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As the year winds down, we are reflecting on the people and things we are most grateful for. This year, the NRPA community gathered in numbers at the 2024 NRPA Annual Conference in Atlanta, and NRPA leaders unveiled an exciting new strategic plan that will help to shape the next five years and further our mission.

GivingTuesday is an opportunity for you to use your individual power of generosity to give thanks to park and recreational professionals nationwide by supporting NRPA. On this annual day of celebration — happening on December 3 this year — people and organizations across the globe will join together to give back. Whether it’s volunteering in your community, advocating for an issue, sharing a skill or donating to causes, every act of generosity counts.

You can show your generosity in a variety of ways during GivingTuesday. Whether you gift a one-time contribution, set up a monthly donation, give through your donor-advised fund or make a gift of appreciated stock, you can help ensure the field of parks and recreation is recognized widely for building strong, healthy and resilient communities that enhance everyone’s quality of life. What’s more, your generous offering will provide NRPA, our members and other professionals the support they need to serve millions of park users and communities across the country.

Make your gift by visiting nrpa.org/Donate, emailing us at development@nrpa.org or calling 703.858.2190. We’ll discuss the many ways you can invest in and champion the profession as a catalyst of positive change for equity, climate-readiness and well-being.

If you make a gift, share on social media using the hashtags #GivingTuesday and #NRPA.