Parks

Corporate Sponsorships

Whether you need funds for a program or event, or an entire capital campaign, corporate sponsors could mean more "buy-in" than "sell-out."
  • Parks and Corporate Sponsorships

    Kevin Bartrum, Vice President of the Wilkinson Group, describes the mutual benefits to communities and businesses through corporate sponsorships of parks.

  • Building Business Partnerships

    Tip sheets from New York City's Partnerships for Parks on building positive relationships with for-profit entities. Also includes sample letters written by groups who have formed successful partnerships with local businesses.

  • Playground Builder Excels in Corporate Sponsorships

    KaBOOM! organizes individuals, community groups and corporations to build playgrounds in under-served neighborhoods, using significant support from corporate monetary and in-kind contributions.

  • Sponsored Events

    This chapter from Trust for Public Land's Local Parks, Local Financing covers the pros and cons of trading cash for associations with the private sector.

  • Rebuilding the Parks in Indianapolis

    Developing successful partnerships and a fiscal strategy that better tapped community resources were key ingredients to re-creating Indianapolis' Department of Parks and Recreation. Leon Younger details his work in these areas.