When your school announces an upcoming fundraiser, does it feel like you’re speaking to an empty room? Are you actually drumming up excitement, or are your messages fading into the background? One of the major challenges of reaching out to your entire school community is finding ways to capture their

When you think of your school community, what comes to mind? Is it the students who come to learn each day? The hard-working teachers who support them? Or perhaps parents and guardians who participate in your PTA and ensure their children have everything they need to succeed? These groups make

It’s no secret that hiring is one of the most challenging aspects of growing a school. In fact, 86% of hiring managers say finding the talent they need is difficult. By prioritizing the development of a strong talent pool, you can simplify the hiring process, leading to more successful new

School and community sports teams alike often struggle to garner the funds they need to cover program costs. Even if your team seeks out grants or asks parents to pay fees, you may find yourself turning to fundraising to cover various costs. While fundraising campaigns do have benefits, like helping

It’s time for your school to plan its next fundraiser, and your team’s to-do list is beginning to grow. Between setting a budget and promoting your fundraising efforts, there’s a lot to get done in a short amount of time. Luckily, in today’s digital age, there are a variety of tools

School associations dedicate significant planning and resources to support educational excellence within their communities. Associations exist to serve their members, who are the top priority. Members rely on the association for support and resources, and associations rely on members for financial support. Ultimately, a thriving school association depends upon a

When brainstorming fundraising ideas for your school, you’re probably looking for creative activities that delight students and inspire their parents to give. From food fundraisers to mini carnivals to auctions, you’ve tried all kinds of engaging fundraising events in the past. However, after a while, you’ll need to seek out new ideas

Showing appreciation to your school or educational institution’s supporters helps you build a thriving community of alumni and donors. Thank you letters are a staple for showing appreciation, but expressing gratitude in new and creative ways makes your school stand out, leading to more lasting donor bonds. Your donor recognition strategy should consider who

Schools need to make the most of their resources, and they can do so by remembering that fundraising isn’t merely about soliciting donations. Instead, it involves developing relationships and maximizing the impact of every contribution to drive meaningful growth within your school. Matching gifts offer a compelling avenue to achieve this

The cardinal rule for promoting a fundraiser is to market in places where your supporters will see your message. After all, whether your school is hosting a golf tournament or a product fundraiser, the best marketing messages in the world are only effective if the right people see them! While every school’s

When it comes to lesson planning for your children’s church group, your ultimate goal is likely to build a strong foundation upon which kids can grow and deepen their faith. While the right curriculum can guide them in a biblically sound direction, it’s up to you as a children’s ministry

Booster clubs and PTAs are incredibly valuable to the schools they serve. Parents and other volunteers fundraise to fill in gaps in school funding, fueling your school’s sports teams, fine arts programs, and other extracurricular activities. This expands students’ opportunities and enriches their lives.  As a school leader or member

For college-bound high school students, choosing where to spend the next four years of your life might seem like an overwhelming decision. After all, college is a major investment of both money and time—and that investment already begins as you go through the application process. If you’re planning to pursue a degree

As a fraternity or sorority headquarters director, you understand that your alumni/ae are the foundation of your organization’s continued success. However, with as many generations of alumni/ae that have joined your community over the years, it can be difficult to effectively form deep, memorable relationships with them. Reinvigorate dormant relationships