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๐ŸŽง The Foundation: A Parkโ€™s People Podcast โ€“ Special Episode ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿ† Lehman Awards 2024

Welcome to a special episode of The Foundation: A Parkโ€™s People Podcast. This oneโ€™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.


โœจ What Youโ€™ll Hear in This Episode:

  • Keynote Address ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ by Ron Layman, a founding member of NAPF, reflecting on the organizationโ€™s 10-year journey and its mission to bridge public services and private philanthropy.
  • Panel Discussions ๐Ÿ‘ฅ featuring:
  • Amy Lewandowski ๐Ÿž from Arlington Heights Park District, on using park foundations to build inclusive public spaces.
  • Matt Rosebrock ๐Ÿ•, Vice-Chair of NAPF, on aligning missions and partnerships to fund meaningful community programs.
  • Tim Hurd ๐Ÿ’ก, CEO of Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society, on developing a statewide foundation and maximizing grants.
  • Award Ceremony ๐Ÿ… celebrating outstanding park initiatives, including:
  • Somerville Parks Foundation ๐ŸŽค โ€“ Karaoke fundraiser for green spaces.
  • One Arroyo Parks Foundation ๐ŸŒ„ โ€“ Restoring trails and reopening historic bridges in Pasadena.
  • Charleston Parks Conservancy ๐Ÿงธ โ€“ Hosting the annual Teddy Bear Picnic to engage families and promote environmental education.


Upcoming Opportunity โ€“ October 22:

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


๐Ÿ“ฒ Join the Conversation:

This episode is a change of pace for us, and weโ€™d love to know what you think! ๐ŸŽง Share your thoughts, favorite moments, or questions on social media, and use the hashtags below to keep the conversation going.


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