Are you ready to rock Rally 2021? We can't wait to get started! Find out how you can join us at the event.
Commission Plenary Presentation | Wednesday, Oct 6 | 11 AM - 12 PM EDT
*If you are registered and currently logged-in to the Rally platform, CLICK HERE to add the Wednesday Plenary to your schedule.
As part of the Wednesday Plenary Session, the Commission will be celebrating accredited land trusts. Join us for a special presentation and remarks by Commission Executive Director Melissa Kalvestrand.
To access this special presentation and all other plenary speakers at Rally 2021, you must register with the Land Trust Alliance. For more information and pricing, please visit their website.
Commission Workshop | Wednesday, Oct 6 | 3-4 PM EDT
DO6. Put Your Best Foot Forward: Tips and Tolls for Putting Together your Strongest Accreditation Application
*If you are registered and currently logged-in to the Rally platform, CLICK HERE to add Commission workshop to your schedule.
Knowledge is power. With organization, thorough planning, and actively using the accreditation requirements in your daily practice, you will feel ready and confident to prepare your best application. Learn from accreditation reviewers about how they review your application and gain insights on how changes in the 2021 Requirements Manual might impact your work. As a participant you will leave knowing timesaving short-cuts, how to pre-screen your documents to avoid common problems, how to leverage the Requirements Manual, and more. Appropriate for land trust staff and board members with an interest in first-time or renewal of accreditation that have some familiarity with the land trust accreditation process.
To access the Commission workshop and all other workshops at Rally 2021, you must register with the Land Trust Alliance. For more information and pricing, please visit their website.
Breakout and Engage Sessions | Oct 5, 6, 7 | Various Times
Between morning and afternoon workshop sessions there's a chance to meet with sponsors and exhibitors. During this time, we encourage you to drop in to our virtual exhibition booth. There, you can chat with staff and Commissioners and ask questions. Below are the dates, times and topics for these special mini sessions.
*If you are registered and currently logged-in to the Rally platform, you can use the direct links featured in each listing to add sessions to your schedule.
You earned it, now promote it! Communications Liaison Lisa McCarthy will be on hand to give tips and ideas for promoting your accredited status on your website, social media and fundraising endeavors.
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Calling all folks interested in becoming a Commissioner or anyone who has questions about who the Commissioners are and what they do! Here's your chance to meet-up, catch-up and learn about the volunteer board members behind the accreditation program. All are welcome to join.
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Is your accredited land trust considering merging with another organization? Compliance Manager Jessica Whittaker will be on hand to answer questions about merging with an accredited or non-accredited land trust.
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Is your organization getting ready for accreditation renewal? Join Associate Program Director Jennifer Brady-Connor for an informal session about preparing for the process. Learn about the importance of setting up a solid work plan, ensuring you have documentation for EFIs and are set-up in our online Accreditation Management System (AMS). Bring your questions and we'll be happy to chat!
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Is your accredited or prospective accredited land trust engaging in mitigation practices? Program Manager Greg Good will be on hand to answer questions about best mitigation practices.
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These mini-sessions are part of the Rally 2021 programming. To access all Rally programs you must register with the Land Trust Alliance. For more information and pricing, please visit their website.
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