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• NASPF Annual Conference - Sept 14-17, 2026

  • Start
    September 14, 2026
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  • End
    September 17, 2026
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  • Location
    The Centennial Hotel, 303 W North River Dr, Spokane, WA 99201

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  2026 NASPF Annual Conference

  September 14–17, 2026, Spokane, Washington

  Designed for statewide nonprofit organizations that support state parks, Confluence & Connections brings together foundation leaders and partners from across North America for a hands-on conference focused on fundraising, partnerships, and scaling what works.

  Featured Leaders & Speakers

  • Jamie Kelley – Chief Philanthropy Officer, National Parks Foundation
  • Ron Olson – Former Michagan 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

  AGENDA

  HOTEL

  Hotel rooms are available Sunday, September 13–Friday, September 18, 2026, at the discounted conference rate through August 14, 2026.
  

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• NASPF Leadership and Partnership Day - Sept 15, 2026

  • When
    September 15, 2026
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  • Location
    The Centennial Hotel, 303 W North River Dr, Spokane, WA 99201

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  2026 NASPF Leadership and Partnership Day

  September 15, 2026, Spokane, Washington

  Join state park foundation leaders, agency partners, and national voices for a full day of collaboration, connection, and shared learning - followed by a field experience and dinner in Riverside State Park.

  Who Should Attend

  • State Park agency staff and leadership
  • Park directors and regional managers
  • Foundation staff and board members
  • Partners and organizations working with parks

  Why Attend

  • Connect with national and cross-border leaders in park philanthropy and public lands
  • Strengthen partnerships between agencies and nonprofit foundations
  • Explore practical approaches to coordination, fundraising, and shared priorities

  AGENDA - (View PDF version)

  
  

  
  

  What’s Included

  • Full access to Tuesday programming
  • Lunch and coffee/beverage service throughout the day
  • Transportation to two field experiences

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