Four lightning sessions focusing on different land trust funding opportunities and perspectives. Carbon Offsets Bob Barnett, Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy Bob will describe how carbon offset sales to the voluntary market work and what a land trust must do to benefit. LTCF Program Overview Jessica Burns, Wildlife Habitat Canada This will be a high-level overview of the year 2 Large and Small Grant Programs, application process and common application errors. Learning Outcomes:
1. Gain a better understanding of the overall Large and Small Grant Program structures.
2. Gain a better understanding of the application process for the Large and Small Grant Programs.
Deshkan Ziibi Conservation Impact Bond: Co-creating a Green Future Michelle Kanter, Carolinian Coalition Canada
In spring 2020, Carolinian Canada and partners launched the Deshkan Ziibi Conservation Impact Bond, a unique cross-sector finance mechanism to accelerate healthy landscapes in the spirit and practice of reconciliation. Co-creation of the financial investment mechanism is just one story. Early results indicate that strategic collaboration can attract support for high-quality habitat with multiple environmental, economic and social returns. Learning Outcomes:
1. Keys to success for a Conservation Impact Bond
2. Early results of Deshkan Ziibi Conservation Impact Bond
3. Conservation sector’s role in a green economy: Taking Care of the Most Sustainable Source of Revenue Kimberley MacKenzie, KMA Incorporated Unrestricted donations from people who love your organization are the most reliable source of revenue for your land trust. Kimberley will share information about how to engage with those who love you most during these turbulent times….and beyond. Learning Outcomes:
4. Learn how COVID – 19 is impacting giving across the sector.
5. Understand why donors give to your organization.
6. Leave with three action items to help build stronger relationships with your donors.