Effective Fundraising Strategies for Charter Schools: Insights and Techniques
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Join the MO Charter Public School Association as we explore effective fundraising strategies for charter schools in our 2012 conference. This session aims to demystify fundraising, outlining what it truly entails and providing essential insights into the organization's role, the importance of relationships, and the art of the ask. Discover practical tools for tracking contributions, engaging with your community, and building lasting donor relationships. While there's no magic formula for success, patience and organization will be key to making a meaningful difference for your students.
Effective Fundraising Strategies for Charter Schools: Insights and Techniques
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Fundraising for Charter Schools October 4, 2012 MO Charter Public School Association 2012 Conference
Welcome! Goals: • Understand what fundraising is…and what it isn’t. • What does it take to raise money? • Meet some new colleagues. • Have fun!
Bad news first… There is no magic formula so we did not bring our wands today.
Where Do We Start? • What do you need to raise money for? • What difference will it make for the kids?
What Does It Take? • Organization • Relationships • Asking • Time
Organization • Who is going to do this work?
Organization • How will you keep track? • How do your donors want to give? • Keep it Simple.
Relationships • Who are your friends? Your friend’s friends? • Who are the Individuals or corporations outside your community? • Parents. Know them. • Patience.
Ask • When is someone ready to be asked? • Know your case. • Who is the best person to make the ask? • Swing set or children? Remember what you’re asking people to invest in.
Time • Patience • Patience • Patience
Nuts and Bolts • What should I be tracking? • Building relationships • The ASK. • Time flies! • Quick Tools
Good Luck!! • Questions?? • Thank you for coming!!! • You can find us at: • www.elementspartnership.com