Financial Management
One of the oft-repeated concerns expressed by park and recreation administrators is the availability of sufficient financial resources for operational and capital expenses. As a result, preventative maintenance and appropriate expenditures often get tabled, become deferred, or are ignored. This area contains resources applicable to explore strategies for creative financing among exemplary park and recreation agencies, learn more about potential grant opportunities, and investigate alternative approaches to funding.
Crowdfunding Guide For Nonprofits, Charities and Social Impact Projects
HiveWire
This guide is a progression to follow in sequential order as you move through your crowdfunding effort.
Crowdfunding Guide
Seattle Office of Arts and Culture
Crowdfunding describes a fundraising style where an individual or organization raises small amounts of money from a large number of people via the Internet.
Guidelines on the use of Synthetic Turf within the City Park System
City of San Diego Park and Recreation Department
This is not meant to be an endorsement of synthetic turf use, just a look toward thefuture to address its potential use.
2020 Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grants
Pennsylvania DCNR
DCNR’s Bureau of Recreation and Conservation (BRC) assists local governments and recreation and conservation organizations with funding for projects related to: Parks, Recreation, and Conservation
FY2020 Budget Justifications and Performance Information
National Park Service
These budget justifications are prepared for the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittees.
Raising Money for Your Parks
Park Pride
A Manual for Community Based Fundraising
Bright ideas: 5 Strategies for Enhanced Outdoor Lighting
Claudia Capraru, Electrical designer
Outdoor lighting for facilities, parking areas and courts greatly affects how users experience your spaces. Learn how to create efficient and aesthetically pleasing lighting in your spaces.
Property Maintenance Checklist for Government and Municipal Buildings
Giroux Glass Blog Post
Seasonal maintenance checklist for buildings.
