St. Johns County Parks Foundation – Building Governance from the Ground Up

As a small, start-up nonprofit supporting public parklands, the St. Johns County Parks Foundation had passion and purpose—but lacked the foundational governance structure to support growth or attract serious funders. That’s when Wirth Works stepped in.

We conducted a full governance audit and developed essential policies from scratch: revised bylaws, conflict of interest, whistleblower protections, fiscal procedures, and a streamlined board onboarding process. We didn’t just hand over templates—we coached the Executive Director and board leadership through every step, ensuring the documents matched their vision and met industry benchmarks.

The result was a dramatic leap in organizational credibility and clarity. With strong governance in place, the board became more confident and better equipped to grow. Today, the Foundation is positioned to expand its reach, build public-private partnerships, and serve as a reliable steward of community green spaces.