Saving Land, Fall 2008 (Vol. 27 No. 4)
Source
About This Saving Land
5 From the President
Making history, meeting challenges
6 Conservation News
Land trusts and the economy, reaching the wealthy online, and other news you can use
10 Policy Roundup
Quantifying results of the tax incentive, connecting with legislators, reviewing end of year tax reminders
12 Voiced
Six land trust veterans reflect on what they wish they had known back when they started their jobs
14 Collective Defense
Conservation easements are increasingly under attack across America. The Land Trust Alliance is exploring the feasibility of conservation defense insurance, and we need your help.
18 Celebrating All Things Local
The president of the Land Trust Alliance discusses the state of land trusts today, and makes a call to action for the future.
20 A Little Magic
Protected by the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, the McDowell Sonoran Preserve in Arizona captivates our hearts with its vivid desert beauty. And one of its staunchest defenders is named Volunteer of the Year.
24 Breaking New Ground
The inaugural group of 39 accredited land trusts is celebrated, and interviewees describe what their journey was like, and why accreditation is well worth the effort.
28 Board Matters
Collaborating for conservation; Board Member Summit; Board Member Challenge logos
31 Accreditation Corner
Promoting your accredited status
32 Fundraising Wisdom
Raising money through voluntary surcharges
34 Resources & Tools
RallyNet, a dynamic fellowship, free organizational development help, and other good stuff
36 People & Places
Rally wrap-up, a one-of-a-kind community saved, and more
38 Inspired
Connection: Martha Teichner’s heartfelt thanks
Quality of Life: Chuck Leavell describes the good life
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