Like what we do? Want to get involved? We depend on public support to fulfill our mission and carry out our programs. Here is how you can help Rensselaer Land Trust continue to conserve land and protect resources in Rensselaer County:
Volunteer Your Time
- Steward a preserve or conservation easement
- Volunteer at events and workdays
- Join a committee
- Lead an outing or workshop
- Volunteer your expertise
- Serve on the Board of Directors
- Help prepare membership mailings
- Host an event
- Organize an event
- Manage a project
- Help us with a fundraising drive
- Write articles to promote our outreach efforts
- Document our outings with photographs or short videos
Outreach Via Word-of-Mouth
- Ask your family and friends to join Rensselaer Land Trust’s efforts
- Tell others about our work or invite them to one of our outings, workshops, or events as your guest
Donate Land, Money, Supplies
- Individuals and families–join our membership program
- Businesses–join our Business Member Program
- Talk to your employer about matching your charitable gift to us
- Make an unrestricted cash donation
- Donate a conservation easement
- Donate land
- Purchase a naming right to one of our properties
- Donate stocks or bonds
- Set up a charitable remainder trust
- Make an extra gift to our endowment fund
- Leave something to Rensselaer Land Trust in your will
- List Rensselaer Land Trust as your beneficiary on IRA, brokerage accounts and life insurance policies
- Set up a charitable gift annuity
- Do an asset bargain sale with Rensselaer Land Trust
- Donate appreciated assets (and avoid capital gains tax)
- Sponsor an event
- Donate a raffle item
- Donate office supplies/equipment
- Donate stamps
- Underwrite the publication costs of annual newsletters and annual reports
- Provide decorations, food, and drink for events
Contact Julie at 518-659-5263 or by email for more information.
