🎙 Welcome to The Foundation: A Parks People Podcast! 🎙

The National Association of Park Foundations (NAPF) presents The Foundation: A Parks People Podcast, where experts in park philanthropy, nonprofit leadership, and fundraising share strategies for building and sustaining park foundations. Hosted by Kevin Korenthal, Executive Director of NAPF, the podcast offers insights and real-world experiences from leaders across the parks and recreation space.

🚨 Now streaming on every major podcast platform! The Foundation podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and more. Listeners are encouraged to subscribe to stay informed about the latest trends in park philanthropy.

🌟 This episode features guest Tom Evers, former Executive Director of the Minneapolis Parks Foundation. The discussion explores:

✅ The critical role of parks foundations in securing funding outside of tax revenues

✅ How philanthropy extends beyond grants and donations to foster lasting relationships

✅ Strategies for engaging communities and creating long-term financial sustainability

💡 The conversation also highlights the Build a Foundation Training, an essential four-week course designed for park professionals and nonprofit leaders. The program provides the tools needed to establish, grow, and sustain a successful park foundation.

🔗 More information and registration details are available at https://www.the-napf.org/establishing-advancing-a-park-foundation.

Now, let’s begin the discussion with Tom Evers.

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🎧 Season 3 is here!

Kicking off the new season of The Foundation: A Parks People Podcast, host Kevin Korenthal welcomes Joe Wynns, a true pioneer in the field of parks and recreation. Joe shares his incredible journey—from growing up in segregated South Carolina to a remarkable career leading a major metropolitan parks agency.

In this episode, you'll hear Joe's take on:

✅ Turning challenges into opportunities.

✅ How parks can transform communities.

✅ The critical role of park foundations in driving change and securing resources.

Tune in for insights, inspiration, and a fascinating conversation about making a difference through parks and recreation.

🎙️ Available now on all major podcast platforms.

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In the final episode of 2024, NAPF executive director, Kevin D. Korenthal, CAE chats with Ashley Owens, co-founder of Court Reserve, about the explosive growth of racket sports like pickleball and how parks and recreation departments are adapting to meet demand.

Ashley shares stories of how data-driven decisions are helping communities advocate for funding, save courts, and create inclusive spaces for all ages. From pickleball's rise in popularity to tennis’s enduring impact, this conversation highlights the vital role of technology and community in sports development.

✨ Key Takeaways:

• How Court Reserve software is empowering municipalities.
• Strategies to attract youth to racket sports.
• The impact of parks and recreation on community well-being.

Listen in for actionable insights and inspiration from leaders in the parks and recreation industry.

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🎧 The Foundation: A Park’s People Podcast – Special Episode 🌳🏆 Lehman Awards 2024

Welcome to a special episode of The Foundation: A Park’s People Podcast. This one’s a little different from our usual deep dives! In this special recording, we take you behind the scenes of the Lehman Awards 2024, celebrating excellence, innovation, and impact among park foundations across the U.S.

Join us as we share the highlights from the Lehman Awards breakfast, where industry leaders gathered to honor creative projects, discuss strategic partnerships, and explore the role of foundations in strengthening communities through public parks and recreation.

✨ What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Keynote Address 🗣️ by Ron Layman, a founding member of NAPF, reflecting on the organization’s 10-year journey and its mission to bridge public services and private philanthropy.
• Panel Discussions 👥 featuring:
• Amy Lewandowski 🏞 from Arlington Heights Park District, on using park foundations to build inclusive public spaces.
• Matt Rosebrock 🏕, Vice-Chair of NAPF, on aligning missions and partnerships to fund meaningful community programs.
• Tim Hurd 💡, CEO of Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society, on developing a statewide foundation and maximizing grants.
• Award Ceremony 🏅 celebrating outstanding park initiatives, including:
• Somerville Parks Foundation 🎤 – Karaoke fundraiser for green spaces.
• One Arroyo Parks Foundation 🌄 – Restoring trails and reopening historic bridges in Pasadena.
• Charleston Parks Conservancy 🧸 – Hosting the annual Teddy Bear Picnic to engage families and promote environmental education.

Upcoming Opportunity – October 22:

Interested in launching or advancing a park foundation? Check out our upcoming training course, “Establishing and Advancing a Park Foundation.” Visit the-napf.org/events for details!

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Join us for an insightful conversation with Debbie Trueblood, MSW, FASAE, IOM, CAE, the incoming chairperson for the National Association of Park Foundations (NAPF). With over 23 years of experience in associations and a deep passion for parks and recreation, Debbie shares her vision for the future of NAPF, the power of local park foundations, and how they can impact communities across the country. Learn how her extensive background in diversity, equity, and inclusion will shape her leadership and how NAPF plans to grow member engagement and collaboration. Don’t miss this episode full of inspiration and actionable insights!

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In the latest episode of the Informal podcast, executive director Kevin D. Korenthal, CAE and Matt Rosebrock, who is also the incoming vice chair of the National Association of Park Foundation (NAPF), discuss their experiences at the US Open and their ongoing collaboration with the USTA. They emphasize the importance of community tennis associations (CTAs) and outline NAPF's initiatives, including board development and fundraising training, aimed at enhancing the capabilities of CTAs, which operate similarly to park foundations. The conversation highlights plans for nationwide expansion and the significance of private funding for sustaining these organizations. As they promote the Parks People podcast, Kevin and Matt encourage listeners to follow and share the podcast, emphasizing its availability on multiple platforms. Action items include expanding NAPF’s role in supporting CTAs and continuing annual fundraising training programs.

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In this episode of The Foundation: A Parks' People Podcast, Kevin chats with Steve Love, Executive Director of the H.A.R.D. Foundation about the importance of strategic planning for park foundations. Steve shares his experiences working with the National Association of Park Foundations to develop a strategic plan that engages board members, stakeholders, and the community. They also discuss how technology has streamlined the planning process and the critical role of board members in building a culture of philanthropy. Whether you're involved in a park foundation or interested in nonprofit leadership, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tips to help your organization thrive.

If you are interested in learning more about the NAPF’s Strategic Planning services, please email us at info@the-napf.org.

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Welcome to the latest episode of "The Foundation: A Parks People Podcast," presented by the National Association of Park Foundations. In this engaging session, our host Kevin Korenthal, the Executive Director of the National Association of Park Foundations, sits down with Dr. Nathan Schaumleffel, an esteemed associate professor of political science at Indiana State University and chief consultant for the National Association of Park Foundations. Dr. Nathan brings his rich experience in public lands and recreation administration, nonprofit leadership, and the innovative intersection of parks and philanthropy. This episode takes a deep dive into the role of education in enhancing parks and recreation management, the criticality of annual fundraising, and how online education and credentialing can revolutionize the sector. Join us for an insightful discussion that spans the challenges and opportunities in park foundation management and how strategic philanthropy can shape the future of public lands. Those of you that are interested in the ONLINE COURSE: Annual Fundraising for Park Foundations, Friends Groups, and Conservancies will find enlightening elaboration of what students of this groundbreaking cohort can expect to get out of it.

ONLINE COURSE: Annual Fundraising for Park Foundations, Friends Groups, and Conservancies: https://www.the-napf.org/online-professional-training

You can read about ISU's academic programming in this article on p. 26 - 29 of the most recent Indiana Park and Recreation Association Profile Magazine: Adapt, Migrate, or Die: Indiana State University Reimagines and Relaunches Recreation Management Curriculum in Political Science. https://online.fliphtml5.com/krtil/xhkq/

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