An Inside Look at Revenue Development and Management School — Episode 126

Here at NRPA, we are big proponents of continuous learning and
professional development. On today’s episode, we discuss a
comprehensive and unique professional development program
focusing on proven revenue management and development techniques
for park and recreation professionals.


Revenue Development and Management School is an
annual program taking place at the Oglebay Resort in
Wheeling, West Virginia, in partnership with
the National Training Center at Oglebay, and it is
targeted towards agencies that rely on generating revenues, such
as organizations associated with state or local parks,
recreation, leisure services, military recreation and other
nonprofits.


This year’s school takes place March 12-17, and registration is
now open.


I’m thrilled to welcome three individuals to the show today who
play integral roles in this Revenue Development and Management
School. Joining me today are:


Bill Tschirhart, the Chief of Administration for Five Rivers
MetroParks (Ohio) and Chair of the 2023 Revenue Development and
Management School

Debbie Woodbury, the Regional Program Director with the City
of Alexandria (Virginia), and the Founder of The Meritology
Institute, who is serving as this year’s Revenue Development and
Management School Extern

Matt Carusona, this year’s Revenue Development and Management
School director



Tune in to the full episode below to learn more about Revenue
Development and Management School and all the benefits it
provides park and recreation professionals. You’ll also learn:


The importance of revenue development and management in
moving the field of parks and recreation forward

Advice for first-time attendees or professionals considering
attending Revenue Development and Management School

Strategies for creating more sustainable funding

The importance of continuing education, networking and
collaboration

How partnerships play a role in the funding and revenue
conversation

Why you should attend Revenue Development and Management
School, and much more!