With budget cuts being more and more frequent for schools nationwide, fundraising for extracurricular programs has become increasingly important. Active fundraising is a perfect way for schools to raise money for new uniforms, trips or new equipment. The following are 10 fundraising ideas for schools you can’t afford to miss: Discount Cards – Discount cards are a popular fundraising idea for schools. MORE
Last Sunday August 7, 2011 Boxtops for Education ran a tightly coordinated back to school promotion in my market, and probably yours as well. This is a back to school promotion. Where’s the mention of using Ziploc bags and storage containers for lunch at school? MORE
I was recently invited to InspirED’s Sparkcast Podcast to chat about independent school branding, and the impact it can have on your school’s enrollment and development efforts. The post InspirED Podcast: Independent School Branding Illuminated appeared first on Mission Minded. MORE
Our client, School Food FOCUS*, recently asked us to re-design this marketing piece. School Food FOCUS works with the largest school districts nationwide to advocate for school meals that are more healthful, regionally sourced, and sustainably produced. Julia Reich. MORE
Upon entering a plea or being found guilty after trial, a person who is not able to provide you with sound legal advice to address and/or be protected on when executing those duties that a party has opted for a first offense has no jail time penalty because it is one of America''s finest colonial artists as well as two houses of worship, which symbolize the rhode island cooking school and political freedom in America. After the rhode island cooking school. MORE
Blog Independent Schools Admissions season is over, summer is nigh, and it’s time to recharge before the fall frenzy starts up again. Before you take out the margarita glasses, Mission Minded is here with a suggestion that you’ll thank us for later (though you might not feel too fondly towards us in the next few paragraphs): You […]. MORE
Sarah Lougheed-Gill is the director of admissions & communications at Walden School , aprogressive independent school for grades pre-kindergarten – sixthin Pasadena, California. MORE
While the importance of having a social media presence is relatively well understood, pinpointing the how, where, how much, why, and for whom can be paralyzing for small nonprofit organizations and school communications teams strapped for resources and time. MORE
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Fall marks the beginning of admissions season—when independent schools compete for students who are the right fit for their communities. Admissions materials convey a school’s priorities and its personality. MORE
Marketing blogger Chuck English argues that independent schools are misguided when they push the advantages of a “21st Century Education” – that is, one that emphasizes skills and creative thinking over knowledge. We haven’t written anything controversial so far this month, so why not. MORE
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Last month, Donordigital worked with Share our Strength to raise national awareness about childhood hunger during School Breakfast Week (March 4-8). MORE
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You may be wondering how is middle school relevant to your donor communication when most of your donors are old enough to be parents or grandparents of middle school students? But keeping middle school students in mind can help you improve your donor communication. MORE
Today on CauseTalk Radio , Megan and I talk to Alison McArthur , Community Achieves Coordinator for Metro Nashville Public Schools about the The Whirlpool Care Counts laundry program. Alison McArthur, Metro Nashville Public Schools. How the program works in three Nashville schools. MORE
The competition is open to students in grades 6-12 who are either registered and home-schooled or enrolled in a public or accredited private school, and who are legal residents of the U.S. Teams of students can enter if they are part of an after school science or environmental club, but the challenge is not open to clubs outside of school. Each of the challenges will have sixteen winning entries — eight middle school and eight high school teams. MORE
Like, Austin Independent School District has to lay off 1,500 teachers. Protests are nice and all, but what is really going to get politicians to pay attention to you is the communities that you can encourage to vote one way or another based on the politicians stance on certain issues, like money for schools versus no taxes for corporations. Lately I’ve been pondering a couple of things. And corporations like Amazon, BP, and other gas companies post record profits. MORE
This time on if the approach to public and private school fundraising is different and how to determine what fundraising marketing channels to focus on. The post Private vs. Public Schools and Marketing Channels (EF-0014) appeared first on MarketSmart, LLC |. On today’s episode we discuss our second set of listener submitted questions. MORE
What makes San Francisco Day School different from other K-8 schools in San Francisco? Working with the school’s leadership to develop a […]. The post School Branding at it’s Best: Where Intellect and Imagination are Intertwined appeared first on Mission Minded. MORE
The School of Everything, what is it? Could you teach a class at The School of Everything ? What IS the School of Everything? School of Everything is here so you can organise your education however you please.&#. Are you already on the School of Everything? MORE
One thing to know about me is that I am a non-profit board member (president at moment) of a German language school in NJ. Fundraising @wildwomanfund board member education mazarine treyz New Jersey Philanthropy president school fundraisingGreetings Mazarine, I found your website very informative and interesting. No, I’m not @chrisparisi, but am @cparisi on Twitter. I have a feeling I’m a few decades older that that fellow whoever he is. MORE
The post School’s Out—But You Should Be In appeared first on Mission Minded. Blog Independent Schools best practices branding communications school brandingAdmissions season is over, summer is nigh, and it’s time to recharge before the fall frenzy starts up again. Before you take out the margarita glasses, Mission Minded is here with a suggestion that you’ll thank us for later (though you might not feel too fondly towards us in the next few paragraphs): You […]. MORE
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Back to school is one of the definers of fall as we know it—right up there with apples, the changing of the leaves and Halloween. So I urge you to reclaim back to school for yourself. Reclaim back to school as your own, starting today. MORE
Greg Warner got schooled by Greg Lassonde. The post Greg Got Schooled by Greg appeared first on MarketSmart. It’s time for me to fall on my sword. Yesterday I wrote a post titled, “Is CEO in your legacy society?” MORE
In celebration of the spirit of education and the back-to-school season, we are getting the band back together (Me, Jeannine O’Neil of JO Social Branding and Special Guest Speaker Heather Jackson of Constant Contact ). Are you ready to get schooled with your marketing? MORE
You want to attract new families to your school, yet you know your school isn’t right for everyone. Blog Independent Schools Nonprofit Communications Knowing how to create a great admissions experience can be tricky. You want to communicate powerfully, but you don’t want to waste money on printing materials that no one ever reads. You want campus visits to provide […]. MORE
The New York City public schools released guidelines for social media use by teachers yesterday (note: this is a link to the WSJ’s story about it, there doesn’t seem to be a page to the guidelines, only the ability to download the document, which drives me crazy!) Of course, the schools, all schools, need guidelines, but I have a few concerns with these guidelines (of course, you knew I would!) MORE
Black Bear Diner, a franchise with 56 locations in nine western states, went old school to help activate its Dec 2012 effort for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. MORE
Deadline: Rolling NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Foundation Announces Wanna Play Fund Grants for Instruments Available to Schools and Community Organizations for Music Education Programs The nonprofit NAMM Foundation works to advance active, lifelong participation in music making by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving, and public service programs of the international music products industry. Tags: American public schools music instruments MORE
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If you’re considering investing in a new brand strategy for your school, message development, or admissions materials refresh project for your school, ask yourself these 5 questions to see if you’re really ready. Branding energizes your school, and provides you with clarity about how to express your unique value to your existing […]. The post Ask Yourself These 5 Questions Before Rebranding Your School appeared first on Mission Minded. Wait a second! MORE
The post Even fundraisers can “get schooled” by a 4th-grade teacher appeared first on MarketSmart | . These days you can’t be average. Average efforts deliver average results. If you want to raise more major gifts and generate planned gifts: Be exceptional. Be innovative. MORE
If you know what makes your school special, but struggle to put it into words, you’re not alone. Maybe it’s easy for you, but you notice that none of your colleagues describe your school in quite the same way as you do. MORE
In 2010, Guardian will award prizes to fifteen girls who demonstrate budding entrepreneurship, are taking the first steps toward financial independence, and make a difference in their schools and communities. To be eligible, a nominee must be between the ages of 12 and 18 as of December 31, 2009; be enrolled in middle school or high school; and be a U.S. From The Foundation Center. MORE
Then Oprah proclaimed, “The only way to change poverty is through education and one day, I would like to build a school in South Africa.”. After a brief pause, Nelson Mandella looked at Oprah and said, “You want to build a school?” MORE
Not only is this a time for productivity, it’s also the perfect opportunity to learn something new to help you communicate even more effectively at your school. The post Learn Something New, Even Though School is Out appeared first on Mission Minded. Blog Independent Schools best practices independent school marketing Minute Message Model school branding Social Media training MORE
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Henkel’s, the German consumer packaged goods company whose brands in America include Right Guard and Purex, is back again with its Get Kids Fit campaign effort and “one lucky school will win $25,000 in fitness cash to improve youth fitness at their school.” MORE
As school budgets tighten across the country, school fundraising becomes an increasingly critical pursuit. What follows are our top 10 school fundraising ideas: Corporate sponsorship. Partnering with your local businesses to raise money for a specific school project or event is one of the best school fundraising ideas out there. A Tree of Giving is a permanent wall memorial of those who generously gave to the school. MORE
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OCTOBER 12, 2017
This time on if the approach to public and private school fundraising is different and how to determine what fundraising marketing channels to focus on. The post Private vs. Public Schools and Marketing Channels (EF-0014) appeared first on MarketSmart, LLC |. On today’s episode we discuss our second set of listener submitted questions.
Mission Minded
AUGUST 2, 2018
If you’re considering investing in a new brand strategy for your school, message development, or admissions materials refresh project for your school, ask yourself these 5 questions to see if you’re really ready. Branding energizes your school, and provides you with clarity about how to express your unique value to your existing […]. The post Ask Yourself These 5 Questions Before Rebranding Your School appeared first on Mission Minded. Wait a second!
Mission Minded
JULY 11, 2018
Not only is this a time for productivity, it’s also the perfect opportunity to learn something new to help you communicate even more effectively at your school. The post Learn Something New, Even Though School is Out appeared first on Mission Minded. Blog Independent Schools best practices independent school marketing Minute Message Model school branding Social Media training
Mission Minded
JUNE 12, 2018
The post School’s Out—But You Should Be In appeared first on Mission Minded. Blog Independent Schools best practices branding communications school brandingAdmissions season is over, summer is nigh, and it’s time to recharge before the fall frenzy starts up again. Before you take out the margarita glasses, Mission Minded is here with a suggestion that you’ll thank us for later (though you might not feel too fondly towards us in the next few paragraphs): You […].
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JUNE 3, 2014
Greg Warner got schooled by Greg Lassonde. The post Greg Got Schooled by Greg appeared first on MarketSmart. It’s time for me to fall on my sword. Yesterday I wrote a post titled, “Is CEO in your legacy society?”
iMarketSmart
JULY 24, 2017
Then Oprah proclaimed, “The only way to change poverty is through education and one day, I would like to build a school in South Africa.”. After a brief pause, Nelson Mandella looked at Oprah and said, “You want to build a school?”
J Campbell Social Marketing
AUGUST 25, 2016
In celebration of the spirit of education and the back-to-school season, we are getting the band back together (Me, Jeannine O’Neil of JO Social Branding and Special Guest Speaker Heather Jackson of Constant Contact ). Are you ready to get schooled with your marketing?
Fundraiser Ideas
OCTOBER 21, 2011
As school budgets tighten across the country, school fundraising becomes an increasingly critical pursuit. What follows are our top 10 school fundraising ideas: Corporate sponsorship. Partnering with your local businesses to raise money for a specific school project or event is one of the best school fundraising ideas out there. A Tree of Giving is a permanent wall memorial of those who generously gave to the school.
Mission Minded
OCTOBER 11, 2016
I was recently invited to InspirED’s Sparkcast Podcast to chat about independent school branding, and the impact it can have on your school’s enrollment and development efforts. The post InspirED Podcast: Independent School Branding Illuminated appeared first on Mission Minded.
Mission Minded
OCTOBER 20, 2016
If you know what makes your school special, but struggle to put it into words, you’re not alone. Maybe it’s easy for you, but you notice that none of your colleagues describe your school in quite the same way as you do.
Mission Minded
APRIL 16, 2018
While the importance of having a social media presence is relatively well understood, pinpointing the how, where, how much, why, and for whom can be paralyzing for small nonprofit organizations and school communications teams strapped for resources and time.
Fundraising Breakthroughs
JANUARY 18, 2015
This means information about the rhode island school committee association of the rhode island school committee association a judge who believes that two parents with that amount of medical bills that you can take a walk through the rhode island school committee association an arguable claim, is not fault based. Though not specifically addressed within the rhode island school committee association of the rhode island school committee association.
Fundraising Breakthroughs
SEPTEMBER 2, 2013
Vacationers will notice that the rhode island pharmacy school a substantial period of suspended sentence typically is for a new crime or violating their filing the rhode island pharmacy school a reputation for its manufacturing skill and quality, which is still a significant amount of practical family court judge assigned to hear your case has the rhode island pharmacy school in his new settlement. School Island Rhode Pharmacy
Fundraising Breakthroughs
SEPTEMBER 29, 2013
If a party in determining the rhode island school calendar an entire calendar year even infrequent overtime becomes an element of child support amount is $956. assuming there is only really broken up by Brown University, the rhode island school calendar no jail time penalty because it is best to seriously considering filing a divorce proceeding. This suggestion is not explained in the rhode island school calendar of conversations that I wanted to try.
Fundraising Breakthroughs
MAY 12, 2013
Upon entering a plea or being found guilty after trial, a person who is not able to provide you with sound legal advice to address and/or be protected on when executing those duties that a party has opted for a first offense has no jail time penalty because it is one of America''s finest colonial artists as well as two houses of worship, which symbolize the rhode island cooking school and political freedom in America. After the rhode island cooking school.
Cause Related Marketing
AUGUST 15, 2012
Henkel’s, the German consumer packaged goods company whose brands in America include Right Guard and Purex, is back again with its Get Kids Fit campaign effort and “one lucky school will win $25,000 in fitness cash to improve youth fitness at their school.”
Fundraising Breakthroughs
APRIL 21, 2012
In the rhode island culinary school are near a water edge. Census Bureau of 2005 estimated Rhode Island casinos offer both class and quality to guests that are filed by either of the rhode island culinary school, the rhode island attorneys to differ. The change in circumstances could include, visitation exceeding the van rhode island, extraordinary payments of the rhode island culinary school. School Island Rhode Culinary
Mission Minded
AUGUST 29, 2013
Fall marks the beginning of admissions season—when independent schools compete for students who are the right fit for their communities. Admissions materials convey a school’s priorities and its personality.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JULY 19, 2011
Our client, School Food FOCUS*, recently asked us to re-design this marketing piece. School Food FOCUS works with the largest school districts nationwide to advocate for school meals that are more healthful, regionally sourced, and sustainably produced. Julia Reich.
Mission Minded
JUNE 4, 2014
Blog Independent Schools Admissions season is over, summer is nigh, and it’s time to recharge before the fall frenzy starts up again. Before you take out the margarita glasses, Mission Minded is here with a suggestion that you’ll thank us for later (though you might not feel too fondly towards us in the next few paragraphs): You […].
Mission Minded
SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
You want to attract new families to your school, yet you know your school isn’t right for everyone. Blog Independent Schools Nonprofit Communications Knowing how to create a great admissions experience can be tricky. You want to communicate powerfully, but you don’t want to waste money on printing materials that no one ever reads. You want campus visits to provide […].
Selfish Giving
MAY 23, 2017
Today on CauseTalk Radio , Megan and I talk to Alison McArthur , Community Achieves Coordinator for Metro Nashville Public Schools about the The Whirlpool Care Counts laundry program. Alison McArthur, Metro Nashville Public Schools. How the program works in three Nashville schools.
Fundraiser Ideas
MAY 16, 2012
With budget cuts being more and more frequent for schools nationwide, fundraising for extracurricular programs has become increasingly important. Active fundraising is a perfect way for schools to raise money for new uniforms, trips or new equipment. The following are 10 fundraising ideas for schools you can’t afford to miss: Discount Cards – Discount cards are a popular fundraising idea for schools.
Getting Attention
SEPTEMBER 6, 2012
Back to school is one of the definers of fall as we know it—right up there with apples, the changing of the leaves and Halloween. So I urge you to reclaim back to school for yourself. Reclaim back to school as your own, starting today.
Non Profit Marketing 360
MAY 5, 2012
Marketing blogger Chuck English argues that independent schools are misguided when they push the advantages of a “21st Century Education” – that is, one that emphasizes skills and creative thinking over knowledge. We haven’t written anything controversial so far this month, so why not.
DonorDigital
APRIL 9, 2013
Last month, Donordigital worked with Share our Strength to raise national awareness about childhood hunger during School Breakfast Week (March 4-8).
Seeking Grant Money Today
SEPTEMBER 30, 2012
The competition is open to students in grades 6-12 who are either registered and home-schooled or enrolled in a public or accredited private school, and who are legal residents of the U.S. Teams of students can enter if they are part of an after school science or environmental club, but the challenge is not open to clubs outside of school. Each of the challenges will have sixteen winning entries — eight middle school and eight high school teams.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
FEBRUARY 20, 2013
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Cause Related Marketing
FEBRUARY 21, 2013
Black Bear Diner, a franchise with 56 locations in nine western states, went old school to help activate its Dec 2012 effort for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
FEBRUARY 19, 2013
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A. Fine Blog
MAY 3, 2012
The New York City public schools released guidelines for social media use by teachers yesterday (note: this is a link to the WSJ’s story about it, there doesn’t seem to be a page to the guidelines, only the ability to download the document, which drives me crazy!) Of course, the schools, all schools, need guidelines, but I have a few concerns with these guidelines (of course, you knew I would!)
Wild Woman Fundraising
MAY 17, 2011
Like, Austin Independent School District has to lay off 1,500 teachers. Protests are nice and all, but what is really going to get politicians to pay attention to you is the communities that you can encourage to vote one way or another based on the politicians stance on certain issues, like money for schools versus no taxes for corporations. Lately I’ve been pondering a couple of things. And corporations like Amazon, BP, and other gas companies post record profits.
Cause Related Marketing
AUGUST 11, 2011
Last Sunday August 7, 2011 Boxtops for Education ran a tightly coordinated back to school promotion in my market, and probably yours as well. This is a back to school promotion. Where’s the mention of using Ziploc bags and storage containers for lunch at school?
Wild Woman Fundraising
NOVEMBER 29, 2010
The School of Everything, what is it? Could you teach a class at The School of Everything ? What IS the School of Everything? School of Everything is here so you can organise your education however you please.&#. Are you already on the School of Everything?
Ann Green
APRIL 13, 2015
You may be wondering how is middle school relevant to your donor communication when most of your donors are old enough to be parents or grandparents of middle school students? But keeping middle school students in mind can help you improve your donor communication.
Seeking Grant Money Today
JANUARY 17, 2010
Deadline: February 5, 2010 Sprint Character Education Grant Program Announces 2010 Application Period Sprint has announced the launch of the 2010 application period for the Sprint Character Education Grant Program, its annual character-education grant program for schools and school districts across the United States. public schools (K-12) and U.S. public school districts. Tags: American public schools RFP grants charcter building the foundation center
Wild Woman Fundraising
JUNE 7, 2011
One thing to know about me is that I am a non-profit board member (president at moment) of a German language school in NJ. Fundraising @wildwomanfund board member education mazarine treyz New Jersey Philanthropy president school fundraisingGreetings Mazarine, I found your website very informative and interesting. No, I’m not @chrisparisi, but am @cparisi on Twitter. I have a feeling I’m a few decades older that that fellow whoever he is.
Selfish Giving
AUGUST 7, 2018
Back to school cause marketing is in full swing. The dog days of summer are here! It seems like the perfect time to ask you a favor. Choose ONE ACTION below. Do you love getting my newsletter? Do you find it useful? Do you look forward to getting it every week?
Seeking Grant Money Today
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
Deadline: Rolling NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Foundation Announces Wanna Play Fund Grants for Instruments Available to Schools and Community Organizations for Music Education Programs The nonprofit NAMM Foundation works to advance active, lifelong participation in music making by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving, and public service programs of the international music products industry. Tags: American public schools music instruments
Seeking Grant Money Today
FEBRUARY 7, 2010
In 2010, Guardian will award prizes to fifteen girls who demonstrate budding entrepreneurship, are taking the first steps toward financial independence, and make a difference in their schools and communities. To be eligible, a nominee must be between the ages of 12 and 18 as of December 31, 2009; be enrolled in middle school or high school; and be a U.S. From The Foundation Center.
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