Resources

The National Association of Park Foundations (NAPF) is dedicated exclusively to building the capacity of park foundations and friends groups.  NAPF Members have access to a wide variety of resources tailored to helping build, grow and strengthen Park Foundations.  A summary of these resources is listed below.  For more information please contact NAPF Executive Director Donald Ortale at dortale@the-napf.org or by phone at 630-965-1000.

Electronic Resources

• NAPF Membership listing by state with contact information

• NAPF quarterly electronic member newsletter

• Members only toolbox providing guidance and examples on key topics like:​

  • Strategic Planning

  • Annual Report Creation

  • Board Development

  • Fundraising and Fund Development

  • Grants and Grant Making

  • Legacy Programs

  • Marketing and Communications

  • Memorandums of Understanding

  • Startup Strategies

  • Volunteer Recruitment, Training and Management

• Discounted access to NAPF organized workshops, seminars and conferences and FREE access to numerous webinars and member roundtable discussions.

Individualized Resources

• Access to NAPF expert staff and consultants

• Networking with other NAPF members

• Discounted advisory services and contracts to guide your Foundation through:

  • Foundation formation including legal requirements, startup documentation, board recruitment, etc.

  • Fundraising strategies including private gifts and grants​

  • Foundation investments

  • Tax and legal issues

  • Event production

  • Public relations 

  • and More!

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The NAPF has helped numerous Foundations start, build and grow! Let us help you too!