Director at Large
Promote Your City
Many towns are not pet-friendly, and businesses often view dogs as a nuisance brought along by some dog owners.
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The National Dog Park Association (NDPA) aims to change this by partnering with community members who want to promote positive change and incorporate more dog-friendly planning into their towns.
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By becoming a Director at Large for the NDPA, you can be a recognized leader in advocating for progressive dog-friendly infrastructure and planning in your community. This encourages and promoted economic development to new businesses.
This role allows you to support and help your city become a vibrant, dog-friendly community. As an NDPA Director at Large, you will become the pet-friendly expert in your city, enhancing your professional profile and helping you connect with a larger portion of your community.
Be A Leader In Your Community
What's going to make you stand out and shine from the rest?
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Easy First Steps
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Step 1 🥇
Sign up as a NDPA, Director at Large member (we add your name to our director page)
Follow the National Dog Park Association on LinkedIn
Update your LinkedIn profile (send us an email)
Follow the National Dog Park Association on Facebook​
Step 2 🥈 (a week)
Make an assessment of local area resources and contact local private dog park hosts with a visit or call
Make a list of park contacts, city officials, veterinarian offices, animal welfare groups,
(support public park officials, be humble)
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Step 3 🥉 (a month or three)
Form a work group of supporters
plans in the works, projects you want
create relationships, gain support for projects ​​​​​​​
Director at Large - Levels
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LEVEL I
Complete Steps 1-3
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LEVEL II First Project
Create Plans
Possible Projects
Pick First Project (easy win)
Name a group treasurer
Raise funds for first project
Promote project
Celebrate first project
Local awards
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LEVEL III Community Development
Contact outside sources to plan bigger
Establish Endowment Fund
Big Budget Fund Raising
5 and 10 Year Plans​​​​​​​
NDPA Membership Support
Support the National Dog Park Association
Support Memberships or Education
Perhaps you are employed at a company that can pay for certain professional memberships or educational courses. Below are two types of memberships and a course that might qualify as a company expense.
NDPA Director at Large Membership $200 (sponsored) or Free
support the NDPA as a leader,
NDPA Business or Industry Supporter $300
support the NDPA as a business, get promotional recognition as a supporter
NDPA Community Empowerment Course $200
support the NDPA by taking a self-directed leadership course or refresher.​​​​
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Raising funds, attracting sponsors and seeking grants. Your groups vision for local safe dog parks and city projects can change with support numbers and funding.
Creating a clear picture of goals and what could be.
Dog Park Advocate
​Get recognition as a dog park advocate. Embrace your diverse skill set and use them to foster dog friendly projects and dog parks. Gain acknowledgment for efforts.