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Field Guide to Conservation Finance

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ISBN-10: 1597260606

ISBN-13: 9781597260602

Edition: 2nd 2007

Authors: Story Clark, Roger C. Altman

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Finally, a comprehensive book on land conservation financing for community and regional conservation leaders. A Field Guide to Conservation Finance provides essential advice on how to tackle the universal obstacle to protecting private land in America: lack of money. nbsp; Story Clark dispels the myths that conservationists can access only private funds controlled by individuals or that only large conservation organizations have clout with big capital markets. She shows how small land conservation organizations can achieve conservation goals using both traditional and cutting-edge financial strategies. Clark outlines essential tools for raising money, borrowing money, and reducing the…    
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Book details

List price: $52.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Island Press
Publication date: 4/13/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 416
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.188
Language: English

Story Clark is a consultant specializing in land conservation strategy and finance, advising conservation organizations and foundations in the Rocky Mountain Region and elsewhere. She has worked in land conservation and land use planning for over 25 years in association with (among others) the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, the Jackson Hole Land Trust, and as a county planner for Teton County. Ms. Clark currently serves on boards or advisory boards that include: the American Conservation Association, Conservation International, Ruckelshaus Institute for Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Wyoming, the Nicholas School of the…    

Acknowledgments
Foreword
Introduction: A Field Guide
Positioning Your Organization
Organizational Readiness
Financial Readiness
The Deal
Legal and Ethical Considerations
Raising Money
Raising Money
Traditional Fundraising Methods
Traditional Fundraising Plans and Sources
Voluntary Surcharges
Transfer Fees
Borrowing Money
Borrowing Money
Bank Lending
Seller Financing
External Revolving Loan Funds
Internal Protection Funds
Foundation Program-Related Investments
Looking Ahead
Reducing Costs
Putting It All Together
Conclusion: How It Could Come Together in the Future
Appendix
Glossary
Notes
Bibliography
About the Author
Index