What Boards Should Know: Cheat Sheet on Working with NPS Partners
Time: Wednesday, March 4, 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Grand Ballroom, Salon K
Presented by:
Jennifer Albrinck, Chief of Interpretation & Resource Education, Joshua Tree National Park
Jacqueline Guevara, Executive Director, Joshua Tree National Park Association
Jennifer Albrinck, Chief of Interpretation & Resource Education, Joshua Tree National Park
Monique VanLandingham, Program Manager, National Park Service
NPS Superintendent (invited)
Board member, public lands nonprofit (invited)
Nonprofit boards partnering with the NPS have unique challenges and opportunities. They must stay within policy guidelines while also meeting state and IRS requirements and upholding fiduciary responsibilities. Explore those challenges and answer questions like: What is the role of the superintendent in board meetings? How can boards capitalize on time/communications with Superintendents, while supporting/empowering the ED (or CEO) of the organization. Explore case studies and develop a best-practice “cheat sheet” that attendees can take away.
Target Audiences: Board Members, Executive Directors / CEOs, Agency Management
Learning Level: Beginner (101 level)