The Value of Partnerships

Advertising, commercial membership, sponsorships and other forms of investment in KRPA, identifies your organization as a willing and active participant in the advancement of parks and recreation for all. At the same time, you benefit from the promotional exposure given to your products and services.

Partnerships represent a meaningful opportunity for a state association to advance its goals and promote its mission and vision statement.  They often open doors to possible new revenue streams, to increasing an advocacy network, and to enhancing a position as a state leader in endeavors that are important to members.

KRPA puts a high value on its partnership program.   In recent years, KRPA has partnered with both non-profit organizations and commercial business in an effort to create promotional opportunities which benefit its members.  These partnerships help serve as the building blocks that help to establish, amplify, and communicate many of our goals.  As a nonprofit organization, KRPA exists as a change agent and we need supporting groups to help champion our cause.

KRPA seeks partnerships in two categories.  They can be formal and structured with a signed letter of agreement or they can be informal, existing through a handshape and a verbal understanding of how the two entities will work together.  Below is a listing of current KRPA partner organizations, including non-profit and business groups.  We look forward to opportunities in the future to grow our partnership opportunities.

American Heart Association
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Kansas for Children in Nature
Governor's Council on Fitness
Kansas Enrichment Network
Sunflower State Games
Southeastern Security Consultants
Musco Sports Lighting
Waddell & Reed
Bowman Bowman Novick
Landscape Structures/ATHCO
Pepsi
Indigo Design
USSSA
Hasty Awards


Business Partnership Program
KRPA welcomes the involvement of companies who provide goods and services to the park and recreation industry. We offer a Business Partnership Program that will give you an opportunity to gain greater exposure and enhance your marketing, communication and networking opportunities with our members through events such as our annual conference and trade show.
If you have interest in a commercial membership and exhibiting at our annual conference, you will want to learn more about our Business Partnership Program. Our members are your customers!

2012 - 2013 KRPA Business Partners
The Kansas Parks and Recreation Association holds partnerships at four different levels:
Buffalo Level - Investment: $3,000 or above

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas 
• Bowman Bowman Novick, Inc.
• Musco Sports Lighting
• Waddell & Reed
• Civic Plus

Sunflower Level - Investment: $1,500 or above

• Bowman Bowman Novick, Inc. 
• Landscape Structures/Athco
• Hasty Awards
• Pepsi Bottling Company

Wheat Level - Investment: $1,000 or above

• Indigo Design
• USSSA Kansas

Cottonwood Level - Investment: $750 or above

• SSCI

Additional Information
KRPA provides an elite level of support opportunity for commercial entities which have interest in enhanced exposure
benefits. The KRPA Business Partnership Program offers four specific levels of involvement based on contribution
and includes exclusive exposure opportunities that is designed to elevate your organization or company to the
highest level of support.

KRPA Business Partnership Levels

BUFFALO – Investment: $3,000 or Above
Complimentary 10’ by 10’ exhibit booth
Exclusive e-mail blast to the KRPA membership
Sponsorship of a Conference social event
Banner recognition at the KRPA Conference
Opportunity to place promotional material in the conference delegate packets
Company logo printed in the Conference program
Recognition at Conference denoting you as a Buffalo Level Business Partner
Listing on the KRPA Website as a Business Partner
Recognition at opening and closing Conference ceremonies

SUNFLOWER – Investment: $1,500
Complimentary 8’ by 10’ exhibit booth
Exclusive e-mail blast to the KRPA membership
Banner recognition at the KRPA Conference
Opportunity to place promotional material in delegate packets
Company logo printed in Conference program
Recognition at Conference denoting you as a Sunflower Level Business Partner
Listing on KRPA Website as a Business Partner
Recognition at opening and closing Conference ceremonies

WHEAT – Investment: $1,000
Complimentary 8’ by 10’ exhibit booth
Exclusive e-mail blast to the KRPA membership
Sponsorship of a Conference social event
Opportunity to place promotional material in delegate packets
Company logo printed in the Conference program
Recognition at the Conference denoting you as a Wheat Level Business Partner
Listing on the KRPA Website as a Business Partner
Recognition at opening and closing Conference ceremonies

COTTONWOOD – Investment: $750
The opportunity to purchase a booth at a $300 discount
Exclusive e-mail blast to the KRPA membership
Opportunity to place promotional material in delegate packets
Company logo printed in Conference program
Recognition at Conference denoting you as a Cottonwood Level Business Partner
Listing on the KRPA Website as a Business Partner
Recognition at opening and closing Conference ceremonies.

For more information, please contact KRPA Headquarters at (785) 235-6533.