A green valley below a rocky peak at a GSLC-protected preserve

Strategic Plan · 2026–2030

Our progress, in the open.

A land trust makes promises meant to last forever. Here is how we’re tracking against the five priorities of our 2026–2030 plan, updated as the work moves.

25% Priority 1 Stewardship
0% Priority 2 Statewide Partner
0% Priority 3 People & Capacity
25% Priority 4 Accountable Org
20% Priority 5 Financial Resilience

This year · 2026

Five priorities, one plan.

Our plan translates into an annual work plan of concrete milestones. This is the share complete so far this year, reviewed regularly by leadership and the board.

Last updated September 2, 2026.

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15% of 2026 milestones complete

4 complete 14 in progress 8 planned

Ensure durable conservation outcomes through stewardship

Stewardship

In progress

1 of 4 complete · 2026

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In progress Comprehensive stewardship obligations matrix for 100% of easements
Complete Standardize & adopt MOA / land-management contract templates
In progress Financial analysis of all stewardship endowments & funding streams
Planned Board-approved 3-year Stewardship Funding Plan

Looking ahead 4 milestones planned for 20274 milestones planned for 2028

Serve as a trusted statewide conservation partner

Statewide Partner

Planned

0 of 5 complete · 2026

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Planned Adopt a Role & Responsibility Statement (holder vs. landowner vs. manager)
Planned Develop a Partnership Framework (criteria, roles, decision authority)
Planned Statewide opportunity & gap analysis (priority regions)
In progress Portfolio analysis: donated vs. mitigation-funded easements (30x30)
In progress Launch the new website & quarterly newsletter (impact communication)

Looking ahead 4 milestones planned for 20274 milestones planned for 2028

Sustain the people and capacity behind the mission

People & Capacity

Planned

0 of 4 complete · 2026

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In progress Written role descriptions & responsibility matrices (staff + committees)
Planned Identify mission-critical functions; begin cross-training
In progress Hire key staff (Office Manager, Program Manager)
In progress Board-adopt Growth Criteria (mission, funding, capacity fit)

Looking ahead 4 milestones planned for 20274 milestones planned for 2028

Reinforce a strong, accountable conservation organization

Accountable Org

In progress

2 of 8 complete · 2026

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In progress Adopt Board Roles & Responsibilities Statement (bylaws → LTA Standards)
In progress Adopt a board-development plan (recruit, onboard, educate, evaluate)
Complete Complete accreditation gap analysis & submit LTA response (awaiting decision)
Complete Adopt board resolution — commitment to accreditation oversight
In progress Board-reviewed Risk Register (likelihood × impact)
In progress Stand up the board portal & reporting dashboards (risk, strategy, finance)
In progress Review progress on the strategic plan regularly
In progress Consolidate bylaws, charters, policies into a governance handbook

Looking ahead 4 milestones planned for 20274 milestones planned for 2028

Secure long-term stewardship and financial resilience

Financial Resilience

In progress

1 of 5 complete · 2026

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Planned Comprehensive stewardship financial analysis (endowments vs. long-term costs)
In progress Full revenue composition analysis
Planned Board-adopt a 3-year Fundraising Strategy
Planned Establish a board-approved operating reserve target (e.g., 6 months)
Complete Complete audit of all organizational software (incl. donor management)

Looking ahead 4 milestones planned for 20274 milestones planned for 2028