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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
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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
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
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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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
Last month, Donordigital worked with Share our Strength to raise national awareness about childhood hunger during School Breakfast Week (March 4-8). 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
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
I recently sat down with Dr. Mike Walker, Head of School at San Francisco Day School, to talk about the. The post Behind the Brand: Q&A with Dr. Mike Walker, Head of School at SF Day appeared first on Mission Minded. 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
If you’re already a listener of The Trustee Table, a podcast from NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools), you know that. Blog Independent Schools 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
One of the most effective things independent schools can do to build community, increase enrollment, and boost donor dollars is. The post Why Your School Looks So Last Year appeared first on Mission Minded. Blog Independent Schools Nonprofit Communications Nonprofit Design 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
Today on CauseTalk Radio we talk to Artis Stevens , National Vice President, Marketing Strategy & Operations at Boys & Girls Clubs of America , about its back-to-school cause marketing campaign, Great Futures. 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
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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
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Two personal notes and a business note this week. First, I'm taking my baby girl to college tomorrow! She'll be a freshman at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. I'm so proud of her! But I'm also sad (on most days) that she's leaving.??I MORE
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
Today, Megan and I chat with Jenna Reck of Target who explains Give With Target, the retailer’s first-ever initiative that combines cause with back to school marketing, giving $2.5 million directly to schools via a Facebook voting initiative Then Artis Stevens with Boys and Girls Clubs shares some. CauseTalk Radio Podcast back to school boys and girls clubs cause marketing target MORE
School’s out for summer! The post Summer School: 6 Steps to a Stronger Brand appeared first on Mission Minded. That means beaches, barbeques, baseball, and… branding? Yes: branding. Now that hallways aren’t awash in students. 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
MARCH 25, 2019
One of the most effective things independent schools can do to build community, increase enrollment, and boost donor dollars is. The post Why Your School Looks So Last Year appeared first on Mission Minded. Blog Independent Schools Nonprofit Communications Nonprofit Design
iMarketSmart
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?”
Mission Minded
JUNE 11, 2019
School’s out for summer! The post Summer School: 6 Steps to a Stronger Brand appeared first on Mission Minded. That means beaches, barbeques, baseball, and… branding? Yes: branding. Now that hallways aren’t awash in students.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
AUGUST 13, 2014
Sarah Lougheed-Gill is the director of admissions & communications at Walden School , aprogressive independent school for grades pre-kindergarten – sixthin Pasadena, California.
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
MAY 16, 2018
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.
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 […].
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.
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?”
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.
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?
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
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 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.
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.
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.”
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
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 […].
Mission Minded
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
I recently sat down with Dr. Mike Walker, Head of School at San Francisco Day School, to talk about the. The post Behind the Brand: Q&A with Dr. Mike Walker, Head of School at SF Day appeared first on Mission Minded.
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.
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 […].
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
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.
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.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
FEBRUARY 19, 2013
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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
FEBRUARY 20, 2013
We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: [link] Update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us. We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: [link] Update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us. Creative Ideas Nonprofit Communications Professional Development
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.
SocialButterfly
AUGUST 28, 2018
The Real Meaning of Skilled School Assignment Authors The students are generally satisfied with research records published by our competent freelance writers but it’s still right that you may demand totally free amendments if you will want. School posting is usually a difficult and strenuous activity to end, but once you discover the absolute right place to get skilled professional help, you won’t struggle any further.
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.
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!)
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?
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.
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.
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.
Selfish Giving
AUGUST 8, 2013
Today on CauseTalk Radio we talk to Artis Stevens , National Vice President, Marketing Strategy & Operations at Boys & Girls Clubs of America , about its back-to-school cause marketing campaign, Great Futures.
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.
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).
Selfish Giving
AUGUST 23, 2012
Today, Megan and I chat with Jenna Reck of Target who explains Give With Target, the retailer’s first-ever initiative that combines cause with back to school marketing, giving $2.5 million directly to schools via a Facebook voting initiative Then Artis Stevens with Boys and Girls Clubs shares some. CauseTalk Radio Podcast back to school boys and girls clubs cause marketing target
Mission Minded
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
If you’re already a listener of The Trustee Table, a podcast from NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools), you know that. Blog Independent Schools
Selfish Giving
AUGUST 22, 2018
Two personal notes and a business note this week. First, I'm taking my baby girl to college tomorrow! She'll be a freshman at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. I'm so proud of her! But I'm also sad (on most days) that she's leaving.??I
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