Training Opportunities - Management and Leadership

Financial Administration for Districts

Frequently Asked Questions on District Financial Administration - This document provides guidance on the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act and how it relates to local soil and water conservation districts. Document developed by the UNC School of Government.

Budget and Financial Managment for SWCDs - Presentation prepared by the UNC-School of Government that further defines financial administration for districts

District Internal Audit -  District can utilize this checklist if needed to conduct an internal audit

Independant Public Authorities - For districts that are considered independent public authorities, Form 203 and INV-91 are required to be submitted to the Local Government Commission. 

Grant Writing and Management

Grant Space.org - This site hosts several free online trainings as well as those you may register for. Training topics include but are not limited to:

• Grantseeking Basics
• Proposal Budgeting Basics
• Proposal Writing Basics
• You Got the Grant, Now What?

Hiring and Performance Management

This information is to be used as a guide only, make sure you follow your county or district policies.

Guide on Hiring and Supervising Employees - Developed by Oklahoma Conservation Commission

Marketing

Tools and Tactics to Market Your Business and Connect with Media - This webinar is an overview of identifying your marketing and media goals and how to showcase your stories. It was developed by the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition. 

FARM Media and Public Relations Tool Kit for Farmers - This webinar was developed by the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition. It includes how to generate media coverage, write a press release, interview tips and more public relation resources.

Personnel Management

Managing Technical Professionals - Online interactive training hosted by AgLearn.

Adopting the Appropriate Management Style - Online interactive training hosted by AgLearn.

Everyone Communicates, Few Connect: What the Most Effective People Do Differently - Online interactive training hosted by AgLearn.

Leadership Skills

Natural Resource Leadership Institute - The Natural Resources Leadership Institute is an  instructional and community service program of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service at NC State University. The goal of the Natural Resources Leadership Institute is to improve management and policy decisions affecting North Carolina's communities and natural resources.

Leadership Essentials: Building Your Influence as a Leader - Online interactive training hosted by AgLearn.

Leadership Essentials: Leading Innovation - Online interactive training hosted by AgLearn.