Jonathan Beckhart

About Jonathan Beckhart

Planning, operations, and engagement professional with more than fifteen years of experience in parks and public services management, community outreach and engagement, resource development and partnerships, marketing and communications, and project planning and execution. Combines deep industry knowledge with experience guiding and implementing strategic planning, policymaking, budgeting, board and volunteer management, and special projects. Excels at building collaborative relationships with both internal and external partners.

Experience

1. Senior Consultant

   Parkswell Consulting

   Aug 2024 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   Consult and guide park and recreation agencies, community members, and local leaders through the process of forming and sustaining Friends Groups and Park Foundations, creating organizational structures that foster long-term collaborative stewardship of public parks and assets. I blend expertise in parks and recreation services, non-profit management, and philanthropy to equip agencies and their partners with the skills and resources to grow community advocacy, diversify funding streams, and ensure long-term resiliency

Education

• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  BS - Recreation, Sport, and Tourism

  2007

Skills

• Event Planning
• Partnership Marketing
• Sponsorship Marketing
• Team Leadership
• Program Development
• Management
• Social Media
• Sports Marketing
• Public Relations
• Customer Service
• Marketing
• Business Development
• Marketing Communications
• Program Management
• Sponsorship Management
• Social Media Marketing
• Event Management
• Fundraising
• Microsoft Office
• Budgets
• Email Marketing
• Marketing Strategy
• Contract Negotiation
• New Business Development
• Sports
• Strategic Partnerships
• Sponsorship
• Account Management