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WeConservePA

Conservation Across The Commonwealth

aka WeConservePA   |   Harrisburg, PA   |  http://weconservepa.org

Mission

WeConservePA helps people conserve the lands needed for healthy, prosperous, and secure communities—the forests, farms, parks, urban gardens and other green places that safeguard our drinking water, prevent flooding, protect wildlife, provide recreational and economic opportunities, and preserve scenic beauty and community treasures.

Ruling year info

1996

Executive Director

Mr. Andrew M. Loza

Main address

610 N. 3rd Street Suite 301

Harrisburg, PA 17101 USA

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Formerly known as

Pennsylvania Land Trust Association

EIN

23-2789029

NTEE code info

Land Resources Conservation (C34)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Programs and results

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Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Conservation Across The Commonwealth

–Advocate for conservation-minded public policy, including defending conservation and recreation funding sources that are often threatened
–Educate the public about the need for and importance of land conservation, smart growth, and outdoor recreation
–Manage ConservationTools.org, the web's largest library of conservation-related tools and resources (including hundreds of original guides and model documents)
–Host conferences, seminars, and other training opportunities for conservation professionals, volunteers, and government officials
–Provide direct, one-on-one assistance to conservation organizations.

Population(s) Served
Adults

Where we work

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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WeConservePA

Board of directors
as of 04/18/2024
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board co-chair

Jeff Swinehart

Lancaster Farmland Trust

Term: 2024 - 2027


Board co-chair

Oliver Bass

Natural Lands

Term: 2024 - 2027

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 4/18/2024
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Male, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Decline to state

Race & ethnicity

No data

Gender identity

No data

Transgender Identity

No data

Sexual orientation

No data

Disability

No data

Equity strategies

Last updated: 04/18/2024

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Data
  • We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
Policies and processes
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
  • We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.