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2020 ANNUAL REPORT 3 National Mall and Memorial Parks ANNUAL REPORT - 2020 - Grand Teton National Park MISSION As the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service, the National Park Foundation generates private support and builds strategic partnerships to protect and enhance America’s national parks for present and future generations. VISION Inspiring all people to connect with and protect America’s national parks. LEADERSHIP october 1, 2019 to september 30, 2020 PRESIDENT & CEO Gettysburg National Military Park NATIONAL PARKS Will Shafroth washington, d.c. ARE A GIFT WE SHARE BOARD OF DIRECTORS William O. Hiltz Karen Swett Conway Sean Maloney EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS chair boston, ma palo alto, ca new york, ny The Honorable David Bernhardt Steven A. Denning John L. Nau, III secretary, Rick James greenwich, ct houston, tx u.s. department of the interior treasurer John DeStefano Barbara Neal washington, d.c. auburn, in washington, d.c. chicago, il Cynthia Fisher David Vela As the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service, Lisa Eccles William F. Pickard acting director, assistant secretary salt lake city, ut detroit, mi newton, ma national park service the National Park Foundation works to protect wildlife Randi Fisher Brenda Potterfield washington, d.c. Rhoda Altom san francisco, ca columbia, mo seattle, wa and park lands, preserve history and culture, educate and Tom Goss Robert S. Rivkin Margaret Everson Patricia Arvielo detroit, mi chicago, il counselor to the secretary, engage youth, and connect people everywhere to the wonder tustin, ca national park service Andrea "AJ" Grant Melinda Stearns washington, d.c. Al Baldwin boulder, co santa ana, ca of parks. In collaboration with the National Park Service, newport beach, ca William E. Grayson Melani Walton Austin Beutner san francisco, ca scottsdale, az the park partner community, and the generous support los angeles, ca Joseph P. Landy Gregory Annenberg Weingarten Thomas Brown new york, ny los angeles, ca of our donors, the National Park Foundation ensures that north redington beach, fl Susan LaPierre America’s national parks continue to thrive and deepen their Stephen Chazen vienna, va houston, tx connection to the millions who cherish them. NATIONAL COUNCIL Rhoda Altom Darrell Crate David Marchick Cody Smith co-chair south hamilton, ma washington, d.c. englewood, co seattle, wa Linda J. Fisher Quinton Martin Lucas St. Clair Randi Fisher washington, d.c. atlanta, ga falmouth, me co-chair san francisco, ca Jim Forbes Scott Moore Louise Stephens new york, ny omaha, ne san francisco, ca Ellen Alberding Thomas Hand richmond hill, ga Winifred Ohrstrom Nichols Sarah Stephens chicago, il mclean, va seattle, wa Nancy Bechtle Mark Headley berkeley, ca Dean & Kathleen Rasmussen Mary Jo Veverka san francisco, ca simi valley, ca bethesda, md Martha Bernadett Ellen Malcolm washington. d.c. Kevin & Winifred Reilly Janet Molina Watt rolling hills, ca baton rouge, la long beach, ca Susan Byrd Richard Malloch greenwich, ct Karen Skelton san francisco, ca sacramento, ca COVER: BLUE RIDGE PKWY - AHEFLIN / ISTOCK; ARCH GATEWAY NP - JBYARD / ISTOCK; GREAT BASIN NP - INTERDISCIPLINARY WONEN'S RESOURCEVICKSBURG CONSERVATION CREW; NMP - RUSTY426 POTOMAC HERITAGE / SHUTTERSTOCK; NST; TUMACÁCORI NHP - NPS; SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS NRA - NPS; YELLOWSTONE NP - JIM PEACO / NPS; DRAGONIMAGES / ISTOCK;LEFT: JOHN MORRISON ZION NP - SHARI / ISTOCK; OBERT / SHARE RIGHT: THE EXPERIENCE JON BILOUS / SHUTTERSTOCK PHOTO CONTEST; NEW RIVER GORGE NR - NPS; 2 NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION 2020 ANNUAL REPORT 3 National Mall and Memorial Parks MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT & CHAIR he National Park Foundation has risen to meet an park landscapes supporting iconic wildlife from bison and trail construction, and habitat restoration. This work helps building grants to support strategic planning and fundraising. T unprecedented moment, finding in the experience of wolves to golden eagles and California condors. crew members develop leadership skills and cultivates a Additionally, the Foundation launched a new Park Partner the pandemic a deeper appreciation for the irresistible pull stewardship ethic that may inspire them to pursue careers in Resource Portal to help partner groups of all sizes navigate of national parks. The appeal of parks has not diminished as Every bit as important as protecting America’s monuments conservation or public lands management. organizational challenges. the result of a challenging year, but rather increased. So too and landscapes is preserving America’s heritage and culture. has the Foundation’s optimism and commitment to ensure The Foundation has expanded its commitment to elevating The Foundation also celebrated the enactment of the historic Perhaps most importantly, the National Park Foundation the wonder that parks inspire in so many people continues to a greater diversity of voices and experiences as part of the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) which addresses brought parks to people, making digital park experiences thrive in the future. history and cultural heritage national parks preserve. In deferred maintenance needs in national parks and other just a click away for those not able to visit parks in person. 2020, the National Park Foundation increased support for its public lands. National Park Foundation Board members, Now visitors to the Foundation’s website can take virtual Thanks to the partnership and generosity of a growing African American Experience Fund and Latino Heritage Fund, led by the indefatigable John Nau, contributed mightily to tours, explore park webcams, and access online educational community of national park champions, the Foundation and successfully launched the new Women in Parks initiative enlisting bipartisan support for the bill in both the House activities. did not miss a beat, adapting to change to continue its work timed to coincide with the centennial of the ratification of the and Senate. Implementation of GAOA is already underway protecting national parks and inspiring all people to connect 19th Amendment – which gave at least some women the right with the National Park Service investing the first $1.3 billion Thanks to strong partners and a very engaged Board and with the natural beauty, history, and heritage parks offer. to vote. in funds for much-needed projects across the National Park National Council, the National Park Foundation has adapted The pandemic reminded us that national parks make our System. The Foundation is working closely with the National and embraced change. With great optimism and ambition for lives better, richer, and more complete, providing physical Park Service to explore ways to leverage private philanthropy the future, the Foundation’s leadership and staff look forward and emotional restoration and connection with one another The Foundation has expanded its and innovative public-private partnerships to build upon this to protecting America’s national parks and inspiring a deeper around what we share. Simply put, parks matter. The National commitment to elevating a greater tremendous foundational investment in parks. sense of wonder for these places that belong to us all. Park Foundation is answering the call to bring leadership, diversity of voices and experiences as energy, and innovation to meet the needs of parks now and in part of the history and cultural heritage Fundraising for the year was strong, generating $110 million the future. national parks preserve. in total revenue, thanks to the exceptional efforts of the Foundation’s Philanthropy and Corporate Partnership In 2020, the Foundation helped protect and enhance teams. The National Park Foundation Board demonstrated national park sites that preserve our shared history and Building on a long-standing commitment to engage and extraordinary initiative and leadership with members Rick heritage. Philanthropist and national park champion David educate the next generation of national park stewards, the and Vicki James initiating a challenge in response to the Rubenstein’s generous commitment to support the restoration Foundation increased support of service corps across the pandemic. of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C. will country, working with the National Park Service and more improve the visitor experience at this iconic national park in than 30 partner organizations representing an increasingly The Foundation also supported the emerging needs of the park the future. The National Park Foundation and its partners also diverse network of service corps crews. The work done in partner community during the pandemic by hosting webinars Will Shafroth William O. Hiltz remained committed to protecting critical natural habitats and on the CARES Act and other timely topics and conversations parks by these locally based organizations provides young President & CEO Chair wildlife across the National Park System, helping to preserve people with on-the-job training in historic preservation, with National Park Service leaders as well as capacity- National Park Foundation National Park Foundation KEN HOWARD / ISTOCK 4 NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION 2020 ANNUAL REPORT 5 Muir Woods National Monument MESSAGE FROM THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR he National Park Service is grateful for your continued more complete American story. From breaking new ground the Fall 2020 meeting of the Friends Alliance went online with T support. While there can be no question that 2020 at Pullman National Monument and developing interactive, record attendance, continuing a tradition of peer-learning and presented unprecedented challenges
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