Freeport Conservation Trust

“Prior to filing, the Form 990 is made available to all board members for review and comment. The 990 is circulated in draft form by email and a hard copy is available in the office.The Form 990 is brought to the monthly board meeting for discussion if necessary. The board is allowed two weeks for review and comment before it is filed.”

“Board members are required to read and sign the Conflict of Interest policy which obligates them to report any conflicts as defined by said policy.”

“The executive director's position is reviewed annually by the President, Vice President and Treasurer for performance and compensation. The President of the Board administers a formal performance evaluation with solicited input from other board members. Compensation is reviewed and compared with standards in similar non-profit organizations. Compensation is approved by the full board based on the recommendation of the executive committee.”

“No documents available to the public.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Organizational Strength and FundraisingFCT continues to create, refine, revise and update its policies to strengthen our operations. Over the last year we developed a Stewardship Manual and completed the re-organization of all property files in accordance with national land trust standards. Our bookkeeping has been moved online, allowing us more flexibility in where we work, as we deal with the pandemic. FCTs fundraising activities include pursuing grants, usually in support of land protection projects, and cultivating generous individual donors. A year-end annual appeal raises funds for operations and land protection projects. Last springs Hike Freeport campaign was targeted at turning new trail users into FCT financial supporters; donors received a Hike Freeport pin. FCT also recruits and sustains Business Partners. FCT staff and board participate in a variety of regional and statewide activities and committees related to land conservation, including forming the Greater Portland Conservation and Trails Initiative and serving on the Maine Land Trust Network Steering Committee. The Executive Directors of several greater Portland land trusts, including FCT, collaborated to publish an op-ed column in the Portland Press Herald in May.”