South Carolina’s special places 

are in our hands… 

and yours.

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South Carolina’s special places 

are in our hands… 

and yours.

The South Carolina Land Trust Network (SCLTN) unites land trusts to amplify the power of permanent land conservation.

Landowners

By protecting your land, you have a say in its future. You leave behind a legacy which remains with the land—forever. 

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    Camp Awanita, protected by The Nature Conservancy. C: Bill Robertson

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1.3 Million Protected Acres and Counting

From the mountains to the sea, the river bottoms to the agricultural fields, South Carolina’s open spaces define our quality of life, shape our traditions, clean our water, and drive an $85 billion timber, farming, and tourism economy. 


Together, South Carolina land trusts have collectively protected more than one million acres of land in our state. 

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Land Trust Staff

Within the SC Land Trust Network (LTN) members find an interconnected and encouraging community of like-minded people. We share not only the values of land protection, but also the idea that a unified group is stronger than one which stands alone.

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Latest Stories and News

April 7, 2025
Position Basics Type: Full-time Reports to: Board of Trustees Manages: Chief Advancement Officer, Chief Conservation Officer, Controller, Operations Director, Chief Operations Officer & General Counsel Location: Charleston, SC Overview The President/CEO leads Lowcountry Land Trust, overseeing all operations and working closely with the Board and community stakeholders. This person must be passionate about land conservation, committed to excellence, and strategic about future growth. Key Responsibilities Leadership Develop and implement the Strategic Plan, including focused pursuit of land conservation opportunities Complete the "It Can't Wait Campaign" Oversee the Lowcountry Center for Conservation and Angel Oak Preserve Manage senior staff to execute plans and initiatives Ensure compliance with Land Trust Alliance requirements Develop and implement the annual budget Maintain high ethical standards Relationships Lead fundraising and marketing strategies Build relationships and connect with major donors, current and potential owners of easement properties, other conservation organizations, and staff. Engage with community partners Position Lowcountry Land Trust as a thought leader through media and communications Requirements Bachelor's degree 10+ years of progressive career experience in a conservation or related field Proven success in fundraising activities (or other means of maintaining financial stability) Fiscal management experience, including understanding of budgets and financial reports, necessary to ensure organizational stability Leadership experience and strong organizational skills Excellent communication abilities Residence in or willing to relocate to Lowcountry; local travel required Preferred Advanced degree or professional certification Executive experience in conservation or related fields Nonprofit leadership experience Real estate transactional experience Significant involvement in capital campaigns Board/community involvement experience Benefits $125,000 to $180,000 (with potential for bonuses) commensurate with experience Comprehensive health insurance (95% employer paid) Full dental, life, and disability coverage 403(b) retirement with up to 6% match toward retirement account Self-managed PTO and 11 paid holidays Paid Maternity/paternity leave Partial mobile phone reimbursement How to Apply Submit resume and cover letter to: Lowcountry Land Trust Search Committee c/o Sarah Evans Sprinkle sarah@ssphilanthropy.com (864) 314-9772 *More detailed Job Description may be found on the Lowcountry Land Trust web page Lowcountry Land Trust is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity, and to comply with all federal, state, and local laws that are applicable to equal employment. Click here for more information.
January 23, 2025
Camp Awanita permanently protected by The Nature Conservancy
November 21, 2024
State and local leaders along with outdoor enthusiasts gathered today to get a first glimpse from the scenic ridge of the 1,090-acre Saluda Bluff property acquired by Naturaland Trust earlier this year. Located in the bullseye of decades of conservation work and public lands that defines the upcountry of South Carolina, visitors to Saluda Bluff can get a birds’ eye view of more than 10,000 acres of protected properties. Additionally, the significant amount of frontage along the Saluda River along with the adjoining floodplain made this project a priority for the South Carolina Office of Resilience. The southern property line contains nearly a mile of Scenic Highway 11. By utilizing $7 million of State Appropriated funds, SCDNR expects to receive ownership of the property no later than early 2025.
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