Join state park foundation leaders and partners from across North America for a hands-on conference focused on fundraising, partnerships, and scaling what works.

• Learn what’s working across states and provinces
• Build relationships with agency and foundation leaders
• Leave with tools you can implement immediately

Featured Leaders & Speakers

• Jamie Kelley – Chief Philanthropy Officer, National Parks Foundation
• Ron Olson – former MI State Parks Director and NASPD Leader
• Nathan Chappell – National speaker and expert in AI for Nonprofits
• Mary Snyder – Storytelling Strategist for In-person Major Donor Fundraising
• Joan Kowalski – President of Bob Ross Inc. (Run for the Trees Partner)
• Leadership from California State Parks Foundation, BC Parks Foundation, and Texas Parks & Wildlife

+ additional speakers to be announced

Who Should Attend

• State park foundation leaders and staff
• State park agency partners and directors
• Nonprofit leaders focused on conservation and public lands

AGENDA

Secure your spot at the early bird rate

Costs:

• $325 Members - Early Bird Full Conference Registration
• $350 Non-Members - Early Bird Full Conference Registration
• $150 One-Day Tuesday Leadership and Partnership Day

Full Conference Registration

Leadership and Partnership Day Registration  

Lodging Information:

The Centennial Hotel

303 W North River Drive

Spokane, WA 99201

(509) 326-8000

Rates are $105 per night plus taxes and fees. 

Make Hotel Reservation

Rooms are available Sunday, September 13–Friday, September 18, 2026, at the discounted conference rate through August 14, 2026. Guests may reserve online using the reservation button above or by calling the in-house Group Housing Team at 509-598-4554, available Monday–Friday during business hours.