School Finance & Fundraising

  The Visual Revolution in Fundraising Today’s families are visual learners who process information at unprecedented speeds. Research shows that 3D animated virtual tours and interactive experiences engage the brain at 400% faster learning rates than traditional presentations. When parents can virtually walk through new science labs or athletic facilities, they transform from passive listeners

  In the life of a Christian school, fundraising is often viewed as a necessary task—an obligation to help cover budget gaps, support extracurricular activities, or invest in capital improvements. But school fundraisers actually offer much more than financial benefits. They serve as powerful opportunities to build your community, communicate your school values, strengthen bonds

  No edtech budget? No worries. There’s still plenty to talk about. In the business of education technology, relationships are the key to long-term happiness. Mission-driven organizations are committed to helping staff and students grow even if the time isn’t right to sign contracts. Here’s why vendor teams worth partnering with will continue conversations even

  It’s About What You Want FOR the Donor, Not FROM the Donor In today’s ever-evolving philanthropic landscape, Christian K-12 schools must adopt innovative strategies to secure the financial support necessary to advance their missions. Over the past several decades, philanthropists, donors, churches, and businesses have changed the way they support Christian schools. So, why

  Through fundraisers, schools, churches, youth sports, women’s leagues, veterans’ organizations, fire departments, pet rescue groups, and others raise money for all kinds of good causes. Some groups prefer to use a catalog and sell face-to-face to their neighbors, relatives, and co-workers. Others choose to harness the power of social media and sell to their

  Analytics refers to the use of data to visualize trends. Educators use analytics in a variety of ways to help make decisions about program offerings and potential donors, as well as to market those offerings, apply for credit, and meet accreditation requirements.  There are a variety of ways to collect the data used to

  By Erica Pettis Gratitude-based philanthropy, a well-established concept in healthcare, can also be embraced and applied to schools through a “grateful parent” program. Whether a primary, secondary, single-sex, or co-ed school, parents are important members of any educational community. Opportunities to discuss “grateful parent” fundraising are driven by key moments in a family’s lifecycle

  How can Christian schools successfully raise funds to meet their financial needs? School fundraising may be in order if your school needs new books, new gym equipment, or help to fund a field trip or other event. Is it worth the effort? We think so. While 35% of schools earn $0-$5,000 annually from fundraising,

  Fundraising events are often viewed as a dreaded task. It does not have to be that way. In fact, it can be FUN, with the right mindset and the right product to sell. Optimally, a fundraising event help students experience three principles that we call the “3 Ps”:  Pride, Purpose, and Passion. A fundraiser

  By John Hagarty A group purchasing organization (GPO) leverages the collective buying power of its members to obtain significant discounts on desired products and services. Some GPOs work with all markets and industries, while others have a niche segment. Examples of segments include service industries, such as faith-based nonprofits, schools, healthcare and hospitality. GPOs can be