Opportunities for Impact
- Support the implementation of Orono’s goals for parks as represented in its comprehensive plan, Capital Improvement Plan, and City Council actions.
- Enable community-led philanthropic initiatives seeking to support approved park projects.
- Contribute to the beauty and unique quality of life offered to residents who enjoy Orono parks.
The Work Ahead
- Grow our capacity. We intend to recruit quality board members, grow and sustain capacity to retain professional services and uphold best practices.
- Raise awareness about partnership. We believe that the trend of nonprofits and cities increasingly working together for parks leads to positive impacts for communities. We are committed to sharing more about what’s possible.
- Set the bar high. Our support will not be easy to earn. We will support only City planned and Council approved park projects.
- Inform the community. We will take pride in being a trusted source of reliable information for the parks initiatives we support.
