Become a Member
Join the community and be part of a network focused on philanthropy in national parks. Membership in the Friends Alliance gives you access to professional networking opportunities, discounts on the annual meetings, and resources to support your park partnership.
“I love being a member. Our organization has benefited in so many ways, from peer-to-peer networking to inspirational program ideas that I can apply in my park.”
BESS MITCHELL AVERETT
Executive Director, Friends of Vicksburg National Military Park and Campaign
Membership Levels
Park Partner Membership
This membership level is for nonprofit Park Partner organizations.
- Access to early registration and discounts on annual meeting registration fee
- Access to affinity group forums
- Access for your entire staff to the Friends Alliance networking platform, Circle, for collaboration with other members
- Access to Circle for an NPS Superintendent or partner liaison at your NPS site
- Free or discounted registration for virtual events
- Access to e-newsletters that contains the latest in philanthropic partnerships, grant opportunities, and spotlights on partnerships
- Invitation to members-only gathering in conjunction with National Park Foundation Capitol Hill Day
Rates:
Emerging: Organizations with reported revenue less than $150,000 ($5) Join Now
Small: Organizations with reported revenue $150,000-$500,000 ($250) Join Now
Medium: Organizations with reported revenue $500,000-$2M ($500) Join Now
Large: Organizations with reported revenue $2M-$4M ($1,500) Join Now
Max: Organizations with reported revenue $4M and above ($3,000) Join Now
Alumni Membership
This membership is for retired Executive Directors, Superintendents, and other Leadership Staff from NPS and/or Friends Groups
- Invitation and access to early registration and discounts on annual meeting
- Member registration to virtual events
- Access to web networking platforms for collaboration with other members
- Access to e-newsletters that contain the latest in philanthropic partnerships, grant opportunities, and spotlights on partnerships
Rate: $100
Ally Membership
This membership is for entities that are not in active partnership with the National Park Service, for-profit entities and unaffiliated individuals with an interest in supporting or working with National Park friends groups
- Access to early registration and discounts on annual meeting registration fee
- Free or discounted registration for virtual events
- Recognition on the Friends Alliance website as a supporter
- Access to web networking platform for communicating with other members
- Access to newsletters that contains the latest in policy regarding philanthropic partnerships, grant opportunities, spotlight on partnerships
Rate: $5,000
Contact Us
If you are interested in more information about the work of the Friends Alliance, we are happy to answer your questions. We will provide more offerings to members and their partners over time and update our membership descriptions as more services are provided.