
More informationMODEL CONSERVATION RESTRICTION AMENDMENT POLICY GUIDELINES Massachusetts Easement Defense Subcommittee March 6, 2007 PREAMBLE
MODEL CONSERVATION RESTRICTION AMENDMENT POLICY GUIDELINES Massachusetts Easement Defense Subcommittee March 6, 2007 PREAMBLE Because conservation restrictions are an important tool for permanently protecting
More informationSiskiyou Land Trust. Strategic Plan Update
Siskiyou Land Trust Strategic Plan Update 2018-2023 Issued by the Board of Directors of Siskiyou Land Trust, May 2018 Our Mission: The Siskiyou Land Trust is dedicated to long-term stewardship of agricultural,
More informationProject Name: Project Documentation Checklist for First-Time and Renewal June 2017 Page 1 of 6
PROJECT DOCUMENTATION CHECKLIST Documentation for projects selected by the Commission is required as part of each application for first-time accreditation and renewal of accreditation. This checklist is
More informationRhode Island Conservation Stewardship Collaborative Monitoring Protocol, Version 1.1
Rhode Island Conservation Stewardship Collaborative Monitoring Protocol, Version 1.1 October, 2015 Revised June, 2017 Carol Lynn Trocki Conservation Biologist 55 East Main Road Little Compton, RI 02837
More informationLand Trust Standards & Practices:
Land Trust Standards & Practices: A PLAY BOOK FOR YOUR STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM October 12, 2017 All images courtesy of accredited Scenic Hudson (NY). Background: Conserved farmland at Old Mudd Creek Farm in
More informationCOMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OF NEW HAMPSHIRE Section: BOT 500 Facilities and Capital Budget Date Approved: December 20, 2007 Effective Date: January 1, 2008 Amended Date: December 9, 2010 510 Campus Planning
More informationStandard 10: Tax Benefits
2004 VERSION OF STANDARD 10 Standard 10: Tax Benefits The land trust works diligently to see that every charitable gift of land or easements meets federal and state tax law requirements. A. Tax Code Requirements.
More informationGuidelines for Sale, Lease, Donation or Other Alienation of Real Property
Guidelines for Sale, Lease, Donation or Other Alienation of Real Property (Parish Faith Communities) What Steps Need to be Taken to Sell, Lease, Donate or Other Alienation of Real Property? Where to begin:
More informationAPPENDIX B. Fee Simple v. Conservation Easement Acquisitions NTCOG Water Quality Greenprint - Training Workshops
APPENDIX B Fee Simple v. Conservation Easement Acquisitions NTCOG Water Quality Greenprint - Training Workshops Lake Arlington Watershed and Lewisville Lake East Watershed June 21, 2011 Presenter Talking
More informationNational Trust for Historic Preservation Collections Management Policy INTRODUCTION
National Trust for Historic Preservation Collections Management Policy INTRODUCTION The National Trust for Historic Preservation and its Collections. The National Trust for Historic Preservation in the
More informationno later than December 30.
September 30, 2015 John Smith Green Acres Land Trust 100 South St Green Valley, ST 00000 Re: Additional Information Request SAMPLE Dear John: It was a pleasure for Larry Kueter and me to join you on the
More informationLand and Easement Donation Process and Requirements Summary
Land and Easement Donation Process and Requirements Summary Many of the steps involved in donating land or conservation easements to American Friends of Canadian Land Trusts (AF) will be familiar to people
More informationTable of Contents
Table of Contents... 3... 7... 7... 8... 9... 11... 11... 12... 15... 18... 18... 21... 23...28...28... 29... 30 2 The annual Requirements Manual is your key to a successful accreditation application.
More information2019 Committees. *BOARD LEADERSHIP FORUM Encourages the exchange of ideas and information among leadership from local boards/associations.
2019 Committees These committees will meet in-person during our Mid-Winter and August meetings. *ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Assists Florida Realtors in promoting sound, efficient and progressive practices
More informationConservation Easements: Amendments &Violations
Conservation Easements: Amendments &Violations New Jersey Land Conservation Rally March 16, 2016 James Wyse, Coughlin Duffy LLP Judeth Yeany, Green Acres Program, DEP Session Outline Introduction and overview
More informationDenman Community Land Trust Association Denman Island, British Columbia
Denman Community Land Trust Association Denman Island, British Columbia Goal Provide secure, affordable housing for low-income residents. Target Group Households earning less than 120 per cent of the Statistics
More informationAssets to Acres. Your Gift of Developed Real Estate Can Help Protect New Hampshire s Special Places
Assets to Acres Your Gift of Developed Real Estate Can Help Protect New Hampshire s Special Places The Forest Society accepts donations of land and conservation easements directly protecting our forests,
More informationWESTERLY MUNICIPAL LAND TRUST RULES AND REGULATIONS
Trustees; Les Crandall, Chairman James Federico III Giorgio Gencarelli Gail Mallard, Secretary Nancy Martin Lise Mayers Richard Silva WESTERLY MUNICIPAL LAND TRUST WESTERLY MUNICIPAL LAND TRUST RULES AND
More informationWhat Is An Asset? A Quick Guide in Determining Which Expenses Should be Capitalized
Place image(s) in this area. What Is An Asset? A Quick Guide in Determining Which Expenses Should be Capitalized Alejandra Estevez UNC: Finance and Administration Institute 11/04/2016 Agenda Objectives
More informationA Good Governance Charter for Housing Co-operatives
A Good Governance Charter for Housing Co-operatives Co-operative enterprises A Good Governance Charter for Housing Co-operatives As the elected governing body of our housing co-operative, we are committed
More informationREPORT. Action to Amend Appendix A of San Diego Housing Commission Conflict of Interest Code and Related Provisions
REPORT DATE ISSUED: July 9, 2014 REPORT NO: HCR14-061 ATTENTION: SUBJECT: Chair and Members of the San Diego Housing Commission For the Agenda of August 1, 2014 Action to Amend Appendix A of San Diego
More informationTARGETED VERIFICATION DOCUMENTS
TARGETED VERIFICATION DOCUMENTS In an effort to reduce the amount of documentation provided in the overall application, the Commission has shifted some questions and documentation to the Pre-Application
More informationColumbia Land Trust is seeking a Conservation Lead to join its passionate team!
Job Title: Conservation Lead Salary Range: $54,000 - $64,000 Location: Astoria Office (with regular travel to the Vancouver Office) Reports To: Conservation Director Appl. Deadline: Open until filled -
More informationLandowner Information Packet
Landowner Information Packet Please review and feel free to call us with any questions that you might have. We look forward to speaking with you about your conservation goals. Conservation Staff: Liz Edsall
More informationREALTOR Affiliate Membership
REALTOR Affiliate Membership Thank you for your interest in membership with Seattle King County REALTORS. We always strive to provide the best services, events and industry information to our REALTOR and
More informationLand Preservation Policy. The Conservation Foundation
Land Preservation Policy The Conservation Foundation Adopted January 25, 2006 Revised February 27, 2013 Revised May 27, 2015 Revised September 30, 2015 Revised September 27, 2017 1 (This page intentionally
More information2017 Connecticut Land Conservation Conference. Anatomy of a Merger
2017 Connecticut Land Conservation Conference Anatomy of a Merger Learning Objectives Spectrum of collaboration Key indicators that it might be time to consider a merger Factors that contribute to success
More informationPark County Animal Shelter Gift Acceptance Policy Adopted 3/16/2017
Park County Animal Shelter IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization P.O. Box 203 Employer Identification Number: 83-0294762 Cody, WY 82414 https://parkcountyanimalshelter.org (307) 587-5110 email: manager@parkcountyanimalshelter
More informationIMPORTANT UPDATED ADVISORY ON TAX SHELTER ABUSE INVOLVING CONSERVATION DONATIONS
IMPORTANT UPDATED ADVISORY ON TAX SHELTER ABUSE INVOLVING CONSERVATION DONATIONS All Land Trust Alliance (the Alliance ) member land trusts adopt and commit to implement Land Trust Standards and Practices
More informationMessage from the Board of Directors. Dear Friends of Farmland Preservation,
Message from the Board of Directors Dear Friends of Farmland Preservation, Grain Harvesting at Scatter Creek Farm & Conservancy I am pleased to report that South of the Sound Community Farm Land Trust
More informationARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS SPECIAL BOARD MEETING 2020 N. CENTRAL AVENUE, STE. 230 PHOENIX, ARIZONA Tuesday, December 18, :00 1:15 p.m.
ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS SPECIAL BOARD MEETING 2020 N. CENTRAL AVENUE, STE. 230 PHOENIX, ARIZONA Tuesday, 1:00 1:15 p.m. 1:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER, GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE BOARD CHAIR 1:01 p.m.
More informationDenver scavenger hunt gives homebuyers a chance to win $10,000 for down payment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Melissa Hedman 303.590.8411 Melissa@LiveUrbanDenver.com Denver scavenger hunt gives homebuyers a chance to win $10,000 for down payment Denver, CO (3/22/12) LIVE Urban
More informationBefore the meeting starts: Please circle the area your land trust works on the wall poster and note the land trust name
Before the meeting starts: Please circle the area your land trust works on the wall poster and note the land trust name GIS in land conservation. Brian Hall brianhallconservation@gmail.com 10/3/2017 What
More informationGuide to Planned Giving
Guide to Planned Giving Leave it to nature, forever. Tax ID# 91-1533402 For more information: Skagit Land Trust 1020 S Third Street - PO Box 1017 Mount Vernon, WA 98273 360.428.7878 Molly Doran, Executive
More informationConservation Easement Assistance Program
PENNSYLVANIA LAND TRUST ASSOCIATION Conservation Easement Assistance Program GUIDELINES last updated 3/12/2013 Introduction... 2 Qualify an Organization... 2 The Basics... 2 Open Application Period...
More informationConservation Easements: Amendments &Violations
Conservation Easements: Amendments &Violations New Jersey Land Conservation Rally March 16, 2016 James Wyse, Coughlin Duffy LLP Judeth Yeany, Green Acres Program, DEP Session Outline Introduction to Conservation
More informationDOWNTOWN JANESVILLE. Business Improvement District Operating Plan
DOWNTOWN JANESVILLE Business Improvement District Operating Plan 2019 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction..1 District Boundaries. 1 Proposed Operating Plan...1 Method of Assessment 4 Future Year Operating Plans...6
More information1.3. The Policy is based on the City of London governing principles:
Real Property Acquisition Policy Policy Name: Real Property Acquisition Policy Legislative History: Enacted September 19, 2017 (By-law No. CPOL.-188-440); Amended July 24, 2018 (By-law No. CPOL.-188(a)-447)
More informationConservation Easement Best Management Practices
Conservation Easement Best Management Practices Natural Resources Department April 2013 The mission of the Larimer County Natural Resources Department is to establish, protect and manage significant regional
More informationCampaign & Election Rules Manual. For REALTORS Seeking Elected Office
Campaign & Election Rules Manual For REALTORS Seeking Elected Office Effective November 7, 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS A. Definitions... 3 B. State and Regional Vetting of Interested REALTORS... 4 C. Required
More informationFINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FOR LAND TRUSTS. Gathering Waters Wisconsin Land Trust Conference Onalaska, WI March
Onalaska, WI March 8 2018 1 Dana Chabot CPA dana@chabotcpa.com Presenter Dana Chabot is a CPA who has provided financial management services to land trusts and other nonprofit organizations throughout
More informationPRACTICE STANDARDS OPERATIONAL POLICIES
PRACTICE STANDARDS OPERATIONAL POLICIES September 2018 Contents Process of Practice Inspection Regular (every 5 years)... 3 Process of Practice Inspection - New/Renovation/Change of Ownership/DC... 3 Practice
More informationCouncil Policy Name: Policy Statement and Rationale: Scope: Council Policy No.: C205 CAO 044. Date Approved by Council: May 26, 2015
Council Policy No.: C205 CAO 044 Council Policy Name: Date Approved by Council: May 26, 2015 Date revision approved by Council: Related SOP, Management Directive, Council Policy, Form Policy Statement
More informationLeadership Academy. Application Packet
2017 Leadership Academy Application Packet 2017 Leadership Academy About the Leadership Academy The PGPCNP Association of REALTORS, Inc. Leadership Academy is a program is designed to train emerging REALTOR
More informationUniversity Policy UNIVERSITY PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
University Policy 700.02 UNIVERSITY PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT INVENTORY Responsible Administrator: Vice President of Administration Responsible Office: Auxiliary Services Originally Issued: September 2010
More informationSuperintendent of Real Estate Ministry of Finance Vancouver
Superintendent of Real Estate Ministry of Finance Vancouver A challenging and exciting opportunity to enhance British Columbia s reputation for effective regulation of the real estate sector The newly
More informationGifts-In-Kind Policy (Non-monetary donations)
Gifts-In-Kind Policy (Non-monetary donations) Last revised by: Executive Committee March 27, 2012 Minute 5 Effective: September 27, 2011 Overview This policy establishes the conditions under which gifts-in-kind
More informationReal Estate Acquisitions Audit (Green Line LRT Stage 1)
Real Estate Acquisitions Audit (Green Line LRT Stage 1) October 10, 2018 ISC: Unrestricted THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK ISC: Unrestricted Table of Contents Executive Summary... 5 1.0 Background...
More informationMembers of the Discernment Committee. Ms. Elbie Ancona, Co-Op board member from Gwinnett Community Church, Lawrenceville
Final Report and Recommendations of the Discernment Committee of the The Lawrenceville Cooperative Ministry, Inc. Lawrenceville, Georgia (Report issued on April 3, 2015) Members of the Discernment Committee
More informationPROPERTY MANAGEMENT. These procedures apply to all tangible, non-consumable equipment meeting all the following criteria;
PURPOSE To provide procedures and guidance to ensure University property is properly recorded, maintained and safeguarded, and that appropriate tracking and disposal methods are followed in accordance
More informationprotect your place Guide to Understanding Conservation Easements
protect your place Guide to Understanding Conservation Easements To the Landowner Founded in 1990, the Teton Regional Land Trust is a community-based non-profit conservation organization that works to
More informationConservation Easements: Creating a Conservation Legacy for Private Property
Conservation Easements: Creating a Conservation Legacy for Private Property What is a Conservation Easement? For landowners who want to conserve their land and yet keep it in private ownership and use,
More informationTools for Conservation: Land Trusts & Easements
Tools for Conservation: Land Trusts & s CSS 235 Dr. Ed Krumpe 2 4 Basic Ways to Protect Land Acquisition the only permanent solution? Regulation Protect sensitive areas Control development patterns Address
More informationLand Trust of Santa Cruz County. Strategic Plan. July 2012 to June This is a public version of a more detailed internal plan.
Land Trust of Santa Cruz County Strategic Plan July 2012 to June 2015 This is a public version of a more detailed internal plan. Over the next three years the Land Trust will pursue four critical strategies.
More informationLand Trust Alliance. Gathering Waters Wisconsin s Land Trust Retreat. Blue Harbor Resort. March 10, 2016
Land Trust Alliance Gathering Waters Wisconsin s Land Trust Retreat Blue Harbor Resort March 10, 2016 Introductions Mark Ackelson Past Chair mackelsonia@gmail.com Elizabeth Ward Communications Director
More informationApplication and Project Documentation - Land Trust Accreditation Commission
A complete application and all required attachments must be provided from each applicant to demonstrate that the organization is meeting all of the accreditation indicator elements and program requirements.
More informationPROPERTY CONTROL. Policy 455 i
Table of Contents PROPERTY CONTROL Policy 455.1 PURPOSE AND POLICY... 1.4 ACCOUNTABILITY FOR COUNTY PROPERTY... 1.5 GENERAL POLICIES... 1 5.1 FIXED ASSET ACCOUNTING SYSTEM MAINTAINED BY THE AUDITOR...
More informationExecutive Director Search
Executive Director Search About Atlanta Land Trust Under the leadership of The Atlanta BeltLine Partnership, the Atlanta Housing Association of Neighborhood-based Developers (AHAND) and the Annie E. Casey
More informationLand Conservation Agreements Project Guidance
Land Conservation Agreements Project Guidance Stakeholder Informed OTHER OPTIONS Introduction Enhanced or permanent protection of corporate lands through land conservation agreements means that companies
More informationCITY OF LAREDO Environmental Services Department
CITY OF LAREDO Environmental Services Department April 4, 2016 Request for Qualifications Project: Provide consulting services, equipment, and personnel for the monitoring and ongoing oversight of the
More informationBest Practices for Monitoring Properties
Best Practices for Monitoring Properties From the Basics to Tips for Tackling Tough Challenges Presenters: Abbie Church, Mississippi Valley Conservancy Jim Johannsen, Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation
More informationEPISCOPAL CHURCH IN VERMONT REAL ESTATE POLICIES, PROCEDURES & BEST PRACTICES FOR PURCHASES, SALES, ENCUMBRANCES, & LOANS
EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN VERMONT REAL ESTATE POLICIES, PROCEDURES & BEST PRACTICES FOR PURCHASES, SALES, ENCUMBRANCES, & LOANS (Approved by Diocesan Council on March 19, 2005) The Standing Committee and the
More informationBLOCK ISLAND LAND TRUST RULES AND REGULATIONS. The name of the Trust shall be the Block Island Land Trust (hereinafter called the Trust).
ARTICLE I NAME The name of the Trust shall be the Block Island Land Trust (hereinafter called the Trust). ARTICLE II AUTHORITY A. AN ACT RELATING TO THE PRESERVATION OF FARM LAND AND OPEN SPACE IN THE
More informationCAPITAL ASSET POLICY
CAPITAL ASSET POLICY POLICY STATEMENT Morningside College, through each of its operating departments acquires and disposes of capital assets. Each department is responsible for following College procedures
More informationIntent: To establish a policy and guidelines for all procurement activities in the city. SECTION I: Purpose of Purchasing Policies...
Policy Number: Appendix C Subject: Revised: 03/26/2012 Issued: 02/10/97 Page: 1 of 10 Intent: To establish a policy and guidelines for all procurement activities in the city. Applies to: All City Employees
More informationArkansas REALTORS Executive Center Drive Little Rock, Arkansas PH. (501) LOCAL; STATEWIDE TOLL FREE
Arkansas REALTORS 11224 Executive Center Drive Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 PH. (501) 225-2020 LOCAL; 1-888-333-2206 STATEWIDE TOLL FREE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS For transactions
More informationMemorandum of Understanding between County Board of Arlington County, Virginia and The Northern Virginia Conservation Trust
Memorandum of Understanding between County Board of Arlington County, Virginia and The Northern Virginia Conservation Trust In consideration of the County Board of Arlington County (the County ) having
More informationNova Scotia Community Lands Trust Discussion Paper. Approaches to Enable Community Participation In the Purchase of Land
Nova Scotia Community Lands Trust Discussion Paper Approaches to Enable Community Participation In the Purchase of Land Objective Nova Scotians have expressed a desire to acquire and make use of lands
More informationGovernance and Finance: How do they go together? Margaret Lund, Consultant Courtney Berner, UW Center for Cooperatives November 9, 2017
Governance and Finance: How do they go together? Margaret Lund, Consultant Courtney Berner, UW Center for Cooperatives November 9, 2017 Overview of session Role of the board of directors What financial
More informationPage 1 of 5 Retrieval Number: 90,046
POLICY Retrieval Number: 90,046 Page: 1 of 4 Prepared by: Pat Duffy Applicable Area: Plant Fund Policy Original Date: 01/31/2005 Revised Date: 09/23/16 FINANCIAL AFFAIRS SUBJECT: CLASSIFICATION AND CAPITALIZATION
More informationFannie Mae Update. July 30, AI Annual Conference Fannie Mae.
Fannie Mae Update July 30, 2018 Disclaimer While every effort has been made to ensure the reliability of the session content, Fannie Mae s Selling and Servicing Guides and their updates, including Guide
More informationNon-Profit Board Governance: Issues of Capacity 2016 NPCNYS Annual Conference
Non-Profit Board Governance: Issues of Capacity 2016 NPCNYS Annual Conference 1 Presentation Overview 1. A Functioning Board 2. Building a Board of Capacity 3. Lessons from the Field Fran Barrett, Interagency
More informationNew Brunswick Community Land Trust
New Brunswick Community Land Trust Helping landowners maintain land in production to support our rural economy New Brunswick Community Land Trust For more information about NBCLT or to get involved, contact:
More informationH 7425 S T A T E O F R H O D E I S L A N D
LC001 0 -- H S T A T E O F R H O D E I S L A N D IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 0 A N A C T RELATING TO THE SMITHFIELD LAND TRUST Introduced By: Representatives Winfield, and Costantino Date
More informationISC: UNRESTRICTED AC Attachment. Attainable Homes Acquisition and Development Cycle Audit
Attainable Homes Acquisition and Development Cycle Audit April 6, 2016 THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK ISC: UNRESTRICTED Table of Contents Executive Summary... 5 1.0 Background... 6 2.0 Audit Objectives,
More informationADMINISTRATION FIXED ASSETS Board of Trustees Approval: 09/12/2001 CHAPTER 1 Date of Last Cabinet Review: 12/12/2017 POLICY 6.
FIXED ASSETS Board of Trustees Approval: 09/12/2001 POLICY 6.01 Page 1 of 1 I. POLICY Salt Lake Community College shall maintain a system to account for institutional property under the control and responsibility
More informationConservation Partnering Opportunities for Military Departments, Public Agencies, and Private Conservators
Conservation Partnering Opportunities for Military Departments, Public Agencies, and Private Conservators Richard A. Engel Naval Facilities Engineering Command April 9, 2003 1 INTRODUCTION Military departments,
More informationAppendix C Tips for Making an Inspection a Cooperative Rather Than an Adversarial Experience
Appendix C Tips for Making an Inspection a Cooperative Rather Than an Adversarial Experience A strongly expressed desire by the vocational educational program administrators, as well as by the enforcing
More informationInformation for co-op applicants
Information for co-op applicants Contents How Co-op Works...2 Advantages of Co-op...2 Co-op Program Prerequisites...3 Co-op Fees...3 Forestry Co-op Program Maps...4 Application Process...5 Applications...5
More informationStandard 7: Volunteers, Staff and Consultants
2004 VERSION OF STANDARD 7 Standard 7: Volunteers, Staff and Consultants The land trust has volunteers, staff and/or consultants with appropriate skills and in sufficient numbers to carry out its programs..
More information