National Park Trust

Engaging the Board

Background: National Park Trust (NPT), a land trust and environmental education nonprofit, is dedicated to preserving parks today and creating park stewards for tomorrow. While the organization’s staff is small, its impact has been great in large part because of the dedication and commitment of the Executive Director.

Solution: Compass was engaged initially to conduct a Planning Study which recommended NPT challenge its board to deepen its collective philanthropic commitment to the organization. Since the study, NPT and Compass have been working in partnership to create a unique service model. This model includes board and staff development, fundraising training, cultivation and stewardship planning, a digital audit, the creation of a legacy society, and an emphasis on building a pipeline for the future.

Success: Board engagement is reaching new heights, and more money is being raised for the organization than at any time in its history. A pipeline is being created that will allow it to build capacity and sustainability well into the future.