named programs · 5 · from sources
what they call their work
Annual Awards
Honors communities and agencies in Arizona for excellence in long-range planning, resource management, and innovative park and recreation services.
Annual Conference & Expo
An annual event featuring educational sessions, networking opportunities, and an exhibit hall for parks, recreation, and open space professionals.
Certifications
Provides information and support for professional certifications such as Certified Playground Safety Inspector, Aquatic Facility Operator, Certified Youth Sports Administrator, Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP), and Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE).
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Offers opportunities for members to earn CEUs through workshops and annual conference sessions to maintain professional certifications.
TEAMS
Groups designed to support members' job functions and interests, fostering professional development and industry collaboration through organized discussions.
activities · 3
what they do
direct service · 2
- Annual Awards ProgramOperates a comprehensive awards program with twenty-one categories that recognizes Arizona communities for excellence in park and recreation services, planning, resource management, and fiscal practices; applications are reviewed and scored by a committee of professionals, and historical records of winners are maintained since 2006.
- Annual Conference OrganizationOrganizes an annual conference that attracts over 575 attendees, features nearly 70 volunteers, and includes more than 100 exhibit booths, serving as a key platform for networking, learning, and engagement in the park and recreation field.
capacity building · 1
- Professional Development and Continuing Education Professional Certification Support ProgramsProvides ongoing professional development opportunities for members through certified workshops, annual conference sessions, and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to support career growth and industry collaboration.
strategies · 2
how they think
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- Continuing Education Unit (CEU)-aligned professional development professional development unique to this orgDesigns conference sessions to meet CEU requirements by ensuring content is educational, not promotional, and by requiring speakers to submit credentials, presentation outlines, and assessment methods to support professional certification and learning accountability.
- Facilitated professional peer discussion groups professional networking/discussion groups unique to this orgOrganizes structured discussions among professionals in specific fields using a "TEAM" format to promote knowledge exchange and collaboration within the parks and recreation sector.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$314K
Contributions & grants$108K34%
Program service revenue$199K63%
Investment income$6640%
Other revenue$6K
expenses
Total expenses$314K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$157K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$692K
Cash$640K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$692K
Liquid reserves24.5 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +36.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAMANTHA COFFMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 60 | $95K |
board members · 15
- BOB STINSON — BOARD MEMBER
- BRANDON WASHINGTON — BOARD MEMBER
- JAK TEEL — BOARD MEMBER
- JENEEA JERVEY-BUSH — BOARD MEMBER
- JENNIFER WALLER — BOARD MEMBER
- JEREMY PALMER — BOARD MEMBER
- JORDAN LYNDE — BOARD MEMBER
- KADE NELSON — BOARD MEMBER
- KAT MASE — TREASURER
- KIA GAETHJE — BOARD MEMBER STARTING 6/1/2022
- MIRANDA GOMEZ — VICE PRESIDENT
- RACHAEL GOODWIN — PRESIDENT
- STACIA HOLMES — SECRETARY
- TINA ROYER — BOARD MEMBER
- WAYNE BARNETT — PRESIDENT ELECT
relationships · 2
who they work with
- DBA Outfitters Funder — Sponsor of the 75th Anniversary Conference as a "Peak Partner"
- National Recreation and Park Association Partner — Administratively sponsors accreditation for park and recreation agencies.