Executive Director Onboarding Plan

A sample first-year transition plan for a new executive director. While this example was written for the leader of a museum, its content is applicable to many types of organizations.

This is a sample job description for an executive director from the accredited Mississippi Valley Conservancy.

Are you a new-ish executive director (three years or fewer on the job) looking to connect with others and undertake a yearlong shared learning adventure? Join our 2023 peer group for new leaders of land trusts in the eastern United States.

This is an action item checklist for hiring a new leader or executive director from the Art of Hiring Leaders by Barbara J. Gilvar.

A sample board member application and letter of responsibility from the accredited Wallowa Land Trust.

The western program of the Land Trust Alliance often discusses with member land trusts how best to attract and retain employees who are engaged, productive and excited about their jobs. This white paper shows findings from a study done in summer and fall of 2017.

Sample board meeting minutes from the accredited Land Trust of Virginia showing the easement committee's review of a potential project.