The Power of Giving Days in Independent Schools Oct 28, 2023

🎉💰 In the dynamic world of independent schools, Giving Days have emerged as powerful catalysts for enthusiasm, participation, and fostering a culture of philanthropy within the school community. #GivingDays #SchoolPhilanthropy

Here's why they matter and how to make them truly impactful:

  1. Creating...
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The Art of Strategic Connections Aug 26, 2023

🌷Embracing Meaningful Connections

As the school year progresses, we find ourselves engrossed in various endeavors, from fundraising and annual funds to organizing admissions events and open houses. Amidst all the planning and execution, we often forget to prioritize a crucial aspect of our school's...

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🏫💸 The 2-Month Annual Fund Season: Why It's a Game-Changer! 📊🙌 Aug 18, 2023

You might wonder if switching to a 2-month annual fund season is a bold move, but rest assured, my friend, I have the data to support it! Today, I'll share four compelling reasons why this shift could be one of the best decisions you make for your school. Let's dive in! 🤗

 

1.) Donor Fatigue Becom...

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Avoid This Common Fundraising Mistake: A Key to Retention Success Aug 12, 2023

Navigating the Annual Giving Season

With the Annual Giving season approaching, it's crucial for small and independent schools to be mindful of a major fundraising mistake that often goes unnoticed. This particular error not only affects our fundraising efforts but can also have a negative impact on...

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Surprise & Delight 😊 Sep 17, 2022

🤓 “The process of exceeding a customer's expectations to create a positive customer experience with your product or brand to improve loyalty.” - Hubspot

🎉 “Surprise and Delight” is actually a psychological principle. It’s human nature to want to reciprocate when someone does something nice and une...

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The #1 Fundraising & Retention Mistake Schools Make Sep 24, 2021

Hey there, 

Fundraising season is quickly approaching! How are your preparations going? 

Let's make sure you're ready for the season by discussing the one thing that can make or break participation in your annual giving: 

Relationship-building! Yes, I talk about this a lot as a key factor in your...

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The Dangers of Asking Too Much Sep 19, 2021

Hi friends, 

As Annual Giving season is right around the corner, today I'm here to tell you one of the major fundraising mistakes that I see in small and independent schools. 

In addition, making this key mistake can also negatively impact your retention efforts. So, let's dive in!

I'll start by ...

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