Carlsbad, CA – September 2008 - Established in 1981, the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy is the nonprofit partner that supports and assists the Golden Gate National Parks in research, interpretation, and conservation programs.
The Conservancy's work is undertaken with generous contributions from individual, corporate, and foundation donors, as well as income earned from operating park bookstores and cafes, publishing educational materials, producing interpretive merchandise, and providing park tours. Since its inception in 1981, the Parks Conservancy has provided the Golden Gate National Parks with more than $100 million in support and is recognized as one of the largest and most effective park partners in the country.
The Conservancy will be installing WinRetail® Back Office and Point of Sale throughout its many properties. In addition, the Conservancy will be using WinRetail® Order Entry and internet based credit card settlement and authorization to optimize its multi-channel sales potential.