Connecticut Land Conservation Conference
March 21, 2026
Frank Center for Public Affairs, Wesleyan University
238 Church Street, Middletown
Michael J. Sikora
Workshops
Tell Me a Story I Can Use in an Appeal Letter
Strong appeal letters are built on stories that resonate, inspire, and motivate action. In this interactive workshop, participants will share their land conservation stories, from project successes to community impact, and work together to shape them into compelling fundraising narratives. We’ll explore what makes a story effective in an appeal letter. This session is ideal for development staff, executive directors, and anyone involved in donor communications.
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Resources and Handouts
“CLCC’s annual conference is like Woodstock for Connecticut’s land conservation community. It’s an opportunity to foster connections, get inspired, and celebrate our collective accomplishments”
- Pete Govert, Executive Director, East Haddam Land Trust
Previous Conferences
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