The Value of Accreditation
Accreditation keeps your land trust on the leading edge
HEAR IT FROM YOUR PEERS
Being Accredited is the Best Practice
The accreditation process is not easy, but it is worth it. We hear this time and again. And it’s true! Accredited land trusts are stronger, more resilient, and better poised to defend the land. Listen to your peers talk about why they believe their investment in accreditation matters deeply, for now, and for the future.
WE’RE BETTER TOGETHER
Your Investment in Accreditation Matters
Accreditation strengthens the entire land trust movement by creating a network of organizations that are committed to conservation excellence. Accreditation also builds partner and donor confidence, which means more community members are invested in protecting and saving land.
Stay on the Leading Edge
Accreditation strengthens your land trust, engages your board and staff, ensures your land trust stays current with best practices, and better positions your land trust to defend and steward its land.
Strengthen the Movement
In 2003 the Land Trust Census revealed the land trust community was unprepared to meet its promise of perpetuity. Only 16% of land trusts had conservation defense funds and many did not annually monitor their land and easements. In 2004 Congress became concerned, leading the Alliance to create the Commission in 2006. Today, the network of over 478 accredited land trusts is made up of strong, respected leaders in their communities with the resources to forever steward the lands entrusted to them.
Get Paid Back
Your investment in accreditation pays you back. Accredited land trusts have shown that they save more land, raise more money and attract more volunteers. Accredited land trusts also qualify for valuable discounts and benefits.
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS
Accredited Land Trusts Report Benefits
100%Report the accreditation process strengthened their land trust
73%Report the accreditation process led to a more engaged board
100%Report improved ability to protect or steward their land and conservation easements
Tangible benefits
Opportunities for Accredited Land Trusts
PERPETUAL EXCELLENCE AWAITS
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Partnering with Accredited Land Trusts
Accredited land trusts make strong land conservation partners.
Why Accreditation Matters
The refrain, “It was challenging, but it was worth it,” is something we hear often at the Commission.
Reach out to the Commission
The Commission welcomes questions and comments. Get in touch whenever you need us.