OUR PURPOSE We aim to serve the mission and the needs of the North Carolina State Park system as an independent, nonprofit advocate, provide support at a local level through NCFSP chapters, and act as a source of park information and environmental education to the general public. |  | OUR VALUESPASSION: Commit to the stewardship of NC's landscapes and natural resources. EDUCATION: Inform and inspire to encourage public engagement. ADVOCACY: Act as a voice for state parks at the state and local levels. COMMUNITY: Welcome all to be a part of our community and mission. TRANSPARENCY: Communicate clearly about our actions and desired goals. |
Friends of State Parks, Inc. exercises its private sector nonprofit abilities to add value to NC's park system in areas where government action may be restricted such as:
- creating and maintaining a membership program focused on supporting state parks
- providing outreach on issues affecting state parks
- advocating to improve the state parks system
- coordinating a volunteer workforce to support programs and other initiatives
- leveraging private sector contracting mechanism to address urgent, innovative or singular needs not suited to government purchasing processes
- partnering with other organizations and private companies to achieve a shared objective
- stimulating and unifying local Friends groups
- raising money to enhance government funding
- providing a means to request and administer legacy gifts or other investment opportunities
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| Friends of State Parks, Inc. is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization (tax idnetification number 58-1634155) under the section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax deductible as allowed by law. © 2019 Friends of State Parks, Inc. All Rights Reserved | Friends of State Parks, Inc. PO Box 182 Bethania, NC 27010 919-880-3604 executivedirector@ncfsp.org |
