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.