Philanthropy and the National Park Service [Hardcover]

As the National Park Service prepares for its 2016 centennial, this book provides an in-depth analysis of the role of philanthropy and the national parks - exploring the challenges faced when working with non-profit philanthropic partners.1. Philanthropy Through Park Partnerships 2. A History of Support for the National Parks 3. The Legal and Organizational Framework 4. Friends Groups: "You Get By With A Little Help From Your Friends" 5. Cooperating Associations: "The Bookstore People" 6. Issues, Trends, and New Directions

Vaughn and Cortner smartly focus our attention towards the relatively unknown and complex story of the philanthropic partnerships pursued by the National Park Service. This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the complex and challenging aspects of the often lauded relationships between the Park Service and its friends groups and coooperating associations. The authors are especially apt at moving the reader between the broader conceptual pieces of partnerships with a federal agency and the specific details of individual partnerships - all the while helping us truly appreciate the complexity of this special arrangement in support of our national treasures. Crystal Fortwangler, Assistant Professor, Sustainability and Environmental Anthropology, Chatham University, USA

Author Hanna J. Cortner: Hanna J. Cortner is Former Research Professor, Northern Arizona University, USA