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How to Create a Successful Volunteer Program
Fundraising // February 7, 2021
Private schools rely on motivated and engaged volunteers to support fundraising initiatives, engage new families, participate in parent and alumni associations, and much more. Recruiting volunteers who make a difference can feel like an overwhelming task—but is vital to your school’s overall success.
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How to Set Mission-Driven Tuition Post Pandemic
Business and Operations // January 31, 2021
Tuition setting is the cornerstone of your school's sustainability—acting as a compass and charting the course for your long-term viability. Consider all the essential variables to your sustainability. Price yourself according to those variables and the mission-driven program you want to deliver.
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Four Ways to Project Enrollment for the 2021–22 School Year
Enrollment Management // January 31, 2021
Almost a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, where do schools find themselves? For many, future enrollment is unclear. While the presence of a vaccine may make in-class offerings more viable, it is unknown if this will have a positive effect on schools’ enrollment forecasts.
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Six Questions Schools Should Ask Now: A Framework for the Fall
School Heads // January 31, 2021
School leaders have learned a great deal about educating students in a COVID-19 environment. It is clear that many challenges will extend into the fall. Therefore, it is essential for community stakeholders to feel informed about ongoing work, especially how leaders are planning for the 2021–22 school year.
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User-Generated Content: The Key to Boosting Your Social Media Efforts
Marketing Communications // January 24, 2021
You know social media is essential of your marketing strategy. But if you're wearing many hats, marketing—especially social media—is often the first initiative to fall to the wayside.
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Your Questions Answered: Building Fundraising Relationships in a Socially Distant World
Fundraising // January 24, 2021
We’re back with more answers to your questions about effective fundraising approaches, especially in a socially distanced world. Read on for our best advice about connecting with prospects and donors right now.
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More Lessons Learned From the COVID-19 Pandemic
School Heads // January 24, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented many hardships. But, like every situation, there are silver linings that leaders would be remiss to ignore.
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Four Approaches for Effective Executive Leadership
School Heads // January 17, 2021
Between COVID-19, economic recession, and political and social unrest, it is clear that schools must reevaluate priorities to deal with the realities of the current conditions. Every school’s future will rely on these considerations.
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Your Questions Answered: Achieving Fundraising Success Right Now
Fundraising // January 17, 2021
The pandemic has altered fundraising approaches for many schools. Some traditional tactics are no longer viable. Schools must strategize new approaches to connect with prospects in a socially distanced world.
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Goal Setting for Teachers Amid Uncertainty
Academic Leadership // January 17, 2021
A growth-oriented faculty culture is imperative for school success. Teachers who constantly strive to better serve their students are the backbone of their schools—they are the frontline, delivering missions with excellence.
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