Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park

1403 West Hines Hill Road, Peninsula 44264 | 330-657-2909 | conservancyforcvnp.org

The Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park Administrative office, located in Peninsula.

WHAT WE DO: The Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park is the official friends group and philanthropic partner for Cuyahoga Valley National Park. With a mission to enrich people’s lives and enhance our region by inspiring the usage, preservation and support of Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the Conservancy offers cultural and environmental education programming, co-manages the park’s volunteer program, provides venues for weddings, meetings and special events, and operates park retail spaces.

In addition, the Conservancy promotes the park as a premier destination for local, regional and national visitors, while also increasing awareness of the park’s vital preservation of the area’s natural, cultural and historic resources.

COVID RESPONSE: The Conservancy is emerging from the pandemic stronger than ever. Though we had to lay off employees in the early days of the pandemic, our staff is growing again, and we are investing in the talent we need to serve our communities well and carry out our mission: to support a true park for the people. After a two-year closure, the Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center is once again open for overnight student programs within the national park. Among the lessons we learned during the pandemic is the value of the national park to so many people. throughout Cuyahoga Valley National Park; two key areas include trails and youth environmental education programs. The Trails Now Fund provides immediate support for trail maintenance, visitor amenities and new trailheads. Meanwhile, support for youth environmental education programs provides thousands of children the opportunity to participate in naturebased environmental education programs.

To support fundraising efforts, the Conservancy hosts three key events throughout the year: Elevation (June 2023) and Topography (June 2023) to support Trails Now Fund, as well as Exploration (Oct. 2023) to support youth environmental education programs.

HOW TO HELP:

Give: When you donate to the Conservancy, you can feel proud that you are making Cuyahoga Valley National Park a remarkable natural resource that will be available for generations to come.

Volunteer: Join us in creating meaningful experiences and preserving Cuyahoga Valley National Park. There is a place for everyone to find their volunteer niche. The National Park Service Volunteers-In-Parks program provides a variety of options for kids, families and adults of all ages. We also work handin-hand to offer unique opportunities for company, school, scout and youth groups.

OVERVIEW

EMPLOYEES: 50 2021 REVENUE: $6,192,616 YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2002

SOURCES OF REVENUE:

Contributions and grants: 28% Program fees: 27% Memberships: 18% NPS program support: 15% Investment and other income: 12%

LEADERSHIP

TOP EXECUTIVES & BOARD MEMBERS

Deb Yandala,

president and chief executive officer

Phil LiBassi,

board chair (DLR Group; Westlake Reed Leskosky)

LEADERSHIP STAFF

Janice Matteucci, senior vice president of strategic initiatives Donté Gibbs, vice president of community partnerships Sheryl Hoffman, vice president of philanthropy January Miller, vice president of education Gregory Morton, vice president of administration

Dan Blakemore, director of philanthropy

BOARD OFFICERS

Karyn Sullivan, board vice chair (AB Bernstein)