Dollars and Sense: How to Communicate Financial Information

Land trust finances can present unique challenges. Board treasurers, and staff leaders often struggle with engaging the board in financial oversight. This webinar will share innovative ideas for presenting financial reports so board members can better understand the financial picture of your land trust and focus on what is important.   ​ 

​Join Dana Chabot, land trust financial advisor and Land Trust Accreditation Commissioner, Carol Fisher, board treasurer of Gathering Waters: Wisconsin’s Alliance for Land Trusts and Jen Filipiak, executive director of Driftless Area Land Conservancy, as they discuss what board treasurers and executive staff need to know and how to communicate financial information effectively. This webinar is designed for new and experienced board treasurers, staff leaders with financial responsibilities, board officers and consulting accountants.  

​Here's a look at what we will cover:  

• Formats for presenting financial information to effectively focus board attention.  

• ​Land Trust Accreditation requirements for land trust financial reporting.  

• ​Identifying challenges to comprehension and how to keep your board knowledgably engaged in financial oversight.