Fiscal Policies and Procedures

This is a sample fiscal policy and procedure from the accredited Elkhorn Slough Foundation.

This checklist suggests policies, procedures and practices that can address risks that arise in each phase of the financial management cycle.

This is a sample financial management policy from the accredited Hudson Highlands Land Trust.

This is a sample for accounting procedures from Deborah Connors, Meredeth Clark and Steve Zimmerman, C.P.A.

This includes an employee handbook and personnel policies from Gathering Waters: Wisconsin's Alliance for Land Trusts.

This is a sample accounting and finance policy from the accredited Buzzards Bay Coalition.

This is an investment and spending policy from the accredited Land Trust for Santa Barbara County.

An overview of the importance of having a clear policy and procedures for establishing and managing dedicated or permanently-restricted funds.

From California to Connecticut and Texas to Michigan, the conservation work of land trusts can help reduce the harmful effects of light pollution on people, plants and wildlife — and bring in new visitors to experience the wonder of darkness.