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Future-Proof Your Parks: Unlock Financial Sustainability in Your 2026 Budget
As you prepare for the 2026 budget cycle, are you facing the familiar challenge of rising costs and competing priorities? It’s time to move beyond simply defending your budget and start building a foundation for long-term financial health.
Join this essential webinar to learn proactive strategies that will transform your department’s financial outlook. We will explore how to build a budget that not only gets approved but also “future-proofs” your parks and programs, ensuring they thrive for years to come.
In this session, you will discover:
- Proven techniques to justify your funding requests by demonstrating clear community value and ROI.
- Methods for identifying and maximizing revenue streams to create a more self-sustaining financial model.
- A strategic framework for crafting a data-driven budget that anticipates future needs and secures your department’s legacy.
This session is ideal for parks and recreation directors, superintendents, and any leader involved in strategic financial planning.
DATE: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2025 2p ET
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Matt Hickey
Strategic Solutions Consultant
CivicPlus
For more than 15 years, Matt has specialized in answering the critical question: How do we price P&R services? He is the creator of the PASS™ and PASS Lite™ tools, which help organizations make sense of their operational data to inform everything from planning and budgeting to service measurement. Matt’s deep understanding of the industry comes from his extensive background, including a nine-year tenure at the City of Boulder Parks and Recreation Department.
Dean Rummel
Executive Director
Carbon Valley Parks & Recreation District
Dean has more than 20 years of experience in the field, including leadership roles at the City of Boulder Parks and Recreation Department and the YMCA of Greater Kansas City. Throughout his career, he has focused on driving results through strategic planning, empowering staff, and building strong community relationships. Dean is passionate about enhancing community well-being through innovative and effective recreational programs and facilities.