activities · 18
what they do
direct service · 15
- Administer emergency financial assistance fund Emergency Financial Relief for ProfessionalsOperates the Ranger Emergency Relief Fund, which offers loans of up to $2,500 to displaced or distressed members affected by natural disasters, job loss, or other crises beyond their control.
- Distribute community micro-grants to membersProvides small grants of up to $300 to ANPR members to support initiatives that strengthen park staff communities and enhance workplace environments within National Park Service units.
- Host and organize annual Ranger Rendezvous eventPlans and executes the annual multi-day Ranger Rendezvous event, typically held near National Park Service units, featuring training sessions, presentations, field trips, exhibitors, raffles, auctions, business meetings, and networking opportunities. The event serves as a forum for park staff and partners to discuss conservation and professional development.
- Offer free memberships to NPS professionalsProvides complimentary one-year memberships and renewals to National Park Service employees, including access to the quarterly "Ranger" magazine and other member benefits.
- Offering free memberships to National Park Service professionalsThe organization provides free one-year memberships and renewals to National Park Service professionals.
- Operating the Ranger Emergency Relief Fund Emergency Financial Relief for ProfessionalsThe organization maintains the Ranger Emergency Relief Fund, which provides loans of up to $2,500 to displaced members or members in need due to natural disasters, firings, or other forces outside their control.
- Operating the Ranger Emergency Relief Fund Emergency Financial Relief for ProfessionalsThe organization maintains the Ranger Emergency Relief Fund, which provides loans of up to $2,500 to displaced members or members in need, including those affected by natural disasters, firings, and other forces outside their control.
- Organizing the annual Ranger Rendezvous eventThe organization hosts an annual Ranger Rendezvous event in various locations, typically near National Park Service units, featuring pre-conference training, presentations, exhibitors, raffles, auctions, business meetings, and field trips. This event serves as a forum for national park staff and partners to discuss park conservation and professional development.
- Present Harry Yount Lifetime Achievement Award Conservation and Outdoor Heritage AwardsRecognizes outstanding leadership in the National Park Service by presenting the annual Harry Yount Lifetime Achievement Award, honoring individuals who have made significant contributions to park stewardship.
- Presenting the Harry Yount Lifetime Achievement Award Conservation and Outdoor Heritage AwardsThe organization presents the Harry Yount Lifetime Achievement Award to individuals for their leadership in the National Park Service.
- Provide professional development and career support services Job Readiness Training and Placement SupportOffers a career mentorship program and resume review service to support National Park Service professionals in their career growth and employment readiness.
- Providing career mentorship and resume review services Job Readiness Training and Placement SupportThe organization operates a career mentorship program and offers a resume review service to support National Park Service professionals.
- Providing micro-grants to membersThe organization offers community micro-grants of up to $300 to ANPR members to support activities that enhance park staff communities.
- Publish quarterly "Ranger" magazine Member Newsletter & Magazine DistributionProduces and distributes a quarterly publication titled "Ranger" in both print and digital formats, included as a benefit of membership, to inform and connect National Park Service professionals.
- Publishing the "Ranger" magazine Member Newsletter & Magazine DistributionThe organization publishes a quarterly magazine called "Ranger" in both print and digital formats, which is included with membership.
advocacy · 2
- Advocacy for the National Park Service Spring and Pond Ecosystem RestorationThe organization engages in advocacy efforts to defend the National Park Service's mission and its employees, including challenging policies that mandate the removal of factual history from park units and condemning actions to defund, understaff, and censor the National Park Service.
- Conduct advocacy to defend National Park Service mission and staff Conservation Advocacy & Land ProtectionEngages in advocacy efforts to protect the National Park Service’s mission and employees, including joining a coalition lawsuit against policies removing factual history from parks, running public awareness ads in Washington, D.C., and using donor-funded grants to support defense initiatives.
capacity building · 1
- Support organizational capacity through strategic planning and volunteer coordination Strategic Planning & ImplementationStrengthens internal capacity by engaging volunteers to manage the Ranger Rendezvous logistics and developing a strategic plan to guide the organization through 2025 and beyond.
strategies · 10
how they think
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- Advocacy for Employee Well-being and Employment Environment Advocacy for Employee EnvironmentThe organization advocates for positive change and improved employment conditions for National Park Service employees by working with agency leadership, documenting case studies on living and working conditions (including hiring, leadership, training, housing, pay equity, and diversity), and defending the NPS mission and its employees through coordinated actions.
- Advocacy for Employee Well-being and Employment Environment Advocacy for Employee EnvironmentThe organization advocates for positive change and improved employment conditions for National Park Service employees by working with agency leadership, documenting living and working conditions, and addressing issues such as wellness, quality of life, hiring, leadership, training, housing, pay equity, and diversity. This advocacy is conducted constructively and respectfully, even when critical.
- Financial and Community Support during AdversityThe organization provides financial relief to members affected by natural disasters and other external forces, such as firings, and supports park staff communities by offering grants for social networking and camaraderie during difficult times like government shutdowns.
- Financial and Emergency Support for MembersThe organization provides financial relief to members affected by natural disasters, external forces, and other difficult times like government shutdowns, ensuring support for their well-being.
- Financial and Membership Support for RangersThe organization provides financial relief to members affected by natural disasters and other external forces, and aims to expand its reach to other NPS employees and supporters by offering free memberships.
- Fostering Professional Community and Connection community_gatheringThe organization fosters a professional community among park rangers through annual gatherings and social reunions, emphasizing relationship-building, storytelling, and celebration to maintain esprit d'corps and provide a platform for sharing concerns, expertise, and solutions.
- Fostering Professional Community and Connection community_gatheringThe organization fosters a professional community among park rangers through annual gatherings and social reunions, emphasizing relationship-building, storytelling, celebration, and maintaining esprit d'corps. This also provides a platform for sharing concerns, expertise, and solutions among peers and with leadership.
- Member Capacity Building and Career Advancement mentorshipThe organization facilitates learning about career advancement and park work through its members, providing opportunities for them to develop skills and leadership capacity for their National Park Service careers.
- Professional Development and Member Capacity Building professional developmentThe organization provides opportunities for members to network, train with peers, learn about career advancement, and develop skills and leadership capacity for their National Park Service careers, often through mentorship.
- Professional Development and Mentorship professional developmentThe organization facilitates learning and career advancement for its members through mentorship and by providing opportunities to develop skills and leadership capacity relevant to their National Park Service careers.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Employee Wellness Initiative
Focuses on supporting the well-being of National Park Service employees through targeted programs and resources, especially during periods of political or administrative stress
Free Membership Program
Provides free one-year memberships to new and renewing members, including access to the digital Ranger magazine, to expand outreach and support within the ranger community
Ranger Community Grants
Offers microgrants of up to $300 to support social events that build camaraderie and improve morale among park staff during times of furlough or uncertainty
Ranger Emergency Relief Fund
Provides financial assistance to ANPR members displaced by sudden job loss, including those affected by government workforce reductions or natural disasters
relationships · 10
who they work with
- Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks (CPANP) Partner — Partnering to help meet the intent of a grant and solicit additional donors for the 'Parks Under Siege' fund.
- Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks (CPANP) Partner — Works with CPANP to meet the intent of a grant and solicit additional donors.
- National Park Service Partner — Supports National Park Service professionals through free memberships and micro-grants.
- National Park Service Partner — The organization's area of expertise centers around the National Park Service, and it provides content and training applicable to NPS employees.
- National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) Partner — Partnering to help meet the intent of a grant and solicit additional donors for the 'Parks Under Siege' fund.
- National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) Partner — Works with NPCA to meet the intent of a grant and solicit additional donors.
- Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) Partner — Partnering to help meet the intent of a grant and solicit additional donors for the 'Parks Under Siege' fund.
- Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) Partner — Works with PEER to meet the intent of a grant and solicit additional donors.
- U.S. Department of the Interior Government — Challenged a policy from the U.S. Department of the Interior in a lawsuit.
- USAJOBS.gov Partner — Provides guidance on using USAJOBS.gov for federal employment applications, including a video presentation with an NPS hiring official.