People get stuck thinking about how to build their organization. What should be simple is often very difficult. This session intends to help people understand the fundamental elements of successful land trusts by looking at several specific icons – circles, triangles, and arrows – that offer clarity as they help define the systems and structure of land trusts. Using icons that have been developed and refined over three decades of work with land trusts, the session will explore six core issues that many land trusts face: leadership development, lines of authority, delegation, strategic planning, and board-engaged fundraising.