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The Summer Conversation: Schools, the Fall, and COVID-19
Now that the school year has come to a close, conversations in and among schools are about logistics for fall and summer professional development for teachers.
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Fundraising in the Midst of Social Distancing and a Down Market
Advancement offices are faced with the difficult challenge of engaging with donors amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch this interview-style webinar to hear from Steve Nelson, Chancellor and Chief Relationship Officer at Valley Christian Schools in San Jose, CA (and former Senior Director of External Relations at Harvard Business School) and Phil Higginson, Associate Head of […]
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Interrupting Implicit Bias in the Virtual Hiring Process
As the COVID-19 crisis continues, we make the case for a more economical, dynamic, and inclusive virtual hiring process.
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Growth Strategies for Independent Schools in the COVID-19 Era
As schools engage in critical discussions about finances and sustainability, what’s required now is a willingness to have the hard discussions necessary to create short-term cash management plans and long-term growth strategies. In this blog post, William “Billy” Yerman, a 12 year member of the Garrison Forest School board in Owings Mills, MD introduces the […]
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Example Statements from Schools about Racism and Equity
Finalsite received many requests from schools for guidance on communications around racial equity. Every community is different, so we are sharing some examples and resources below from schools and associations. We hope their letters will help you start conversations, their resources will help in educating, and that we will all take action to help eradicate […]
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How to Hold a Successful Giving Day for Your School
We believe that every K-12 independent and private school can run a successful giving day — and should do so at least once a year. Like with any other type of fundraising, there’s a learning curve, and we’re here to help.
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The Parent Perspective
Over the past few years, many schools have come to recognize the parent experience as an important factor in enrollment decisions, and discussions about the quality of the parent experience have become an essential component of annual planning. Check out the eBook to learn more!
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100+ Summer Social Media Ideas And Best Practices [PLUS The Complete Social Media Calendar For Summer 2020]
Finalsite’s School Marketing Consultant Mia Major shares seven best practices for social media as you build your school’s strategy for the summer. Plus, download a full social media content calendar with over 100 fresh content ideas. Your summer social media schedule — done!
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5 Things Heads of School told us about Marketing and Trustees
You have a meeting with your school’s board of trustees and you want to give them an update on your school’s marketing efforts. How much do you share? What specifically do you share? Finalsite’s school marketing expert Kate Persons shares five takeaways from her conversations with other Heads of School.
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Demystifying the Millennial Parent for Independent Schools
The white paper gives you comprehensive data to better understand millennials to create a more effective marketing strategy. Understand millennial parents’ decision-making around school choice and tuition. Identify what’s most important to millennials before, during and after the admission process. Learn what not to do when marketing to millennials. Use Kalix’s nationwide data of 1,000 […]
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Blackbaud K-12 Virtual UC
COVID-19 continues to shape the landscape of education, and we understand that staying connected has never been more important. We’re committed to delivering the content and community you need through the safest, most interactive (and fun!) virtual experience. We welcome ALL private schools to join us for FREE, July 8-9, for the premier school tech […]
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Individualizing Student Learning with Competency-Based Education
Today’s ever-changing world — with newly emerging technologies, innovative economies, and evolving skill sets needed in every industry — requires teaching approaches that will effectively equip students with the skills they need to succeed. It is no longer enough to recite specific facts and figures. Employers need employees who can problem-solve, analyze, effectively communicate, and […]