Partnerships for Parks - Raise Money and Set Goals During the Pandemic

 

Join us in December to learn how to raise money and set goals during the pandemic. Also, fill out our brief survey for the chance to win a $100 Amex gift card! FUNDRAISING STRATEGIES: GRANT WRITING AND DISCRETIONARY FUNDING Fundraising to support local parks and neighborhoods during COVID-19 may be difficult, but funding is available! Back by popular demand, our second fundraising webinar this fall will help you hone your grant-writing skills and learn how to seek out discretionary funding from elected officials. Join us and create a compelling fundraising pitch to communicate your group’s needs and form a plan to address them. You will also: Hear from expert speakers on the ins and outs of writing grant proposals Learn how to choose a fundraising goal and strategy Pick up tips on soliciting business and in-kind donations Have a chance to connect with community leaders Featured speakers:  Katie Grassle, Senior Program Manager, Citizens Committee for NYC Emily Sherrod, Community Engagement Manager, City Parks Foundation 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. Wednesday, December 2 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm REGISTER NOW SETTING GOALS DURING UNCERTAIN TIMES: BEING PERSISTENT DESPITE SETBACKS Planning for the future is possible during COVID-19, and we’ll show you how. Attend the second session of our two-part webinar to learn practical methods for moving forward after facing challenges on the path to your goal and walk away with an attainable plan. All are welcome to attend. We will walk through techniques from the Partnerships Academy Fellowship, which leaders have used to reach new fundraising goals, receive 501(c)3 status, develop new programs, and recruit members. You will also meet like-minded New Yorkers doing important work to support their parks and communities. As a bonus, we are offering a chance to win FREE raffle prizes by taking Leah's Goal-Setting Quiz! 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, December 10 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm REGISTER NOW 2020 PARTNERSHIPS ACADEMY SURVEY Please take 5-10 minutes to fill out the following survey. Your input will help us plan meaningful webinars for park and green space advocates across the city in 2021. Include your contact information to be entered into a raffle to win a $100 AMEX gift card! The deadline is December 10, 2020. COMPLETE SURVEY 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.