THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT FOUNDATION INC
Connecting Everyone to the Wonders of our Parks
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
In general, people do not spend enough time outdoors and enjoying nature.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Supporting Explorer Camps
Outdoor recreation and education camps in inner-tier suburbs of Hennepin County to ensure that no child will be turned away from environmental education and camp experiences for lack of funds
Adapted Recreation Programs
Outdoor recreation lessons and programs to ensure access and inclusion for persons with disabilities, including children, veterans and seniors
Natural Resources Protection
Support for a variety of natural resources initiatives including reforestation, wildlife habitat improvement, water quality efforts, and enhancements to parks, trails and nature centers
Pathways Internship Program
Providing youth and young adults, particularly those facing barriers to employment, paid internships and transportation assistance to gain hands on experiences that allows them to explore a career in parks and recreation.
Where we work
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Our goals are to get more people into the parks, and benefitting from the known health benefits of spending time outdoors in nature. Also to help make special programs in the Three Rivers Park District system available to persons of all abilities and backgrounds, in particular, under-represented communities and persons with disabilities.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
We work to raise funds to help support special programs in Three Rivers Park District.
We partner closely with the District to determine which programs to support, then make financial donations to the district for those programs.
Our current program focus areas are Adapted Recreation Programs for persons with disabilities, and Explorer Camps for underrepresented communities
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
We are currently a small organization, and committed to growth. We conduct annual fundraising events and campaigns, and pursue grant opportunities when appropriate. Also we are working to grow and diversify our board of directors.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
We are actively growing our board of directors, we're being deliberate and strategic about who we invite to join our board. Also we are growing the amount and number of designated donations we handle for the district. We are adding fundraising campaigns and efforts each year to help fuel our growth.
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT FOUNDATION INC
Board of directorsas of 09/14/2022
Jennifer Patel
Carol Schreiber
Cindy Piper
Jane Ladky
Patty Feeney
Judith Anderson
SarahJane Nichols
Jennifer Patel
Steve Piekarski
Don Winter
Sara Wyatt
Bethany Boyat
Denis Hahn
Karly Hall
Candice McElroy
Eric Vos
Pat Skinner
Beth Nash
Tom McDowell
Maureen Sullivan
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No