Learn Practice Element 3B1: The Ideal Board
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Land Trust Standards and Practices, Practice 3B. Board Composition and Structure, includes five elements. This module addresses Practice 3B1: Have a board of sufficient size, skills, backgrounds and experiences to conduct its work effectively
Membership Required
This resource is a Land Trust Alliance member benefit for the staff, board and volunteers of land trust and affiliate member organizations, and Alliance donors at the Protector level.
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- Alliance members: $70.00
- Non-members: $100.00
Learn Practice Element 3B3: Establishing a Board Development Process
Land Trust Standards and Practices, Practice 3B: Board Composition and Structure, includes five elements. This 15-minute module covers the third element:
3. Have a board development process that includes procedures for recruiting and training board members
Practice 3B: Board Composition and Structure
This guidance covers Practice 3B: Board Composition and Structure.
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Learn Practice Element 6A3: Diversifying Funding Sources
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Learn Practice Element 3A2a: Reviewing and Approving an Annual Budget
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Sample for Practice 3C: Board of Directors Interest and Nomination
This is a Board of Directors interest and nomination form from the accredited E.L. Rose Conservancy of Susquehanna County.