Resources for Community Partners

Resources for Community Partners
The Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota provides its Community Partners with organizing and advocacy support and assists groups in working with state and local governments and other stakeholders to acquire and protect land for parks and trails in local communities.

Workshops & Events
See the Events page for information on workshops and events that may be of interest.

Community Partner Leadership Guides

#1 "Getting the Word Out" (pdf)

#2 "Working with the Media" (pdf)

#3 "How to Influence Legislators" (pdf)

#4 "Tools for Fundraising" (pdf)

If you aren't able to download the guides, please contact the office at info@parksandtrails.org and we'll be happy to mail you copies.

Site Visits
Members of the Parks & Trails Council's staff frequently visit with our Community Partners. Please call our office to schedule a time to have one of us come out to meet with your group.

Fiscal Services
The Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota offers financial services to groups that have not yet acquired State of Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. Please call us at 651-726-2457 to discuss your needs. By becoming a fiscal client of the Parks & Trails Council your group would be able to receive tax-deductible donations. In addition, if your group is seeking its own 501(c)(3) status, we can provide sample bylaws to help facilitate the process.

If you would like additional information regarding any of the resources listed on this page, please contact our office at 651-726-2457.