MLTN Infoline – May 15, 2024
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Rally Coming to Providence, RI!
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On September 25-28, 2024, Providence, Rhode Island will host the National Land Conservation Conference, better known as Rally. The annual gathering of land trust folks from all around the country is a unique opportunity for those of us in New England, and for our partners as well. Rally offers learning sessions focused on land conservation topics, networking events, exhibits, plenary sessions and an awards presentation celebrating conservation leadership. Again this year, there will be an Indigenous Land Conservation Summit ahead of Rally on September 25. This Indigenous-only affinity gathering provides leaders from across the country an opportunity for relationship building and knowledge sharing to honor land relationships and advance land access, return and stewardship
Registration for Rally will open on May 20th with early bird discounts through August 12, but we wanted to be sure you heard early so you can plan accordingly for this chance to attend Rally without having to fly. Special rates are available at some hotels while they last. Learn more on the Rally website.
Start making plans now and be part of the Rally magic,
Angela, Jeff, and Donna
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Maine-Texas Tour to Help Visualize Future Flood Impact
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Climate Central, a nonprofit news organization, is inviting communities from Maine to Texas to participate in its FloodVision® Edge of America Tour. The tour is intended to gather data that Climate Central will use to create photorealistic visualizations of future sea level rise and coastal flooding. Traveling in an all-electric Ford F150 Lightning equipped for data collection, Climate Central’s team and field producer will meet with local community leaders, meteorologists, journalists, government officials, and others to capture community stories and images of what the future might hold.
Communities interested in photorealistic flood visualizations of locations important to them are invited to fill out this form.
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Call for Participants: Survey of Nonprofit Wages & Benefits
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Respond until May 24, 2024 Maine Association of Nonprofit’s biennial Survey of Nonprofit Wages & Benefits is currently open and we encourage you to participate! The market has been changing fast and we all benefit from gathering updated data about our sector’s workforce. By contributing your data to this confidential survey, you will help ensure the Maine nonprofit community has access to reliable, local data to inform conversations about the nonprofit workforce, shape your compensation strategies, and comply with IRS regulations.
Only one response per organization is needed. Learn more at www.NonprofitMaine.org/Compensation.
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Establishing a Mentor Program
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Tuesday, June 4, 2024 via Zoom
10:00-11:00am
Cost: $35 for MANP members*, $45 for non-member
This event possible thanks to a partnership between Maine Association of Nonprofit and Nonprofit New York
Networking and mentoring are now recognized as pivotal for success. This session will help your organization set up a mentoring program for volunteers, professionals, and other constituencies. This interactive training will walk through the steps of implementing a mentoring program and help you determine how to apply them to your organization.
Key Take-Aways:
Learn more and register at MANP’s website.
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Unlocking Your Local History
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Tuesday, June 4, 2024 via Zoom 2:00-3:30pm
Cost: FREE thanks to a generous donor
In this webinar, presenters will guide land conservation staff, board members, volunteers and community partners through the intricate journey of researching local land history. Uncover practical strategies to unlock the rich tapestry of your community’s history, gaining invaluable insights into the complexities of the people who have had relationships with the land on which you work. Set yourself up for success by asking the right questions and identifying the right sources of information. Elevate your understanding as our speakers share expertise on evaluating sources with humility and curiosity, empowering you to engage in historically and culturally informed land conservation effectively.
Learn more and register on LTA’s website.
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Designing and Executing an Impactful Executive Director Performance Evaluation
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Wednesday, June 5, 2024 via Zoom
11:00am-12:00pm
Cost: $35 (no code needed)
This event is possible thanks to a partnership between Maine Association of Nonprofits and Common Good Vermont
So much of a nonprofit’s success rests on the skill of its leader. Hiring, supporting, and evaluating the Executive Director is a primary responsibility of the Board of Directors. One strategy to support and retain the Executive Director is through an annual, thorough, well-planned, and transparent performance evaluation. A strong evaluation process builds trust between the Board and the Executive Director creating consensus on priority activities, relevant data, leadership competencies, and areas for growth.
This interactive workshop will demystify the evaluation process, explaining timeframes, board roles, data collection approaches, and a framework for gathering and communicating the results.
Visit MANP’s website to learn more and get the link to register on partner website.
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Commercial Use Provisions in Easement Drafting & Interpretation
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Wednesday, June 5, 2024 via Zoom
2:00-3:30pm
Cost: $75 for LTA members, $115 for non-members
For so long, conservation easements have categorically prohibited commercial activities. This approach certainly made for simpler drafting, but failed to consider whether the commercial nature of an activity made such activity inconsistent with the conservation purposes of the easement. Does the exchange of currency necessarily render an activity inconsistent with the conservation purposes? Or, rather, should we consider the effect of the activity on the land and its conservation values rather than whether the activity was commercial or not?
Commercial use language poses challenges for stewardship as well. Are cell towers okay on easement lands? How about weddings? Or roadside farmstands? With land uses evolving, land trusts are learning that the types of commercial uses that landowners might propose on easement lands can’t always be predicted.
Learn more and register on LTA’s website.
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Financial Oversight: A Team Effort
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Wednesday, June 11, 2024 via Zoom
10:00-11:30am
Cost: $35 (no code needed) This event is possible thanks to a partnership between Maine Association of Nonprofits and Common Good Vermont
The Board has fiduciary responsibility for the nonprofits. What information do board members need to carry out this role effectively, and what should they be looking for? The Board needs a strong financial leader on the staff side to prepare timely, accurate data and ensure systems and controls are in place. It’s a partnership. So how do a Finance Committee and finance staff collaborate to build and maintain effective financial oversight? Get the answers from experienced presenters who’ve been in your shoes! Visit MANP’s website to learn more and get the link to register on partner website.
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Forests of Maine Teachers’ Tours
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July 9-12 in Fort Kent and July 23 -26 in Poland Spring
Maine TREE’s Forests of Maine Teachers’ Tours is returning for its 27th year! Through this program, Maine TREE facilitates connections between two of Maine’s most critical workforces: professionals who steward the lands we depend on and professionals who educate and care for our children. These connections invigorate content delivery in classrooms, secure a sustained forest workforce, and prepare a generation of land stewards for Maine’s future.
Tour participants learn about Maine’s forest resources from
professionals working in the woods. Educators earn up to 30 contact hours toward their continuing education requirement for teacher certification renewal. The tours prepare participants to return to the classroom with stimulating approaches to share knowledge about the forest with students, colleagues, and communities.
Interested Maine educators can apply online at Maine TREE’s website. Although the deadline is listed as April 14, 2024, they are still accepting applications.
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Jobs in the Conservation Sector
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The MLTN jobs page is the most visited page on our website. If you have a job to post – or if you’re looking for a conservation position in Maine – look no further! Visit our website for the full list and browse newest additions below. Forestry Outreach Coordinator – Maine Woodland Owners
Administrative Assistant at Rachel Carson Nat’l Wildlife Refuge – US Fish and Wildlife Service
Operations Assistant – Hancock County Planning Commission
Collaborative Fund Manager – Wabanaki Commission on Land and Stewardship
Land Conservation Manager – Midcoast Conservancy
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Regional Conservation Partnership Program Grants
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Applications Due: 5:59pm on June 2, 2024
Information Session: Thursday, May 30, 2024 from 2-4pm USDA is making an unprecedented $1.5 billion available for partner-driven conservation and climate solutions through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). RCPP is a partner-driven approach to conservation that funds solutions to natural resource challenges on agricultural land.
Through a concerted effort in 2023 using feedback and expertise from partners, employees, leadership and stakeholders, NRCS identified several improvements to RCPP that the agency has implemented and will continue to implement in the months and years ahead. Read more in the press release here.
Register for the Info session here. Applications must be submitted through the RCCP Portal.
View information on the RCPP Classic grant.
View information on the RCPP Alternative Funding Arrangements grant.
Email Dylan Krupa with any questions.
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