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Shared Infrastructure Partnerships

By forming strategic partnerships with public institutions, organizations achieve affordable and sustainable recreational programming, because shared access to existing facilities reduces costs and increases community reach. This strategy leverages collaborations with public entities like school districts to access facilities and align with broader community goals, enabling nonprofits to offer low-cost, consistent recreational activities. Unlike standalone facility management or fee-dependent models, this approach embeds services within existing civic infrastructure, enhancing affordability and long-term viability.

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what it looks like in practice

activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.

  • Collecting Community Feedback on Court Etiquette FOUNTAIN HILLS PICKLEBALL CLUB
    direct service
    Provides an online form for community members to submit suggestions for pickleball court etiquette guidelines and recognizes these community-submitted suggestions on the website with the first name and last initial when permission is granted.
  • Creating Instructional Content FOUNTAIN HILLS PICKLEBALL CLUB
    direct service
    Creates instructional pickleball videos for both new and experienced players to enhance their skills and understanding of the game.
  • Managing Court Schedules FOUNTAIN HILLS PICKLEBALL CLUB
    direct service
    Maintains an up-to-date online calendar for court schedules, which supersedes printed versions, and provides these schedules in four formats: Agenda View, Week View, Month View, and At-A-Glance, with the At-A-Glance view organized by skill level.
  • Operating Pickleball Courts FOUNTAIN HILLS PICKLEBALL CLUB
    direct service
    Operates 9 dedicated pickleball courts across 2 locations adjacent to Fountain Hills High School, providing equipment boxes with first aid supplies, guest forms, and balls at each court. The club also supplies yellow TOP and Dura Fast Pickleballs at both court locations during open lockbox hours.
  • Organizing Pickleball Play Sessions FOUNTAIN HILLS PICKLEBALL CLUB
    direct service
    Organizes regular pickleball play sessions three to four times per week at nine local courts, six of which are lighted, promoting and teaching pickleball to individuals of all ages with an emphasis on sportsmanship, camaraderie, fun, and exercise.
  • Providing Pickleball Instruction FOUNTAIN HILLS PICKLEBALL CLUB
    direct service
    Offers pickleball lessons to members through certified and insured instructors, teaching strokes, strategies, and drills to improve player skills and endurance. These lessons are available for individuals and groups of 1 to 4 players during member open play sessions, with over 1,000 players instructed since 2015.
  • Selling Merchandise FOUNTAIN HILLS PICKLEBALL CLUB
    direct service
    Offers merchandise such as shirts, name pins, and sunglasses to club members through an online pro shop, generating revenue for club operating costs through a program that earns cash bonuses upon reaching sales goals.
  • Supporting Community Organizations FOUNTAIN HILLS PICKLEBALL CLUB
    capacity building
    Supports community organizations through volunteerism activities conducted by club members who act as representatives of the club.