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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
from NPF Annual Report
by aeschaller
Executive Summary For Fiscal Year 2021
The National Park Foundation (“NPF” or the “Foundation”) generates private support and builds strategic partnerships to protect and enhance America’s national parks for present and future generations. NPF was congressionally chartered in 1967 as the national non-profit, non-governmental, philanthropic partner of the National Park Service (“NPS”). NPF is positioned to engage with individuals, institutions and corporate America in support of national parks in ways that NPS cannot due to federal regulations and enjoys a unique partnership with NPS that allows it to leverage and direct philanthropic support toward NPS’s nationwide priorities.
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At its core, the Foundation invests in seven strategic areas to drive positive impact. These areas are referred to as mission pillars and each pillar has a clear desired outcome, a set of impact goals, and an implementation plan: (i) Landscape and Wildlife Conservation, (ii) History & Culture, (iii) Resilience and Sustainability, (iv) Parks of the Future, (v) Youth Engagement and Education, (vi) Outdoor Exploration, and (vii) Communities and Workforce. In fiscal 2022, NPF raised approximately $128 million in contributions and other support to fund its mission. NPF’s work is implemented through strategic partnerships with NPS, park friend’s groups, corporate partners, and other park partners.
NPF takes a strategic approach in advancing its mission.
KEY ELEMENTS OF THE APPROACH INCLUDE:
ALIGNING AREAS OF PROGRAMMATIC FOCUS WITH NPS’ PRIORITIES
Helps to ensure that the projects NPF undertakes are a priority and can be completed.
Developing Diverse And Robust Fundraising Channels
Helps to ensure NPF can deliver on its mission while yielding steady growth in contributions over time.
Keeping Programmatic Spending Ratios High Over Time
Helps to ensure NPS successfully delivers financially on its mission.
CONTROLLING GENERAL, ADMINISTRATIVE AND FUNDRAISING COSTS
Ensures focus on primary goals.
Strategic Investments In Operations
Allows NPF to continue leveraging competitive advantages and increase its efficiency in delivering its mission.
Mission Aligned Investment Portfolios
Ensures portfolios are optimized for sustainable asset growth over time.
Maintaining A Strong Financial Position
Ensures NPF takes actions needed to sustain delivery of mission over long term.
