National Association of Park Foundations

🚨 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗔𝗣𝗙! 🚨 We’re relaunching TWO powerhouse online courses to help park foundations and friends groups grow their impact and secure sustainable funding. 💡 E𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – Starts April 8, 2025 💰 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 – Starts July 16, 2025 Both courses provide expert guidance, interactive learning, and real-world strategies to take your park philanthropy efforts to the next level. 📩 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 – register today! https://lnkd.in/gKPp3Mft #ParksMatter #ParkFunding #Fundraising #NonprofitSuccess

🌿 Welcome Molly Hetrick to the NAPF Board! 🌿 Molly brings extensive experience in Parks & Recreation, public libraries, and fundraising. As Development Director for the Penns Valley Conservation Association and leader of Molly Hetrick Consulting LLC, she specializes in donor-centered strategies, annual campaigns, and capital readiness. With a Certificate of Fund Raising Management from The Lilly School of Philanthropy and a BS in Environmental Education from Penn State, Molly’s background also includes roles at PA Recreation and Parks Society, Schlow Centre Region Library, and TN State Parks. We’re thrilled to have her on board! Learn about all of our board members at: https://lnkd.in/gXKFux5j #NAPF #BoardMemberSpotlight #ParksAndRecreation #Fundraising

Join an industry leader where you will be encouraged to innovate! Plano, Texas has an excellent opportunity for a self-driven professional with a background in asset management, parks, and/or public works. The role combines leadership responsibilities with technical expertise. If you’re passionate about contributing to public infrastructure and enjoy working with cutting-edge technology in asset management, this could be a perfect fit. We are hiring an Asset Management Supervisor to lead Plano Parks' asset management initiatives. The position requires strong leadership, communication, responsiveness, strategic thinking, and a dedication to advancing work and asset management practices. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a top-tier Parks & Recreation agency, focusing on both quality of life and career growth. Aptitude for relational databases, SQL, ArcPro/ArcMap, and data management. OpenGov Cartegraph Asset Management. Candidates are encouraged to review Job Posting on City of Plano website and ISO.55000 for increased understanding of the role. Transparent Compensation: Target hiring range is $75,000 - $94,500 depending on qualifications. Full range is $72,884 – 105,688. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision; Texas Municipal Retirement System w/ 2:1 city match upon retirement; 3 weeks vacation annually; 3 weeks sick leave annually; Nine paid holidays; Two days remote work consideration given after probation. The City of Plano also has a Social Security replacement plan (RSP), as it withdrew from the Social Security system in 1983. The RSP is a single employer, defined benefit pension plan funded 100% by City. #hiring #assetmanagement #parks #GovTech #smartcities #cartegraph #esri #TheIAM #infrustructure #CityofPlano

I'm thrilled to share that I am partnering again with the National Association of Park Foundation to deliver a 4-week training beginning in April for communities interested in establishing and expanding a local park foundation. Please spread the news to anyone who is involved in supporting local parks. Philanthropy can be a game changer for your parks. https://lnkd.in/gPvPxiYW

🌟 This is incredible! Seeing PLAYCE Studio’s playful placemaking methodology making an impact in communities is exactly why we do what we do. At PLAYCE, we believe in empowering collaboration—helping communities, their agents, and designers come together to create meaningful built environments for everyone. Through training and coaching, we equip designers, students, and municipal and community leaders with the tools to transform engagement into action—using play as a bridge to trust, creativity, and deeper connection. Seeing students and professionals experience their own successes with these approaches is what fuels our mission. Congratulations to all involved—this is just the beginning! 🎉👏 #PlayfulPlacemaking #CommunityEngagement #DesignEducation #Collaboration #PLAYCEStudio #StudentsPlacemaking #LandscapeArchitecture

🚀 Strengthen Your Park Foundation! Want to increase philanthropic funding for your park system? Join our Establishing and Advancing a Park Foundation virtual course! 🏞️💡 🔹 Live, online training with national experts 🔹 Key strategies for governance, fundraising & partnerships 🔹 Perfect for park leaders, foundation staff & community advocates 📅 Tuesdays, April 8 - May 6 (11 AM - 1 PM CT) 💲 $499 | Limited Spots Available! 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/ggDAhkq5 #ParkPhilanthropy #ParksMatter #NonprofitLeadership #FundraisingForParks

🚨 ICYMI Episode Alert! 🚨 We’re kicking off Season 3 of The Foundation: A Parks People Podcast with a conversation you don’t want to miss! Joe Wynns joins us to share his incredible journey—from growing up in segregated South Carolina to leading a major metropolitan parks agency. Hear how he turned challenges into opportunities, transformed communities, and championed the role of park foundations in driving change. 🎧 Tune in now on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform: Link in comments. #Podcast #ParksAndRec #Leadership #CommunityImpact

Last year, nonprofit leaders like you transformed their fundraising strategies with our Annual Fundraising for Park Foundations, Friends Groups, and Conservancies course. By popular demand, we’re bringing it back for 2025! This online course is now scheduled to run from 7/16/25 to Tuesday, 9/16/25 Over 9 weeks, you’ll master: ✅ Building relationships and ethical communication ✅ Crafting compelling fundraising case statements ✅ Leveraging philanthropic psychology to engage donors ✅ Planning and launching an Annual Fundraising Campaign ✅ Prospect research to find new donors This hybrid course offers: Live Sessions every Thursday at 3 PM ET Personalized feedback and one-on-one instructor support A vibrant community through exclusive networking groups Don’t Miss Your Chance to Join This Proven Program! https://lnkd.in/ghDH3avc

Ready to revolutionize how you connect with communities? Join us for our webinar on writing engagement plans that truly resonate! Whether you're designing parks, planning neighborhoods, or building connections, our playful placemaking approach will help you craft a plan that inspires trust, collaboration, and action. Let’s make engagement impactful and fun! Don’t miss this chance to level up your skills. #Webinar #CommunityEngagement #Placemaking #PLAYCEStudio

🌟 Ready to strengthen your partnerships and drive impactful results? Join us for the webinar "Leveraging Emotional Intelligence for Park Agency/Foundation Success" with Kevin D. Korenthal, CAE, Executive Director of the National Association of Park Foundations. 📅 Date: February 18, 2025 ⏰ Time: Noon Central Time 📍 Location: Online via Zoom What you’ll gain: ✅ Strategies to build trust and improve collaboration ✅ Tools for resolving conflicts constructively ✅ Tips to inspire shared commitment and alignment This session is designed for leaders and professionals in the park foundation and agency sector who want to elevate their relationships and outcomes. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your Emotional Intelligence and transform the way you work with others. 👉 Register now: the-napf.org/events #EmotionalIntelligence #LeadershipDevelopment #ParkFoundations #ProfessionalGrowth