MLTN Infoline – April 14, 2026
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Dedicated Ongoing Funding for LMF
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This is truly exciting news! Late last Thursday, the Maine State Senate voted to enact this year’s Supplemental Budget, and the Governor signed it on Friday. When the budget becomes law in mid-July, by statute 25% of the investment income accrued on the state’s Budget Stabilization Fund will be transferred to the Land for Maine’s Future Trust Fund at the end of every month. We estimate that this will mean between $7 and $8 million transferred into LMF over the twelve months of the first fiscal year – July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. (Over the past twenty years, LMF has averaged about $5 million/year.) This is a great win for land trusts and for conservation in Maine, and it is thanks to years of collaboration and effort by Maine Land Trust Network members like you, along with Maine Coast Heritage Trust, The Nature Conservancy, Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine, and the members of the LMF Coalition, and it couldn’t have succeeded without leadership from Senator Teresa Pierce and Governor Mills.
For years, we have looked for ways to find dedicated funding to support LMF. Through this sustained team effort, we have accomplished it on the eve of the program’s 40th anniversary in 2027. We may need to fight in the future to keep it, but we have put together a strong coalition of defenders.
We will keep you up-to-date as details unfold but for now, join us in celebrating this historic win for land conservation in Maine!
Angela, Jeff, Katia, Donna, and Megan
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Conference is Filling Up – Register Now
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Online registration ends at midnight, April 22nd
The Maine Land Conservation Conference is still three weeks away but registration is going gangbusters! Some sessions are filling quickly, and we can’t guarantee that we’ll be able to accept walk-ins due to space limitations. If you plan to attend but you haven’t registered yet, don’t delay.
Is cost an obstacle? We don’t want anyone with an interest in the Conference to miss out due to financial limitations. If you’d like to attend but find the cost prohibitive, send us an email at . We have scholarship funds available.
Interested in exhibiting at our Land Fair? We still have booth space available. Learn more here.
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Crisis-Ready Communications: Planning for the Unplanned
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Thursday, April 30, 2026 via Zoom
10:30am-12:30pm 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
Keeping a regular communications schedule can feel overwhelming on its own, but what happens to your plan to promote your fundraising event or share a partner’s next programming event when the news cycle interferes? The best time to lay out how to respond in a crisis is before your nonprofit experiences one. Join this working session to learn about common tools for communications calendars and publishing, how to interrupt that flow (and when!) and just what constitutes a crisis that needs intervention.
Participants in this webinar will learn how to select and manage communications calendar tools, how to build a flow chart to decide when an event requires an interruption to your normal communications plan, how to verify information and respond when there is uncertainty, and more.
Visit MANP’s website for more information and the code and link to register on partner website.
*Most MLTN members are MANP members. Contact us to check your organization’s MLTN membership status.
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Board’s Guide to Money 201
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Tuesday, May 12 and Thursday, May 14, 2026 via Zoom 2:00-3:30pm
Cost for whole org: $65 for MANP members*, $130 for non-members
This event is possible thanks to a partnership between Maine Association of Nonprofits and Montana Nonprofit Association
What do board members need to know and do to fulfill their fiduciary responsibility for overseeing an organization’s budget? This two-part series is designed for board members seeking a strong foundation in nonprofit finance to better support their mission and financial oversight responsibilities. Whether you are a first-time board member or a seasoned treasurer, this series provides practical guidance and clarity on how to focus on what matters most. Participants will learn to:
Visit MANP’s website for more information and the code and link to register on partner website.
*Most MLTN members are MANP members. Contact us to check your organization’s MLTN membership status.
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Wildlands as a Conservation Tool: Why They Matter, How to Protect Them, and Common Challenges and Solutions
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Tuesday, May 19, 2026 via Zoom
12:00-1:00pm
Cost: FREE but registration is required
Wildlands are permanently protected areas where priority is placed on ecological integrity and natural processes with minimal human intervention. Sometimes called wilderness or forever-wild lands, wildlands can complement other types of conservation objectives—such as working lands and outdoor recreation—on land trust properties and conservation easements of all different sizes and locations across Maine. Join us for MLTN Lunch & Learn workshop that will explore in more depth what wildlands offer, why they matter within the broader conservation landscape, and how they are established and managed. We will also discuss common challenges — including funding and public perception — and propose practical approaches for addressing them. Our presenters will include:
Register by clicking here.
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QuickBooks Made Easy: Fundamentals for Online Users
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Three day webinar series on May 19, 20, and 21, 2026 2:00-4:30pm Sign up for one day, two days, or all three days.
Cost varies from $109 to $299. Learn more at MANP’s website. Discounts available for MANP members.*
This training is for the Online version of QuickBooks.
Day 1 will cover the basics of setting up and entering transactions specifically for Nonprofits, an overview of the software updates included in the QuickBooks® 2026 Online Edition as well as advanced topics.
Days 2 and 3 will cover advanced material to really help you do some helpful and amazing things. Learn more here.
Gregg S. Bossen, CPA created QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits in 2000, and has since been teaching QuickBooks seminars around the country for various groups, conducting webinars, providing technical support to hundreds of clients, one-one-one consulting, and offering industry-specific streamable training. Gregg’s teaching style is funny and entertaining, and his energy and knowledge of Nonprofits make his classes a unique experience.
Visit MANP’s website for all the details and to register.
*Most MLTN members are MANP members. Contact us to check your organization’s MLTN membership status.
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Wilderness First Aid Course
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Thursday & Friday, June 4 & 5, 2026 9:00am–5:00pm
Reid State Park, Georgetown
Cost: $280 per person
Looking to build your outdoor safety skills? Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT) is offering a two‑day Wilderness First Aid Course taught by Courtney Cronin of Wild Maine Med, and it’s open to anyone who wants to sign up! This hands-on training includes SOLO WFA & CPR certification — perfect for land trust staff, volunteers, outdoor enthusiasts, educators, camp counselors, and anyone who spends time outside.
A great opportunity to learn essential backcountry skills from an expert. Don’t miss it! Learn more about the event here.
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Jobs in the Conservation Sector
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We love sharing these great employment opportunities with you and supporting our MLTN member organizations! Help us spread the word about these new job postings. View the full list at mltn.org. Membership & Donor Database Manager – Maine Island Trail Association
Youth Conservation Corps Crew Member – 7 Lakes Alliance
Youth Conservation Corps Crew Leader – 7 Lakes Alliance
Seasonal Stream Habitat Technician – Trout Unlimited
Seasonal Assistant Manager, Borestone Mountain – Maine Audubon
Outreach Coordinator – 7 Lakes Alliance
Director of Habitat for All – Mahoosuc Land Trust
Courtesy Boat Inspector (CBI) – 7 Lakes Alliance
Assistant Courtesy Boat Inspector (CBI) Coordinator – 7 Lakes Alliance
Vice President of Finance and Administration – Forest Society of Maine
Field Team Member – Maine Conservation Corps
Environmental Education Steward – Kennebec Estuary Land Trust
Assistant Team Leader – Maine Conservation Corps
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International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) Trail Accelerator Grant
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Applications accepted April 1 – 30, 2026 This is not a cash grant. Applicants will receive IMBA Education services that best fit their knowledge gaps, goals and vision.
This year’s second round of IMBA Trail Accelerator Grants (TAG) is now open. This new addition to the grant focuses on education: trail care workshops for maintenance, funding/capital campaign education to raise funds for planning or construction, and in-person strategic planning for mountain bike and trail organizations. Each grant is an award of IMBA educational programming and will require a match from applicants.
Learn more at IMBA’s website.
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Coastal Resilience Fund Round 2
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Applications Due: May 18, 2026 at midnight Maine Coast Heritage Trust is pleased to announce the second Request for Proposals for its Climate Resilience Conservation Fund (CRCF). The Fund is open to land conservation organizations, federally recognized Tribes, municipalities, and state conservation agencies. Projects within Maine watersheds that drain into the Gulf of Maine are eligible to apply. MCHT is accepting applications through May 18th, with grant decisions announced in July.
Over the life of the Fund, MCHT will provide $4.1 million to land conservation projects as part of Resilient Maine, a $69 million NOAA-funded effort to protect coastal communities and environments from extreme storms, flooding and rising sea levels.
For information about the Fund’s criteria, guidelines and application process, please visit the CRCF website. Please also share the announcement with your colleagues throughout Maine. Contact Jennifer Melville, CRCF fund manager, for questions or help preparing an application.
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