At Grand Canyon National Park, a new collaborative project will help the park eliminate more than 7 million single-use food ware items from the South Rim and create a reuse ecosystem for dine-in and takeout food services. Innovative solutions are needed to improve the sustainability of our national parks and ensure that these treasured places are pristine for visitors today and in the future. Learn more about the project here: https://lnkd.in/dTGvPaYY 📸: Starcevic
National Park Foundation
Fundraising
Washington, DC 68,316 followers
We’re the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service. We protect national parks and connect people to them.
About us
The National Park Foundation works to protect wildlife and park lands, preserve history and culture, educate and engage youth, and connect people everywhere to the wonder of parks. We do it in collaboration with the National Park Service, the park partner community, and with the generous support of donors, without whom our work would not be possible.
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http://www.nationalparks.org
External link for National Park Foundation
- Industry
- Fundraising
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1967
- Specialties
- Fundraising, National Park Grants, Corporate Partnerships, National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Easter Egg Roll, New Media Initiatives, Community Partnerships, Strategic investments, and Planned Giving
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Washington, DC 20005, US
Employees at National Park Foundation
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Dewite North, MS MIT, CISM
Association and Financial Services IT Leader
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Dieter Fenkart-Froeschl
Chief Operating Officer at National Park Foundation
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Chad Jones
Partnerships executive focused on delivering impact through global brands
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Meghan Tallakson (she/her)
Strategist for social good. Health and empowerment coach.
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The history of the labor movement and the fight for better working conditions is preserved in the stories of our national parks. NPF supports national parks, programs, and projects that highlight these stories. 📖 At César E. Chávez National Monument, an NPF Inclusive Storytelling grant is enabling the park to catalog and assess the oral histories related to the farmworker movement and conduct a gap analysis to determine which stories are not represented. The park will then work to fill these gaps. 🚂 An NPF Open OutDoors for Kids grant is connecting students to Pullman National Historical Park and the A. Phillip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum, to learn about the history of the Pullman community and the significance of the Pullman Porters in the Great Migration and to the labor movement in the United States. The histories of work and working people help us explore the lives of a broader range of individuals – each with their own labor history to share – and invite us to imagine a better future. https://lnkd.in/eEKKX23W
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It’s back to school time! NPF helps connect people of all ages, including students, to national parks through programs and specialized projects. Student visits to national parks help spark a lifelong love of conservation. In addition to the ecology, history, and other subjects taught in parks, national parks are a place to build self-confidence, critical thinking, and curiosity about the world around us. With resources for parents, teachers, and kids, find your spot in America’s biggest classrooms! https://lnkd.in/eMwB6Rg8
Back to School
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Founded in 1877, Nicodemus, Kansas is the oldest Black town west of the Mississippi River and continues as a vibrant town today. The town’s rich history is now preserved and shared by Nicodemus National Historic Site. Last year, NPF provided support for Trust for Public Land to acquire the land needed to establish a permanent visitors center at Nicodemus National Historic Site. (Read more about that here: https://lnkd.in/e82H7KJX) This month, with grant funding from NPF, TPL purchased the historic First Baptist Church in Nicodemus, Kansas and donated the site to the National Park Service! “Through these collaborations, the First Baptist Church is now another physical piece of the story of Nicodemus that can be protected and shared to ensure that the national contributions of the Black Homesteading community are not lost.” -Cassie Branstetter, NPS superintendent of Nicodemus National Historic Site
In Nicodemus, the historic First Baptist Church was established in 1877 and represents this National Historic Site's vital pillars—church, self-government, education, home, and business. It was even the first building in the town to receive electricity in the early 1950s. To help tell the whole story of Nicodemus, we’re working with the local community, National Park Service, and National Park Foundation to safeguard the spaces that represent its spirit, including the recent protection of the First Baptist Church. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gpZjuVvv
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Today, NPF is celebrating a historic, $100 million-dollar grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. that will scale and accelerate our mission to ensure national parks are protected, accessible, and welcoming – today and for future generations. For over 50 years, private philanthropy has played a vital role in bridging the gap between park needs and available funding. The grant will be used toward safeguarding threatened wildlife and land, inspiring the next generation of park stewards, preserving the story of America, and enhancing the visitor experience in our 430 national parks. Learn more about how this grant will drive impact at NPF: https://lnkd.in/eFUzrsd5
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On this day in 1916, the National Park Service was created to "preserve unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations." When exploring a national park, think about: 🏞️ The rangers and staff that make the awesome happen, 🌳 The foresight of those who set aside these treasures for all to enjoy, 📖 The lessons we learn about our history and about our world. Happy birthday, National Park Service! 📸: Rory Dean, Share the Experience
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Did you know that fireflies use unique light patterns to find mates? The Bethany Beach firefly, a rare species known for its two green flashes, has been spotted at Assateague Island National Seashore! This discovery led to a partnership between the National Park Service and Delaware State University to study the firefly’s habitat and inform protection strategies of the species for many summers to come! https://lnkd.in/eRWifkvw
Rare Fireflies Found at Assateague Island National Seashore
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For the eighth year, Apple is celebrating national parks by donating $10 to NPF for each purchase made through Apple using Apple Pay, as well as through an Apple Watch Activity Challenge on August 25 and special content collections. Apple helps NPF connect people to enriching experiences in America’s national parks like The EcoLogik Institute. At Cabrillo National Monument, the two-week summer camp is inspiring young explorers to pursue careers in STEM. 🔗: https://lnkd.in/eDdQtUiP 📸: Brooke Wilder
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On August 14-16, 1908, Black residents of Springfield, Illinois were targeted and victimized by mass racial violence from white residents. The race riot had reverberations nationwide — highlighting that such violence wasn’t exclusive to the deep south. Today, the site was officially designated as a national monument through the Antiquities Act! NPF helped facilitate the acquisition and transfer of the land. Establishing the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument helps ensure that the National Park Service can tell a more complete and inclusive story of the history and ongoing civil rights movement in America. https://lnkd.in/eiW8yvVn
Statement on the Establishment of the Springfield 1908 Race Riot...
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National Park Foundation reposted this
We are in awe of the latest adventurous collaboration with Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps and Southwest Conservation Corps supported by incredible partnerships with National Park Foundation, National Park Service, Grand Canyon National Park, Petrified Forest National Park, Grand Canyon Youth 🛶 This summer, ALCC invited SCC's Indigenous youth crews to embark on an unforgettable journey, rafting through the majestic Grand Canyon and diving into hands-on science education. Their expedition not only fostered teamwork and resilience but also deepened their connection to nature and each other. "I really enjoyed being at the Grand Canyon and learning science. I love working with SCC (Southwest Conservation Corps). SCC has changed me to be a better person for myself and others... I never thought that I would find nice people that like to be outdoors as much as I do. Everyone was awesome and unique in their own way." - Crew member with SCC Stay tuned for more stories of incredible journeys! ✨
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