Dr. Nathan A. Schaumleffel, CPRE, ACNP, CFRM, CVA, CYSA, is the Proprietor and Senior Consultant of Driven Strategic LLC, specializing in consulting for nonprofit organizations, parks and recreation, and park foundations. He serves as Chief Consultant to the National Association of Park Foundations and is an Associate Professor at Indiana State University. With a Ph.D. in Recreation, Sport, & Tourism, he brings expertise in youth and community development. Dr. Schaumleffel's dedication to parks and community development has made him a respected leader in the field.
Online Course
Annual Fundraising for Park Foundations, Friends Groups, and Conservancies
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Are you ready to transform your fundraising strategies and make a lasting impact in your organization?
BREAKING NEWS: Learners who complete this course will receive 30 hours of CEUs!
We are thrilled to offer our exclusive online course for a second time, specifically designed for nonprofit organizations that philanthropically support local, state, and federal public lands and recreation agencies, such as park foundations, friends groups, conservancies, associations, and societies. Presenting: Annual Fundraising for Park Foundations, Friends Groups, and Conservancies.
Course Overview
Structure: Hybrid online format, combining synchronous and asynchronous learning.
Modules: Nine modules over 9 weeks, including a preparatory Module 0.
Focus Areas:
Fundraising ethics, giving trends, prospect research, and annual fundraising planning for unrestricted funds using a multi-channel approach.
Weekly Schedule
M0: 7/15/26 - 7/21/26 - Welcome to the Course & Getting Prepared
M1: 7/22/26 - 7/28/26 - Building Relationships & Communicating Impact Ethically
M2: 7/29/26 - 8/04/26 - Comprehensive Case Statements & Case Expressions
M3: 8/05/26 - 8/11/26 - Giving Trends
M4: 8/12/26 - 8/18/26 - Philanthropic Psychology, Donor Acquisition, Donor Acknowledgment, & Donor Renewal
M5: 8/19/26 - 8/25/26 - Annual Fundraising Campaign Planning & Donor Management Systems
M6: 8/26/26 - 9/01/26 - Annual Fundraising Campaign Strategies
M7: 9/02/26 - 9/08/26 - Prospect Research
M8: 9/09/26 - 9/15/26 - Course Evaluation & Continued Education Assessment
Live Sessions
Thursdays, 3:00 PM ET - 4:30 PM ET
Virtual Office Hours
Fridays: 4:00 PM ET - 5:00 PM ET
Mondays: 4:00 PM ET - 5:00 PM ET
Commitment
This course is similar to a college-level class and requires approximately 9 hours per week:
- 3–4 hours of asynchronous work: Reading articles and watching videos.
- 1.5 hours: Synchronous live sessions on Zoom.
- 3 hours: Project work.
- 0.5 hour: Virtual office hours with the instructor.
What You Will Gain
- In-Depth Knowledge: Delve into critical areas of fundraising, excluding grant seeking and special event fundraising.
- Hands-On Experience: Develop a Comprehensive Fundraising Case Statement, an Annual Fund Plan, and Direct Mail & Email Letters using Philanthropic Psychology. Learn how to launch a Resource Development/Fundraising Committee and use a donor management system.
- Personalized Feedback: One-on-one Zoom meetings with the instructor and prompt email support.
- Community Building: Join the exclusive NAPF Development Network on LinkedIn or other Networking Groups for ongoing support and connections.
- Participants will also receive a certificate of completion and a digital badge, indicating 30 hours of continuing education content.
Pricing
This course offers exceptional value compared to the cost of attending an NRPA conference. You'll leave with actionable plans and tangible products to launch an annual fundraising campaign!
Members: $1499
Non-Members: $1949
Who Should Take This Course?
- Development Directors of park foundations, friends groups, and conservancies.
- Executive Directors of park foundations, friends groups, and conservancies.
- Board Members of park foundations, friends groups, and conservancies.
- Fundraising/Resource Development Committee Chairpersons.
- Members and fundraising volunteers.
- Public park and recreation professionals supporting park-focused nonprofits.
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What Course Participants Are Saying
"I highly recommend the Annual Fundraising for Park Foundations, Friends Groups, and Conservancies course taught by Dr. Nathan A. Schaumleffel. The course delivered deep, practical content that immediately benefited our Foundation—from strengthening our fundraising infrastructure to developing sustainable strategies for donor growth and legal compliance. This is essential training for Park Foundation executive directors and board officers."
Ruth M. Anderson, Chair
Prince William County Parks Foundation
"I highly recommend the fundraising training course led by Dr. Nathan A. Schaumleffel. As a participant, I found the course to be both practical and transformative. Dr. Nathan has a unique ability to break down complex fundraising principles into clear, actionable steps that can be applied immediately. His hybrid approach—blending recorded lectures, live discussions, curated resources, and weekly support sessions—made the learning experience dynamic and deeply engaging.
What sets this course apart is its emphasis on both fundraising strategy and nonprofit infrastructure. It’s not just about raising money—it’s about building a strong foundation to sustain and grow your impact over time. I left with a sharper understanding of how to develop donor pipelines, strengthen compliance, and support our Foundation’s long-term success.
This course is essential for executive directors, board officers, and anyone responsible for nonprofit fundraising. Whether you're new to the field or looking to sharpen your approach, you'll walk away with the tools and confidence to elevate your fundraising program."
Jennifer Mahoney, CPRP, Business Development Manager
Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation
Ready to Elevate Your Fundraising Skills?
When this course is open for enrollments, the registration form will appear to the left. If the course is not currently open, you can request to be added to the waiting list by emailing NAPF Executive Director Kevin D. Korenthal, CAE at execdir@the-napf.org.
