Training the future of Landcare
Training the future of Landcare
Murrumbidgee Landcare Inc. provide governance and grant writing workshops
Reaching Out -
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The issue
There are two types of landcare executive members in the mid-Murrumbidgee 1) those that have been in the role since landcare was incepted 2) those who have been newly elected since the local landcare initiative began. For both types of landcare executive members, the roles and responsibilities of the executive are unclear, succession planning remains unimaginable and strategic planning is unheard of.
The solution
Murrumbidgee Landcare Inc. offered a variety of training opportunities to assist new and existing Landcare Group committee members to understand responsibilities and requirements of executive roles (including but not limited to, chairperson, vice-chair, secretary and treasurer roles), how to plan for future projects and how to write successful grants.
The impact
Twenty participants were involved in the grant writing workshop – Two participants were involved in the governance training. Training provided core skills to improve grant writing skills and improved knowledge of governance requirements. Improved grant writing skills will improve financial stability and long-term viability of Landcare groups, whilst enabling groups to gain funds to conduct necessary on-ground works in response to the shared natural resource management issues faced by landcare members. Knowledge of governance will help Landcare groups establish relevant strategic goals, plan for the future, and remain resilient to shifting government agendas. These skills are paramount to achieve long-term viability of Landcare groups.
Key facts
- Murrumbidgee Landcare Inc. offered governance and grant writing workshops
- Twenty participants were involved in the grant writing workshop
- Two participants were involved in the governance training
- Future workshop will be run "inhouse" to improve participation rates