Board Development Toolkit: Building Effective Land Trust Boards
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The Board Development Toolkit is a comprehensive, seven-part resource designed to help land trusts build stronger, more effective boards. Developed by the Connecticut Land Conservation Council in collaboration with the Land Trust Alliance, this toolkit provides practical guidance on key governance topics, including board recruitment, role clarification, leadership transitions and accountability.
It offers actionable tools to assess board strengths, align efforts with organizational strategy, and foster continuous improvement. Whether you're refining existing practices or starting from scratch, this toolkit equips land trusts with the strategies needed to cultivate engaged, diverse and mission-driven boards.
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These resources are provided "as is" for informational purposes only, without warranty of any kind. They do not constitute legal or professional advice and do not create an attorney-client relationship. They may not reflect current legal developments and should be adapted for your organization with qualified professional help. The Alliance is not liable for any damages arising from use of or reliance on these resources. Views in individual posts and third-party links/logos are not Alliance endorsements. The Alliance is committed to equal opportunity and does not condone unlawful discrimination.
For accreditation-related materials, please also consult the Land Trust Accreditation Commission website.