🎙 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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