Learn Practice Element 9G1: Adopting Recordkeeping Policies
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Land Trust Standards and Practices, Practice 9G: Recordkeeping, includes three elements. This module addresses the first element, 9G1.
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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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