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Confluence: March 2003, Vol. 5, No. 2
Starting / Maintaining Your Group

Are You Making Fundraising Mistakes?
Check out this list of common errors made by nonprofits when trying to launch a successful fundraising program, available at the Rivernetwork Resource Library along with a wealth of other valuable tools for the watershed organization at http://www.rivernetwork.org/library/libfun_faf96maki.cfm

Become an Affiliate of the Environmental News Network
Organizations with environmental goals can sign up at no cost to become affiliates of the Environmental News Network. ENN Direct Affiliates can submit environmental press releases to the ENN web site with a guarantee that they will be posted on the site without changes, ensuring that their press release will be seen unedited by a broad range of environmental professionals and activists. ENN affiliates can also register to accept donations on the ENN site, publicize upcoming events on the ENN calendar, and other valuable services. To learn more about becoming an ENN affiliate, go to their content partner inquiry page at http://www.enn.com/aboutenn/content-partner-form.asp

Learn About Land Trusts
The Land Trust Alliance is an umbrella organization supporting the conservation efforts of the more than 1,200 land trusts in the United States, with more than 900 formal sponsor member trusts and one million individual land trust supporters. Founded in 1982, LTA provides grants to land trusts, training programs, offers mentoring services to member trusts, and works to publicly promote the concept of voluntary land conservation across the country, a rapidly growing movement. To learn more about land trusts or to seek assistance in starting or administering a land trust, go to www.lta.org

Resources for Nonprofit Organization Board Members
Boardsource, previously known as the National Center for Nonprofit Boards, offers a huge variety of resources for nonprofit boards, including publications, consultants, conferences, workshops, training, and an extensive Web-based database. Registration with Boardsource is free; however paid members enjoy additional benefits including a discount in the online bookstore, an exclusive members-only magazine, and online database items only accessible by paid members. To register or join, visit Boardsource at www.boardsource.org

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