Fundraising and Development
Strategies, samples, and ideas for independent school advancement efforts.
Strategies, samples, and ideas for independent school advancement efforts.
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Why wait to reach new heights of leadership? Attend The Azure Summit, the only offering of its kind for Heads of School.
The Azure Summit is a Marts&Lundy annual conference designed to prepare Heads of School and aspiring Heads to connect mission, vision and philanthropy. We’ll answer these questions: • How do you plan for and execute a campaign? • What is the Head’s role in fundraising? • What should you expect from your chief advancement officer? […]
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Find Calm & Carry On
Friendzy co-founder, Julie Widman, and Dr. Marcella Chiromo discuss the impact of stress and how to interrupt the stress cycle with the cognitive behavioral model and G.R.A.C.E.
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WEBINAR: Reimagining the Future of Fundraising through the Lens of Unconventional Wisdom
Wednesday, July 13 10:00 a.m. PDT / 1 p.m. EDT What conventional wisdom told us: • Growth in the S&P 500 correlates to growth in giving. • You cannot solicit a gift over a video call. • It takes 18 to 24 months for a new gift officer to secure gifts from new prospects. Fast […]
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BOOSTERTHON EVENT = MORE CLASSROOM TOOLS FOR TEACHERS
As parents arrived for pick up at Fairmont Elementary School with the music playing, banners flying, and students and teachers dancing in the carline, it could only mean one thing: Boosterthon was back! This year marked Fairmont’s fourth Boosterthon event and its biggest success ever, raising more than $32,800 in school profit. The fundraiser combines […]
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BOOSTERTHON EVENT HELPS ENHANCE OUTDOOR ART GARDEN
The administration and PTA of Florence Elementary had a specific goal in mind for this year’s school fundraiser. Their new campus location featured an outdoor art garden, but it needed additional seating.
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“Easy” Boosterthon fundraiser helps deliver updated school curriculum
At St. Cletus Elementary School, the beginning of the school year just wouldn’t be the same without Boosterthon. In its fifth year of working together to raise funds for the school’s needs, the relationship that has developed between the Boosterthon team and the teachers and school administration continues to strengthen.
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5 TIPS FOR SCHOOL FUNDRAISERS THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY BODIES AND MINDS
Healthy school fundraisers raise much-needed funds for schools while simultaneously offering students the chance to improve their lives in the process! Whether you are getting students active, teaching them lessons that build character, or bringing them together to strengthen community spirit, any time your school fundraiser can tap into all three of these benefits with […]
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Finding Ways to Get Involved in Your PTA
I am a mother of two elementary-aged children, a CPA, an entrepreneur, and a mid-level executive at a Fortune 100 company. Like all parents, I have a lot on my plate. But one thing that’s important to me is involvement in my kids’ schools, and specifically, in the Parent Teacher Association (PTA). I have served […]
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Are you ready to lead your school’s philanthropy?
As Head of School, your vision inspires action. Imagine where your leadership could take your school if fueled with increased philanthropy? The Azure Summit is a Marts&Lundy annual conference designed to prepare Heads of School and aspiring Heads to connect mission, vision and philanthropy. We’ll answer these questions: * How do you plan for and […]
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INSPIRING OUR NATION’S YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH THE ROLE OF PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATIONS
The role of parent teacher associations has long been to make every child’s potential a reality. This has been done in creative and awe-inspiring ways over the years by uniting parents and giving them a powerful voice to influence change that will improve the lives of all children.
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How to Create a PTA/PTO Action Plan
You want to be a great leader! The right action plan for parent teacher associations can set you up for success from the very beginning, but it can be tricky and overwhelming to nail down a year-long action plan. The steps below will give you everything you need to get started on another successful year. […]
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5 SUMMER TIPS TO START YOUR PTA/O SCHOOL YEAR STRONG
Ahhhh, summer. Those long days, outdoor adventures, and beautiful nights are here. You survived the end-of-year rat race, and now you’re ready for some well-deserved relaxation. Start your summer with a complete break from your PTA/PTO leadership duties to allow yourself time to rest and rejuvenate. When you’re ready, take advantage of the important opportunities […]