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INSIGHT: FairTrade USA – Paul Rice

Environment, INSIGHT, Justice & Poverty

President & CEO Paul Rice highlights the market’s role in alleviating rural poverty and environmental degradation, and how his organization channels the energy of the fair trade movement through programs and outreach.

INSIGHT: Ocean Institute – Dan Stetson

Children & Families, Environment, INSIGHT

President Dan Stetson discusses the challenges of developing a financially self-sustaining business model to support hands-on marine science and history education for 110,000 K-12 students and 8,000 teachers annually.

INSIGHT: WildAid – Tod Bensen

Environment, INSIGHT

Taking a sabbatical from his career as a venture capitalist to work on ocean and other forms of conservation, Tod Bensen discusses how a VC business perspective informs his work as Board Chair of WildAid, a nonprofit that reduces demand for endangered species products

INSIGHT: Greenbelt Alliance – Jeremy Madsen

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Executive Director Jeremy Madsen discusses how the Greenbelt Alliance encourages responsible development through a mix of education and activism, and through partnerships with business, nonprofit and government leaders.Jeremy Madsen joined Greenbelt Alliance from The San Francisco Foundation, where he helped to launch the Great Communities Collaborative and supported social equity, affordable housing, and smart growth efforts around the Bay Area. He previously held positions as a community organizer and lobbyist on fair trade issues and urban quality of life issues, serving as Field Director for Washington state’s Transportation Choices Coalition and the Washington, DC-based Citizens Trade Campaign.Founded in 1958 as Citizens for Regional Recreation and Parks (CRRP), the Greenbelt Alliance works in partnership with local municipalities, communities and businesses, and has secured protection of more than 1.1 million acres of open space, establish urban growth boundaries around 26 cities and five counties, and endorsed the creation of 60,000 homes within existing urban areas.

INSIGHT: Northern California Regional Land Trust Council – David McMurray

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Particularly during an economic downturn when funds are tight and costs and strategies need to be carefully monitored, nonprofit board members have specific roles and responsibilities. David discusses these responsibilities with reference to land trusts, but his points are salient for all nonprofits.Event: California Council of Land Trusts 2009 Conference

INSIGHT: Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) – Audrey Rust

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It is important to develop longterm relationships with donors who fund and otherwise support nonprofits. Audrey shares POST’s experience in communicating with and engaging donors in the work of her organization.Event: California Council of Land Trusts 2009 Conference

INSIGHT: Land Trust of Santa Cruz County – Terry Corwin

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Managing both revenue and expense is never more important than when finances are tight. As a CPA and someone with extensive experience in corporate finance, Terry shares the approaches that she has used to strengthen revenue while limiting expense growth at her organization.Event: California Council of Land Trusts 2009 Conference

INSIGHT: California Council of Land Trusts (CCLT) – Darla Guenzler

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Coming off of some exceptional accomplishments, land trusts are challenged by the recession to continue their work of protecting and preserving lands. Darla summarizes the accomplishments of the CCLT family and suggests some strategies for strengthening land trust and conservation organizations.Event: California Council of Land Trusts 2009 Conference

INSIGHT: Mission Driven – Donna Fletcher

Environment, INSIGHT

During past recessions nonprofits have had to adjust their approaches to raising money and this recession posses some of the greatest challenges that nonprofits have faced. Donna discusses the importance of local constituencies, and of remaining close to donors through these times.Event: California Council of Land Trusts 2009 Conference

INSIGHT: American Forests – Scott Steen

Environment, INSIGHT

CEO Scott Steen discusses the oldest national non-profit conservation organization, advocating for the protection and restoration of U.S. forests.

Preview: American Forests – Scott Steen

Environment, Previews

CEO Scott Steen discusses the oldest national non-profit conservation organization, advocating for the protection and restoration of U.S. forests.

Preview: FairTrade USA – Paul Rice

Environment, Justice & Poverty, Previews

President & CEO Paul Rice highlights the market’s role in alleviating rural poverty and environmental degradation, and how his organization channels the energy of the fair trade movement through programs and outreach.