National Recreation and Park Association
Jennifer Schleining is an experienced professional in credentialing, fundraising, and development with a strong background in managing programs and cultivating donor relations. Currently serving as CAPRA Accreditation Senior Manager for the National Recreation and Park Association, Jennifer has previously held positions at well-respected organizations such as the American Society of Appraisers, Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, and the Give a Note Foundation. Jennifer's expertise spans across strategic planning, marketing, event coordination, and membership management, as demonstrated through various roles that resulted in significant increases in donor participation and support. Jennifer holds a MA in Curatorial Studies from Bard College, a BA in Art History from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and a certificate in Meeting and Event Planning from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
National Recreation and Park Association
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is the leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to building strong, vibrant and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation. NRPA advances this vision by investing in and championing the work of park and recreation professionals as a catalyst for positive change in service of equity, climate-readiness, and overall health and well-being. NRPA’s network of more than 60,000 park and recreation professionals and advocates represents public spaces in urban communities, rural settings and everything in between. NRPA champions and supports the field of parks and recreation through professional development, advocacy, grants and programs, research, publications and more.