MLTN Infoline – November 8, 2023
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Call for Proposals for the 2024 Maine Land Conservation Conference
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Maine Coast Heritage Trust is now accepting proposals for 90-minute workshops for our in-person conference in Topsham on Saturday, April 13th, 2024. The conference is all about Maine people learning from each other. We will be selecting 20-22 workshops and roundtables to offer on Saturday. Submissions are open to all. This year we have a strong preference for workshops that share stories of Maine groups and their projects that provide lessons learned to the conservation community. This could include conservation successes, DEI efforts, stewardship innovations, nonprofit leadership, effective partnerships, and more.
We are also especially interested in workshop proposals in the areas of fundraising, communications, and organizational development.
To submit a proposal for the 2024 event, click here. Proposals are due by 11:59pm on Wednesday, November 29th. If you have questions, please reach out to us at .
We thrive when we share lessons and learn from each other!
Angela, Jeff, and Donna
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Maine Climate Council Update
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Maine’s Climate Council met in late September to officially kick-off a yearlong process to update the state’s Maine Won’t Wait climate action plan. Approved in December 2020, this current four-year blueprint has inspired a variety of state actions to address climate change. The Climate Council has empowered six working groups to look at the existing plan, build upon its foundation, and offer revised recommendations by June of 2024. The Council will then finalize a new plan by December 2024. There are land trust representatives on many of the working groups, including the Natural and Working Lands committee. For more information on the six working groups and how you can follow their progress, visit the Maine Climate Council website. If you have any questions or need additional information, contact MCHT’s Public Policy Manager Jeff Romano.
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Effective Boards: Understanding Board Purposes and Planning
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Wednesday, November 15, 2023 via Zoom 10:00am-12:00pm
Cost: $45 for MANP members*, $65 for non-members
This event is possible thanks to a partnership between Maine Association of Nonprofits and Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
This workshop will go beyond the fiduciary duties to explore a common lifecycle that every board of directors travels through and the different purposes that boards fulfill at each stage. A stage-based perspective helps boards and organizations normalize their board experience and consider what it will take, at this particular point in time, to be effective. Board effectiveness at any stage is bolstered by proactive planning.
Workshop participants will also learn strategies and receive templates for annual board planning and meeting planning. This workshop is valuable for individuals holding leadership positions on or with the board, such as board chairs, officers, committee chairs, executive directors, and leadership staff.
Learn more and register at MANP’s website.
*Most MLTN members are MANP members. Contact Donna to check your MLTN membership status.
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De-Escalation Techniques in the Workplace
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Wednesday, November 15, 2023 via Zoom
2:00-2:30pm
Cost: FREE Violence has increased in America, and people’s tempers may flare even in routine interactions. Learn how frontline staff and managers can bring down the heat in difficult conversations and be prepared if an interaction does escalate.
Learn more and register at MANP’s website.
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Land Trust Alliance and Terrafirma Offer Free Risk Management Series
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Thursdays, November 16, December 7, and January 4 via Zoom
3:00-4:00pm
Cost: FREE Every year, the Land Trust Alliance and Terrafirma present a free risk management webinar series. This is a valuable resource for your organization!
And, if your organization is a Terrafirma member and anyone on your staff or board attends these webinars, your organization will receive the Terrafirma risk management discount for the 2024 policy year.
November 16: Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast Case Study – A sensitive beach-front preserve owned by the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast was jeopardized by a boundary dispute between two adjoining neighbors. The lawsuit could have forever re-drawn the Preserve boundaries and negatively affected sensitive nesting areas for the threatened snowy plover. Learn how the Conservation Foundation and their legal team successfully defended the preserve by intervening in the suit and defending their rights.
December 7: Basic Risk Management: Insurance 101 – A crash course on the basics of insurance coverage. You’ll learn practical pointers on how to get the most out of your insurance coverage.
January 4: Basic Risk Management: Tips from Terrafirma – Leslie Ratley-Beach, conservation defense director at the Land Trust Alliance and vice president of Alliance Risk Management Services, will review trends from over 2,200 claims submitted over the past eleven years of Terrafirma conservation defense liability insurance and respond to your comments.
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A to Z of Human Resources: HR Compliance
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Tuesday, November 28, 2023 via Zoom 10:00am-12:00pm
Cost: $45 for MANP members*, $65 for non-members
This event is possible thanks to a partnership between Maine Association of Nonprofits and Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
Small and medium-sized nonprofits typically don’t have the resources to create a human resources department with an experienced HR professional. The job of HR may be done by the executive director, the chief financial officer, a manager or administrative staff – wherever there is some capacity or some interest. If this is you, we know the A to Z of Human Resources series can help!
This workshop is part of a virtual series that will help those new to HR — or those who’ve just had the work added to their plate — do the right things, comply with the laws, and adhere to best practices in the areas of:
Learn more and register at MANP’s website.
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Board Roles & Responsibilities
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Wednesday, November 29, 2023 via Zoom
11:30am-1:00pm Cost: $45 MANP members*, $65 non-members
Discounts for teams! $25 off each additional registration from the same organization
Scholarships available! Prior to registering, email your scholarship request to and be sure to include your name and organization
A strong board of directors is built upon clear understanding of basic roles and responsibilities. This session will provide an overview of a board’s primary legal duties, important responsibilities and essential roles in governing the organization and stewarding its mission. Participants will:
This webinar is for individuals already serving on nonprofit boards who are seeking an overview of their roles and responsibilities. Board members who have at least 6 months of board service will gain the most from participation. It is strongly suggested that multiple board members from the same organization and the executive director participate as a team for maximum benefit.
Learn more and register at MANP’s website.
*Most MLTN members are MANP members. Contact Donna to check your MLTN membership status.
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Wabanaki Sovereignty – Benefit to All Maine Residents
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Tuesday, December 5, 2023 via Zoom
9:00-11:00am
Cost: FREE for DHC members, $30 for non-DHC members
Presented by the Diversity Hiring Coalition of Maine (DHC) This presentation will feature two distinguished speakers, Corey Hinton and Dr. Darren J. Ranco, who will explore the vital aspects of Wabanaki sovereignty and its implications for the entire state. Corey Hinton, a leader in tribal law and policy, and Dr. Darren J. Ranco, an expert on Indigenous environmental protection and governance, will discuss the diverse contributions of Wabanaki communities to Maine’s workforce, economy, and broader diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the rich cultural heritage and the positive impact of Wabanaki Nations in Maine. Learn more and register at DHC’s website.
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Ash Protection Collaboration Across Wabanakik Office Hours
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Monday, December 11, 2023 via Zoom 1:00-2:30pm
Cost: FREE
The Ash Protection Collaboration Across Wabanakik (APCAW) will hold a Zoom session to hear updates from the Maine Forest Service and organizations who are taking actions to protect ash. They will also facilitate an open forum for anyone who would like to share or ask questions about ash inventory, ash seed collection, EAB monitoring, and ash management.
APCAW wants to support you as you integrate lessons learned at their webinars and training into the way you manage land, whether you’re a private landowner, land trust staff, forester, state employee, basketmaker/harvester, or anyone interested. They hope you will consider joining whether or not you have already taken actions to protect ash on the lands you manage.
Register here if you’d like to participate.
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Did You Know? MLTN Member Forum
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The collective wisdom of land conservationists active in Maine is an incredible resource. Maine Land Trust Network hosts an online forum where members can post questions, raise issues, and float ideas with their peers who work and volunteer protecting and caring for Maine’s special places. Once you subscribe, you’ll receive emails containing these peer posts and you can start your own conversations that others can respond to. It’s a great way to connect with other land trust staff, board members, and other experts who take part in the forum. Learn more and subscribe to the MLTN member forum here.
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Hammond Climate Solutions Solar Moonshot Program
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The Solar Moonshot Program is helping nonprofit organizations across the United States afford the switch to clean energy.
Grants up to $25,000 are typically awarded, with grant amounts dependent on various factors, including the organization’s need for funding. Grant priority is given to solar projects that have additional funding sources and community support.
Grants for 2023 are made possible by the BQuest Foundation and an anonymous donor, and the program is managed by Hammond Climate Solutions Foundation.
Learn more about the program’s status and participants, and fill out their online questionnaire at the Hammond Climate Solutions website.
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