State Affiliate Outreach Toolkit

Thank you for partnering with us to get the word out about the 2024 NRPA Annual Conference! We believe that when park and recreation professionals like you and your members get together to network with, learn from and celebrate each other, we can truly build places where everyone belongs.

As part of the agreement to help us promote the 2024 NRPA Annual Conference, please:

• Send at least two emails about the Annual Conference to your members.
  • One must be sent before early bird registration closes on August 23.
  • See below for sample email text.
  • You can include these in your newsletters or send them as a standalone email.
• Share a minimum of three social media posts on your affiliate’s accounts.
  • These can be on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn or Instagram.
  • Post twice before early bird registration ends on August 23.
  • See below for sample text and graphics for three posts.

Sample Email Promotion

Sample Text for Email

Subject/Heading: Get early bird pricing for the 2024 NRPA Annual Conference

We are looking forward to getting together with thousands of fellow park and recreation professionals at the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Annual Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, on October 8-10.

If you act soon, you can take advantage of the early bird discount. Register on the NRPA site: https://www.nrpa.org/conference/registration/

For more than 50 years, the NRPA Annual Conference has been the premier meeting of the park and recreation community. During the Annual Conference, you will:

• Learn from people who get it while earning CEUs. You will hear from people who experience the same challenges you do – and learn actionable solutions you can take back to your own community. NRPA offers hundreds of CEU sessions. From entry-level courses to advanced learning opportunities, you will find exactly what you need to grow.
• Meet and enjoy networking together. NRPA is scheduling many opportunities to connect and help grow community with other professionals.
• Find products and services to help you solve everyday challenges. From full playgrounds to live software demonstrations, more than 400 partners and vendors will set up booths and interactive exhibits at the Exhibit Hall.

By coming together to network with, learn from and celebrate each other, we can truly build places Where You Belong.

Social Media Resources

Tag NRPA in Your Posts

• Facebook: @NationalRecreationandParkAssociation
• X (formerly Twitter): @NRPA_news
• LinkedIn: @national-recreation-and-park-association
• Instagram: @nrpa

Official Hashtag

• #NRPAConference2024

Registration Link

• conference.nrpa.org/registration/ (feel free to shorten this link using a service such as bit.ly!)

Sample Social Media Posts

Fewer than 240 words (ideal for Twitter):

• We’re looking forward to getting together with park & rec professionals at the @NRPA_news Annual Conference Oct 8-10. #NRPAConference2023 has it all: education sessions, networking, socials and the latest products for our field. Register to join us: nrpa.org/conference/registration/
• The @NRPA_news Annual Conference has the best opportunities to network. Not only do they have formal sessions, but the social gatherings are a perfect way to build connections with other park and rec pros. Join in: nrpa.org/conference/registration/

More than 240 words (not ideal for Twitter):

• We’re looking forward to getting together with thousands of fellow park and recreation professionals at the [TAG NRPA HERE] Annual Conference in Atlanta, October 8-10. #NRPAConference2024 has it all: inspirational education sessions, networking opportunities, celebrations and an inside look at the latest products for our field. Register to join us: nrpa.org/conference/registration/
• The [TAG NRPA HERE] Annual Conference has the *best* opportunities to network. Not only do they organize formal networking sessions, but the social gatherings are a fun and low-stress way to build connections with other park and recreation professionals who are also working to help their communities grow and thrive. The early bird registration discount is available through August 23. Register: www.nrpa.org/conference/registration/ #NRPAConference2024

Download Sample Graphics

Social Media Graphics 

Facebook

X (formerly Twitter)

LinkedIn

Instagram

If you have any questions about using the toolkit, please contact Hayley Herzing.