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Become A Member
Your Membership Makes A Difference!
100% of our operating budget is supported by membership dues, special fundraising appeals, donations of goods & services and special contributions from individuals, businesses and foundations.
When you join the Androscoggin Land Trust, you provide us with the means to conserve the land we cherish within our own communities. Your membership dues help us fund our core services of Land Protection and Stewardship and will cover expenses such as legal fees, appraisals, surveys, property taxes, insurance, and basic administrative costs.
Membership benefits include:
- A subscription to our bi-annual newsletter
- Invitations to ALT educational and recreational events
- Invitation to our Annual Business Meeting
Membership Form
Please print the membership form and enclose with your check.
Make checks payable to the Androscoggin Land Trust and send to:
Androscoggin Land Trust
P.O. Box 3145
Auburn, ME 04212
Donate Online
Pay online through Network for Good's secure online giving program.
Network for Good automatically deducts 3% of your donation in fees.
All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Thank you for supporting local land conservation!
Volunteer
The Androscoggin Land Trust has a variety of opportunities for you to consider:
Preserve Steward: Adopt an ALT preserve to care for. The stewardship duties will vary at each preserve, but may include help with trail maintenance, visitor information, posting signage and trash pick-up.
Easement Monitor: Help us monitor our conservation easements each year by walking easement properties to look for changes or disturbances.
Event Planner/Presenter: Provide outreach assistance by helping with an ALT event such as our annual meeting, Source to the Sea Canoe Trek, or a fundraising party. We are also always looking for individuals who can lead a field trip or give a presentation.
Artist/Writer: Contribute your artwork, photography or writing skills to our newsletter, brochures, website, press releases, etc. This is great way to get public recognition for your skills.
Fundraiser: You don’t have to be an expert, just dedicated! We are looking for folks who could help with grant writing, gift solicitations, corporate sponsors, and membership development.
These are just a few of the opportunities available to help the ALT continue to provide land conservation and stewardship services within our local communities.
Please contact us today to learn more about these opportunities and other volunteer needs we have.
Make A Donation
There are various ways to contribute to ALT beyond a membership contribution. You can provide significant support towards ALT’s mission and enjoy tax advantages. Please consider the following gift ideas:
Memorial and Holiday Gifts: A gift made in memory of a deceased relative or friend or in honor of a special occasion such as a birthday or wedding anniversary.
Corporate Matching Gifts: Your employer may sponsor a matching gift program and will match any contribution made by their employees through payroll deductions or direct gifts.
Gifts of Stock/Mutual Funds: Gifts of long-term appreciated stock and mutual fund shares benefits the land trust and the donor. You may receive income tax savings and may avoid capital gain taxes you would incur if you were to sell.
Bequests in a Will: Include ALT in your will by specifying a fixed amount of cash, a certain percentage of your estate or the remainder of your estate after expenses.
Sample language for a fixed amount:
"I bequeath the sum of $____ dollars to the Androscoggin Land Trust, a Maine non-profit organization to be used or disposed of for its general charitable purposes."
Sample language for a residuary bequest:
"I bequeath ____ percent of the residue of my estate to the Androscoggin Land Trust, a Maine non-profit organization to be used or disposed of for its general charitable purposes."
Life Insurance & Pension Plans: Name ALT as the beneficiary of your life insurance policy or pension plan while you continue to benefit from these assets during your lifetime.
For more information on these gift ideas or to learn about other ways to make a charitable contribution, contact us at: info@androscogginlandtrust.org or call 207-782-2302.
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