Resource Library

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Upcoming Webinars

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Education Roundtable
HR for Public Lands Nonprofits: The Power of a People-First Culture
HR for Public Lands Nonprofits: Employment Law Review
HR for Public Lands Nonprofits: Post-Pandemic Recruiting and Onboarding
Summer Retail Check-In: Progress, Trends and Observations
Charitable Giving: Who Gave and Who Received?
Quarterly Educational Programming Chat #1
Cyber Security Basics
US Forest Service Partnership Forum
Teach your Board to Work with Legislators
PLA 2022 Interview with NPS Director Chuck Sams
Leading with Emotional Intelligence, Part 5
Leading with Emotional Intelligence, Part 4
Leading with Emotional Intelligence, Part 3
Leading with Emotional Intelligence, Part 2
Leading with Emotional Intelligence, Part 1
CALPA Webinar Recordings
Implementation of the GAOA on Forest System Lands
Education Roundup: What's Next?
Fundraising as the Pandemic Wanes
Great American Outdoors Act Listening Session
Tips and Tricks for Managing Stress as a Team
Strategic Partnerships with Universities and Colleges
Building Purpose into Your Communications Strategy
Retail Reboot: How are You Preparing?
Board Committees: Getting Stuff Done Between Meetings
The Ingredients of Successful Publication Development
Public Lands Nonprofit Boot Camp, Part 3
Public Lands Nonprofit Boot Camp, Part 2
Publication Development Series: Creating a Virtual Magazine
Public Lands Nonprofit Boot Camp, Part 1
Publication Development Series: Producing a Park Newspaper
USFS Implementation of the Great American Outdoors Act
Level Up Your Board, Part 2
The Perfect Virtual Ask Series: Session 3 | Virtual Practice
Level Up Your Board, Part 1
The Perfect Virtual Ask Series: Session 2 | Virtual Solicitation
Summer Retail Check-In 2020: Reopening, Experiences and Looking Ahead
The Coronavirus Travel Sentiment Index: Gauging the Pandemic’s Tourism Impact
The Perfect Virtual Ask Series: Session 1 | Virtual Cultivation
Budget, Finance, and Strategy During Uncertain Times
Analyzing Your Impact: A Guide to Social Media Analytics
Bringing New Visitor Counting Technology to Our Public Lands
The COVID-19 Crisis and Impacts on CA State Parks and Nonprofit Park Partners
Increasing Inclusivity on Public Lands: A Partner’s Role
Mapping the Customer Experience
Staying Engaged: Starting Up Virtual Tours Quickly
Coronavirus: Best Practices and Tools for Working Remotely
The Novel Coronavirus and Public Lands
NPS Checkout Counter Donation Program
Maximize Your Impact: Finding Success with Social Media
On Your Mark, Get Set … Preparing Your Message for a Capitol Hill Visit
Own Your Guidestar Profile
Education Roundup: Reflections on the Year
Small AND Mighty, August 2019
Summer Retail Check-In: Progress, Trends and Observations 2019
Rethinking Volunteerism to Build Capacity and Achieve Sustainability
Right Under Your Nose: Finding Major Gift Prospects!
Latino Conservation Week and Your Organization
Ready to Grow?: Hiring Your First Paid Staffer
Retail for Rangers (and Other Non-Retail Folks)
Small and Mighty, April 2019
NextGen Councils: New Voices, More Choices
Nonprofit Accounting Standard ASU 2016-14
Small and Mighty, Aid and Grants to Agency Partners
NEEF Day 1: Designing Community Communication
NEEF Day 2: Extending Engagement to Diverse Visitors
NEEF Day 3: The Makings of a Successful Fundraising Program
Product Development and Management
NPS Reference Manual 21 Listening Session
Illuminating Best Practices for Effective Partnerships
Wherefore Art Thou?: Developing Art Projects on Public Lands
Summer Retail Check-In: Progress, Trends and Observations
Small and Mighty, July 2018
How to Ruin a Board
The Power of Telling Your Story
Small and Mighty, April 2018
Round it Up for Revenue Up!
Finding Good Information On Issues Affecting Nonprofits
Small and Mighty, January 2018
Succession Planning: Building Your Bench Strength
Recruiting, Engaging and Keeping Great Board Members
Small and Mighty, October 2017
Jingle Bells, Christmas Sells
Planning for Success: Your End-of-Year Campaign
Are Your By-Laws Current
Building Operating Reserves
Mastering the Art of Program Budgets
Preparing for Congressional Recess
Five Fundraising Essentials for Your Public Land
Turning Fuzzy Goals Into Results You Can Track
Creating Unique Customer Experiences
US Forest Service and OnCell Mobile App
Website and Content Strategy
Donor Databases, Social Media and Mobile
Welcoming Our International Visitors
Inventory Power Hour
Let's Chat About Membership
Operating Your Public Lands Retail Store
Sound Finances and Customer Service
"GenerationSpeak" and the "Crackle Factor"
Hiring Seasonals
Let's Talk About Grants
Advocacy Agenda for Public Land Nonprofits
Nonprofit Financial Basics for Boards
Building Operating Reserves
Form 990 Best Practices for Nonprofits
Advocating for Public Lands
External Relations/Crisis Communications
Nonprofit Advocacy and Identifying Your Role