Fundraising and Development for International Schools
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Learn key components of fundraising, challenges, and lessons in creating a development plan for international schools. Understand the importance of annual giving, endowment fund, planned giving, major gifts, and more. Develop strategies to overcome obstacles and engage donors effectively.
Fundraising and Development for International Schools
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Presentation Transcript
8:30-10:00 a.m. 10:00-10:30 a.m. Introduction Review of Agenda Objectives Overview – Creating a development plan Key Components (annual giving, endowment fund, planned giving, capital campaign, major gifts, special events, etc. Break Agenda
10:30-12:00 12:00-1:30 p.m. Challenges and Lessons Learned • Reputation of the school • Lack of “culture of giving” • Faculty buy-in • Institutional integrity • Long-term pledges • What’s in it for the donors? • Making the ask • Data-base • Confidentiality • Collaborative Partnerships Lunch
1:30-3:00 p.m. 3:00-3:30 p.m. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Work on Individual School Plans Break Report Out/Conclusion
Key components of a Development Program • Strategic Plan (5 years) • Annual Giving • Endowment Fund • Planned Giving • Capital Campaign • Major Gifts • Special Events
Strategic Plan • Make sure goals/objectives align with those of the school. • Change the plan as necessary
Annual Giving • Creates a culture of giving • Where every donation counts • Creates community • Instant Results
Endowment Fund • Gives relief to the operating budget • Gives an option for the donors • Creates long-time stability for the school
Planned Giving • Wills and Trusts
Capital Campaign • Supports building projects • Supports the vision of the school
Major Gifts • Research, Plan, and Organize • Building the teams • Quality materials • Making the ask
Reputation of the School • Market Research/Focus Groups • Public Relations Materials
Lack of “culture of giving” • International Dilemma • Incentives to give • Tax deductions/non-profit status • Changing the culture
Faculty buy-in • Clear two-way communication • What’s in it for them? • How they can help
Institutional Integrity • Spend the money when and where you say you’re going to spend it. • Document expenses and donations