This month’s green tips come from a high school student, Teniola Ayoola, in Bowie, Maryland. Her article published as “Student Shares Five Hot Green Summer Tips” on acespace.org lists five summer green tips from an ecofriendly way to charge your cell phone to saving energy by reducing your AC use.

The idea of having to dial 911 is not a pleasant one. No one wants an emergency on campus, and certainly no one wants an emergency to happen without proper protocol in place. But, what is proper protocol?

Summer is the season of exploration. But it’s also one of the most dangerous times of the year for youth. Swimming accidents, outdoor mishaps, and neighborhood bullies are all concerns parents and summer program leaders should be reminded of as the season continues to roll toward the new school year. Many of these are simple, quick tips that could save a life.

ISM offers up thought-provoking book suggestions that will provide some insight, training, and professional development for you.

When you think of journaling, you probably relegate it to the personal—your thoughts, feelings, and impressions of things that happen in your personal life. You can use journaling to manage stress and for self-exploration, by recording your feelings, and not just noting the event.

Q: We need to hire for a few remaining openings over the summer. Do you have any tips on conducting reference checks?

An experienced Head of School that we know recently told us a sad story. Sinking down into his chair at the end of a long day, he sighed. “I think we missed another opportunity today,” he said, beginning to tell us his tale.

We wanted to reprise a few past tips to help you enhance your HR practices this summer. We’re happy to share these before taking our own e-letter break for the summer.

As Development professionals, it is a given that you treat your donors and prospects truthfully and ethically. You are representing your school, and you are asking your supporters to put their trust in your school for the proper stewardship of their money. To that end, the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) with the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP), CASE, and The Giving Institute: Leading Consultants to Non-Profits, has developed The Donor Bill of Rights. These principles have been endorsed by numerous organizations.

The academic year may be over, but as Development Director, you are working feverishly—trying to collect those unfulfilled annual fund pledges to close out the year. You are also prepping for the next annual fund! Feels like a hamster wheel, right?