Partnerships for Parks - Attend Free Webinars for Funding, Programming, and Sustaining Your Community Group

 

As New York City recovers from COVID-19, we face an economic crisis and a new wave of challenges. Join us for a series of webinars to learn new ways to create programming, fundraise, and strengthen your community group during these challenging times. Also, attend an info session webinar to learn how to receive a grant of up to $3,000.

PROGRAMMING DURING COVID-19: CREATIVE IDEAS FOR YOUR COMMUNITY PARK GROUP Are you searching for programs that are the right fit for your group? Join us for a webinar that will lay out all the options for your community group during COVID-19. Get ideas about holding socially-distanced in-person events or online programming this fall. Also, learn about how to use social media and digital tools to keep your community engaged. This webinar will include: Examples of creative and safe park programs New protocols around NYC Parks special events permits Tips on overcoming challenges with holding programs during COVID-19 Opportunities to connect with other NYC community group leaders Registration for this session is required and will close the day before the event. You will receive information on how to join the webinar once you register. If you have any questions, please contact Jordan Mullaney at jmullaney@cityparksfoundation.org. Monday, August 31 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

REGISTER FUNDRAISING STRATEGIES FOR YOUR COMMUNITY PARK GROUP DURING COVID-19 During the COVID-19 crisis, community groups across the city have continued the important work of caring for their local parks and surrounding neighborhoods. With many communities overwhelmed with hardships related to the pandemic, asking for funding can be more challenging than ever. In this webinar, we will share various fundraising options including grants, discretionary funding, and crowdfunding campaigns. You will also create a compelling fundraising pitch to communicate changes to your group's needs and how you plan to address them. In this webinar, you will: Hear from expert speakers who have successfully fundraised in recent months Get information about a range of fundraising resources and trainings Learn the pros and cons of different fundraising methods during COVID-19 Network with PfP staff members and community leaders in Zoom breakout rooms Registration for this session is required and will close the day before the event. You will receive information on how to join the webinar once you register. If you have any questions, please contact Jordan Mullaney at jmullaney@cityparksfoundation.org. Thursday, September 10 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm REGISTER STAYING TRUE TO YOUR MISSION: STRENGTHENING YOUR GROUP DESPITE UNCERTAINTY In these difficult times, community park group leaders may feel overwhelmed with retaining and recruiting members, prioritizing goals, and following through on commitments. We will show you how reflecting on your group’s purpose can help you emerge from this transitional time with new direction and energy. You will also receive practical tips on how to stay on track with your group’s goals, and leave with ideas about how to sustain your group for the months ahead. This webinar will include: Insight from group leaders who have successfully adapted during COVID-19 An activity to help your group choose meaningful next steps   Tips on keeping volunteers motivated and engaged A chance to connect with other group leaders Registration for this session is required and will close the day before the event. You will receive information on how to join the webinar once you register. If you have any questions, please contact Jordan Mullaney at jmullaney@cityparksfoundation.org. Tuesday, September 22 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm REGISTER CAPACITY FUND GRANT INFO SESSION WEBINAR The COVID-19 pandemic has made fundraising more challenging than ever, but with the right project idea you can still receive funding through our Capacity Fund Grant. We give out small grants of up to $3000 to community groups dedicated to their local parks, gardens, and green spaces. Our grants support projects that build community groups’ capacity through outreach, membership, and programming. Join us at the Capacity Fund Grant Info Session Webinar, and we’ll share everything you need to know about funding eligibility, project examples, and our timeline for announcements. Registration for this session is required and will close the day before the event. You will receive information on how to join the webinar once you register. If you have any questions, please contact Becca Cohen at rcohen@cityparksfoundation.org. Tuesday, September 15 from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm REGISTER Partnerships for Parks is a joint program of City Parks Foundation and NYC Parks that supports and champions a growing network of leaders caring and advocating for neighborhood parks and green spaces. We equip people and organizations with the skills and tools needed to transform these spaces into dynamic community assets.