How to Develop an Effective Business Plan. Empowering you as strong leaders for soil and water conservation.

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1 How to Develop an Effective Business Plan Empowering you as strong leaders for soil and water conservation.

2 What are conservation districts trying to accomplish? To encourage land users to implement conservation practices and technologies that conserve soil, improve water quality, and enhance related natural resources.

Getting Conservation on the Land Citizens are aware and concerned about air, soil and water quality Federal legislators responded by giving conservation a higher priority in the new Farm

3 Getting Conservation on the Land Citizens are aware and concerned about air, soil and water quality Federal legislators responded by giving conservation a higher priority in the new Farm Bill (80% increase in funding) Land users know that more money exists for conservation in the new Farm Bill Farm Operators are more aware of conservation program opportunities. The Time is Now!

4 Additional Opportunities for Districts Clean Water Indiana (CWI) Grants Lake and River Enhancement (LARE) IDEM Section 319 Grants Grants from agencies, foundations & private organizations Partnerships with other conservation organizations

Business Plan Development A local conservation program worthy of funding deserves a good plan Using a business approach to focusing district activities on addressing

5 Business Plan Development A local conservation program worthy of funding deserves a good plan Using a business approach to focusing district activities on addressing identified local soil and water resource concerns Identifying key actions to unlock your district s potential Building district relationships in your county and community

6 Board Member Role Envision the district program to meet soil, water and related natural resource needs. Hold everyone accountable to reach that vision.

Business Plan Elements Who We Are Statutory Authority- Indiana Code IC 14-32-5-1 (District Law) A

7 Business Plan Elements Who We Are Statutory Authority- Indiana Code IC (District Law) A district constitutes a governmental subdivision of the state and a public body exercising public powers.

Business Plan Elements Function/Purpose To provide information about soil, water and related natural resource conservation; identify and prioritize local soil and

8 Business Plan Elements Function/Purpose To provide information about soil, water and related natural resource conservation; identify and prioritize local soil and water resource concerns; and connect land users to sources of educational, technical and financial assistance to implement conservation practices and technologies.

9 Business Plan Elements Who do we serve as a SWCD?

10 Business Plan Elements Why do we serve these customers?

11 Mission Statement The Mission of Hoosier Soil and Water Conservation District is to (what) for (whom) by (how) Specific to your district.

12 Business Plan Elements Critical Natural Resource Issues Identify local soil and water related natural resource issues Top five critical natural resource issues - ranked in order of priority Ranking process: If we only had the time, money and energy to work on one critical issue

13 Business Plan Elements Statements of Intent By {Date} the {Natural Resource} will {Outcome}

14 Accomplishments by 2011 By {Date} the {Natural Resource} will {Outcome}

15 Business Plan Elements Priority Actions 12 Months Based on Statements of Intent Actions to do in the next 12 months Who, What, When, How Programs available to meet resource needs

16 Business Plan Elements Consider: Staffing Needs

17 Business Plan Elements Annual Budget Needs Consider Salaries & Benefits Equipment Office Supplies Programs & Cost Share Rent & Utilities Other

18 SWCD Local Cost/Benefit Sample Worksheet Hoosier County Soil and Water Conservation District From January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006 Assistance for District Operations Costs: Contribution Total County Investment for District Operations $ 56, Other LOCAL Investments for District Operations City Investment for District Operations - City of Boilerville $ 2, Hoosier County Foundation Education Grant $ Total Local Investment for District Operations (Other Than County Tax Dollars) $ 2, STATE Investments for District Operations State Appropriations for District Operations $ 10, ISDA - Division of Soil Cons. County Technical Assistance (Resource Specialist) $ 25, ISDA - Division of Soil Cons. Regional Technical Assistance $ 3, ISDA - Division of Soil Cons. SW CD Support & Educational Assistance $ 2, Other State Investment for District Operations Total State Investment for District Operations $ 42, FEDERAL Investments for District Operations USDA - NRCS Staff Salaries $ 64, USDA - NRCS Staff Support $ 12, Other Federal Investment for District Operations Total Federal Investment for District Operations $ 77, TOTAL PARTNER INVESTMENT IN DISTRICT OPERATIONS $ 178,575.00

19 Cost Share to County Landowners/Operators for Conservation Practices: Program Total Local*: Hoosier County Quail Unlimited Seeding Cost Share Grant $ 3, Total Total Cost Share Provided Through SWCD $ 3, State*: Lake And River Enhancement Program (LARE) $ 15, Clean W ater Indiana Program $ 8, IDEM/IDNR Cost Share Funds $ 18, IDNR Urban Rule 5 Funds $ Total Cost Share Provided Through State Agencies $ 43, Federal*: Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) $ 261, Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) $ 93, W ildlife Habitat Incentive Program (W HIP) $ 419, W etland Reserve Program (W RP) $ 1,933, Forest Improvement Program (FIP) $ 3, EPA 319 Nonpoint Source Program - Animal W aste Technical Position $ 116, Total Cost Share Provided Through Federal Agencies $ 2,826, TOTAL COST SHARE THROUGH CONSERVATION PARTNERS $ 2,873, * Does not include landowners' investments in practices, which may range from 10% - 50% of total cost. For a detailed list of new conservation practices installed during this timeframe as well as their estimated values, see the reverse side of this form. TOTAL CONSERVATION INVESTMENT LEVERAGED THROUGH THE HOOSIER SWCD $ 3,052, RETURN: EACH COUNTY TAX DOLLAR INVESTED IN THE SWCD LEVERAGES: $ 54.20

20 Business Plan Elements Key Individuals Based on Statements of Intent, Priority Actions, and Staffing Needs Identify Individuals Essential for Your District to Work With for a Successful Local Program Reach a Few of These Important Individuals Each Year

21 Next Steps Share your Business Plan Elected Officials Agencies Organizations Key Individuals Community Leaders Potential Funders Media

22 Next Steps Revisit Your Business Plan Living documents! Requires monitoring of progress

23 If it is to be, it is up to me!

ARIZONA ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS STRATEGIC PLAN P age 75 Years of Locally Led Conservation

ARIZONA ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS STRATEGIC PLAN 2017-2020 1 P age 75 Years of Locally Led Conservation 2 P a g e 75 Years of Locally Led Conservation OUR MISSION To support Conservation Districts