Doug Widener, President and CEO of the Piedmont Park Conservancy
Nonprofits have their own approach to business and this week’s guest has plenty to share from his unique vantage point, which involves a beloved, Atlanta mainstay: Piedmont Park. Widener leads the charge for the Piedmont Park Conservancy, a member and donor-funded nonprofit working in partnership with the City of Atlanta to maintain and enhance historic Piedmont Park. Founded in 1989, the Conservancy raises more than $5 million each year to do its job. This year the Piedmont Park Conservancy is not only celebrating its 35th anniversary, but the 120th birthday of Piedmont Park itself. Widener discusses the Conservancy’s dynamic with the City of Atlanta, the Conservancy’s diverse revenue streams, its master plan, and much more.