MLTN Infoline – September 22, 2026

Join Us for Fundraising and Managing in Challenging Times with Andy Robinson

This November, we’re so happy to be hosting well-known nonprofit consultant Andy Robinson for a full-day workshop to fill you up and settle you down. For more than 40 years, Andy Robinson has worked with a variety of nonprofits as a fundraiser, facilitator, trainer and community organizer. 

Andy is joining us on November 5th at Maple Hill Conference Center in Hallowell to provide some inspiration along with practical advice to help your organization survive and thrive in the current environment. This will be an interactive workshop, so come prepared to participate!

We encourage you to bring a team from your organization so you can learn together and plan how to implement what you’ve heard, so you’ll save $5 per person for each additional attendee from your organization:

• Ticket price if only 1 person is attending from your org: $75
• if 2 people are attending: $70 each 
• if 3 people are attending: $65 each
• if 4 people or more are attending: $60 each
• Ticket price for all non-MLTN members: $85

Get all the details on our website and email us to reserve space for your team! 

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn with your peers and head into year-end with new tools,

Angela, Jeff, Megan, Katia, and Donna

MLTN Programs & Funding Update: Resources to Help You Achieve Your Mission

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 via Zoom

3:30-4:45pm

Cost: FREE

Join the Maine Land Trust Network for a free webinar highlighting exciting new programs, funding opportunities, and resources designed to support Maine’s land trusts.

2026 has been a year of tremendous growth for MLTN. With the completion of our ambitious strategic plan and significant new support from the Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation, we’re expanding our programs and funding opportunities to help accelerate land conservation across Maine.

During this webinar, you’ll learn about:

• Expanded Sustained Merger & Collaboration Assistance Grants
• The Organizational Assessment & Capacity Support Program
• The Transaction Assistance Grant (TAG) Program
• Maine Coast Heritage Trust’s Climate Resilience Conservation Fund
• Leadership Coaching for MLTN Member Staff and Board Members
• Land & Easement Acquisition Program from the Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation

Plus, we’ll unveil a brand-new funding program! Register today and join us. 

Small Nonprofits: Executing Impactful Events on a Limited Budget

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 via Zoom

1:00-2:00pm

Cost: $20 for MANP members*, $40 for non-members

This event is possible thanks to a partnership between Maine Association of Nonprofits and Nonprofit Association of Oregon

How do you organize memorable, meaningful events despite staff shortages and tight budgets? Whether it’s a fundraiser, a camp, or a program-related gathering, these events can be costly. Small nonprofits often face the challenge of maximizing impact with limited time, staff, and funds.

This session explores practical strategies for planning, coordinating, and managing events that advance your mission without overextending your organization. Attendees will learn to:

• Align event activities with event goals, such as attendance, engagement, volunteer recruitment, and fundraising.
• Evaluate different types of events and identify tools and resources to support effective event management.
• Prioritize what matters most, make thoughtful use of available resources, and deliver engaging experiences that meet your goals.

Visit MANP’s website for more information and discount code and link to register on partner website.

*Most MLTN members are MANP members. Contact us to check your organization’s MLTN membership status. 

Call for Summer 2027 Richard G. Rockefeller Conservation Intern Host Organizations

Info Session on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 via Zoom

11:00am-12:00pm

Maine Coast Heritage Trust is excited to announce that the 2027 Richard G. Rockefeller Conservation Internship Program is now accepting applications for host organizations. The application deadline is November 6, 2026.

Please visit our webpage to learn more. 

If you’ve never applied to be a host organization before, or you just want to make sure your application is as competitive as possible, plan to attend our free information session on October 7th. Katia Hajduk, the Internship Program Manager, will share details and answer all your questions. Register for the info session here. 

Re(Human)ized Resources: Leading Change & Building Equity-Centered Culture

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 via Zoom

2:00-3:00pm

Cost: $50 for MANP members*, $70 for non-members

This event is possible thanks to a partnership between Maine Association of Nonprofits and Minnesota Council of Nonprofits

Participants in this session will assess their organization’s systems through the lens of the Equity Audit Framework. The session focuses on equipping HR and nonprofit leaders to model accountability, navigate resistance, and sustain culture transformation. Attendees will learn to:

• Conduct an equity audit of HR systems to identify structural barriers
• Apply change-management principles for equitable transformation
• Commit to ongoing reflection and leadership behaviors that sustain inclusive culture

Visit MANP’s website for more information and discount code and link to register on partner website.

*Most MLTN members are MANP members. Contact us to check your organization’s MLTN membership status. 

Get to Know Eastern Trees

Wednesday, Oct 14, 2026 via Zoom

2:00-3:30pm

Cost: $75 for LTA members, $140 for non-members

Conserving forested land supports wildlife habitat, beautiful views, public access, carbon sequestration and many other benefits. Knowing more about the genera you have protected or want to restore supports your stewardship work now and for perpetuity. Join dendrologist Jim Ingram, President and COO of Bartlett Tree Experts, for an overview of ten tree cultures commonly found in the Eastern United States: oak, maple, ash, pine, hemlock, beech, birch, tulip popular, hickory and dogwood. Here’s a look at what he’ll cover for each genus:

• Conditions the trees can tolerate to survive and thrive
• Historic and current concerns, including detrimental insects and disease
• Basic management considerations

Visit LTA’s website for more information and to register. 

Vermont Conference on Parks, Trails, and Recreation

October 21-22, 2026

Jay Peak Resort, Jay, Vermont

Cost: variable

The Vermont Recreation and Parks Association (VRPA) and the Vermont Trails and Greenways Council (VTGC), with support from American Trails, are thrilled to host the 83rd Vermont Conference on Parks, Trails, and Recreation—the state’s most dynamic gathering of changemakers, innovators, and outdoor leaders.

Join a powerful network of volunteers and professionals—from program directors and fundraisers to field staff and administrators—who are shaping the future of parks, trails, and recreation. These are the people creating unforgettable experiences, building and maintaining the places we love, and expanding access to the outdoors for every Vermonter.

Connect, get inspired, and be part of the movement driving recreation forward. Learn more. 

Building Relationships with Landowners Across Generations

Thursday, October 29, 2026 via Zoom

2:00-3:30pm

Cost: $75 for LTA members, $140 for non-members

Conversations with landowners are rarely shaped by conservation goals alone. Family history, life experience, communication preferences, economic realities and generational values can all influence how landowners think about trust, legacy, stewardship and the future of their land. This professional development webinar will introduce generational intelligence as a practical lens for acquisition and stewardship staff working directly with landowners and families that are interested in conservation or own conserved land.

Join Amy Hays of For Science Sake, who has been working in utilizing generational intelligence in agriculture, conservation, ecology and science communication for 30 years. In this session, the following will be covered:

• Learning how different generations in the U.S. may approach conservation-minded decisions
• Gaining simple, useful ways to strengthen trust
• Improving active listening
• Choosing communication strategies that resonate across generations

Visit LTA’s website for more information and to register. 

Regional Conservation Partnership Network (RCP) Gathering

Thursday, November 5th, 2026

8:00am-4:00pm

UMass Amherst

Cost: FREE

Registration closes Monday, October 26

The Regional Conservation Partnership Network (RCP) Gathering is dedicated to finding just and lasting solutions to the challenges conservationists face. Each year, more than 350 conservationists, scientists, scholars, students, advocates, and allies from throughout the Northeast and beyond gather to Connect with partners, share successes and challenges, and inspire each other for the work ahead. 

This year’s Gathering, Cultivating a Shared Food Future through Conservation, Community, & Collaboration, will explore how, together, we can create a more resilient and equitable food system. The event will feature 16 dynamic sessions led by more than 55 speakers; an inspiring keynote by Mohegan chef and author, Rachel Sayet; more than a dozen Exhibitor tables; an interactive Closing Plenary; and plenty of time to network with colleagues and friends, old and new. Come gather with us and join the conversation!

All are welcome at this free event! REGISTER TODAY

Questions? Contact Katie Blake, Regional Conservationist, Highstead, and Lead Organizer of the RCP Network Gathering.

Latest Postings on Our Jobs Page

Cool mornings, cool job opportunities just waiting for you. View the full list on our website anytime. 

Executive Director – The Kennebec Land Trust

Operations and Administration Assistant – Maine Conservation Corps

Senior Trail Leader – Maine Conservation Corps

Administrative Assistant – Georges River Land Trust

Final Reminder: L.L.Bean Maine Land Trust Grants Due This Friday

Applications for the L.L.Bean Maine Land Trust Grant Program are due by close of business Friday, September 25, 2026. Click here for guidelines, past awardees, and a copy of the application questions.