I love seeing Parks and Recreation pros get more confident with fundraising—it’s one of my favorite parts of the job. I’ve been in your shoes, so I know how it feels to take that next step, and I’d be honored to be part of your journey.
But if I can’t be there with you, I still want to cheer you on. Here are some resources I think you’ll find really helpful—because when you succeed, your community (and our whole industry) wins.
Fundraising Courses
Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
A wide variety of classes offered ranging from webinars, 2-day sessions and full certifications. I obtained my Certificate in Fund Raising Management from this program and highly recommend.
Purdue Extension
If you live in Indiana, this is a great course to learn all about grant writing from research to reporting.
Media/Newsletters/Etc.
What's Your Purple Goldfish?
- Stan Phelps
Charitable Advisors
Nonprofit resource for Indiana jobs, data, news and more.
The Joy Trip Project
My favorite substack! James Edward Mills has shared with me aspects of our field’s history that I never encountered in my college courses or professional experience—yet these lessons have been instrumental in shaping me into a more informed and aware park professional.
Fun and Informative
VIA Character Strengths:
Free Strengths Survey