COMMUNITY PARTNERS

We sponsor more than 100 community groups under our non-profit umbrella, making it possible for small organizations to easily and efficiently gather charitable donations, apply for grants and deliver programs. Collectively, our community partners serve thousands of Oaklanders each year with programs ranging from youth sports and technology to neighborhood associations and the cultural arts.

Community Partner Benefits

Interested in becoming an Oakland Parks and Recreation Foundation community partner? We support partners who activate Oakland’s parks and open spaces, foster equitable and inclusive delivery of their services, engage with the Oakland community and city agencies and solicit financial support from individual donors, foundations and local businesses.

In return, we offer the following services to partners we sponsor:

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status under the Oakland Parks and Recreation Foundation;
  • An online donation page on our website and tools to enable donations on your organization’s website;
  • Donor tax acknowledgement letters;
  • Monthly revenue, expense tracking and financial statements;
  • Grant application review and administration;
  • Review of fundraising materials and online campaigns;
  • Promotion of events through our email newsletter and social media;
  • Membership in our partner network, with regular email updates and invitations to partner events; and,
  • Non-legal review of contracts and agreements.

Apply to Become a Community Partner

If your organization is ready to become an Oakland Parks and Recreation Foundation community partner, write to us at hello@oaklandparks.org to learn more. Please include your group’s name, primary contact, purpose, current projects and estimated annual budget.