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tended to yield more positive results,
nearly every agency surveyed
identified multiple
challenges
in
their efforts to engage in advocacy.
Competition for limited funding
and resources with other local
government departments, a lack
of dedicated advocacy staff, and a
need for resources and trainings to
help " make the case " for parks and
recreation in tough conversations
topped the list of barriers.
How NRPA Can Help
According to the findings of the survey,
park and recreation leaders look
to NRPA for effective resources to
assist them in their advocacy efforts.
Three-quarters of survey respondents
find advocacy toolkits and " how to "
guides helpful. Beyond plug-and-play
materials, members also expressed
that they want to be trained on the
ins and outs of advocacy, gaining the
specific set of skills that will empower
them to increase their advocacy impact
within their communities.
Most
respondents
said
that
advocacy workshops at the NRPA
Annual Conference are an effective
training method. However, one
training a year cannot build the
sustainable grassroots movement we
are striving toward. Regular virtual
trainings can ensure all members
have equitable access to advocacy
resources in a structured learning
schedule available at one's own
convenience.
This survey will help inform future
efforts of NRPA's Public Policy
and Advocacy team and ensure that
our work complements the needs of
members on the ground. Effective advocacy
is the continual work of systems
change. The daily, often unsung,
work of folks in local communities
makes societal change possible. We
are here as a resource and strategic
partner for you - let us build a park
and recreation future for all.
Looking to get involved in advocacy
in your local community? Want
to make your voice heard, but you
are not sure where to start? NRPA's
Public Policy and Advocacy team is
ready and willing to provide highlevel
expertise and strategic collaboration.
Reach out to us and let us know
how we can better help you.
Dan McCarthy is NRPA's Advocacy Manager
(dmccarthy@nrpa.org). Melissa May is NRPA's
Senior Research Manager (mmay@nrpa.org).
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