The Do's and Don'ts of an Effective Stewardship Plan

How do you help donors feel valued by and aligned with your school so they continue to give?

The relationships fundraising leaders build with donors and prospects are critical to success. That’s why leaders must let donors know that the school appreciates their gifts and that their funds are being used as intended. The key to this stewardship of donors is creating an executable and measurable stewardship plan.

How Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School Re-Energized Its Fundraising Strategy

Hear how Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School reinvigorated its fundraising program to harness the power of a smaller shop, succeed in a competitive market, and set the stage for future campaigns.

Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School (VDOH) in Saint Louis, Missouri, serves boys and girls in grades PK–6 and young women in the middle and high school grades, “striving to educate the heart and mind of each child in a nurturing and challenging environment.”

Build an Inspiring Case for Giving for Your Annual Fund

As Director of Development, you know your case for giving is a core element of any fundraising campaign, whether it is for annual, capital, or major gifts. The case for giving articulates your values and mission in a form that allows donors and prospects to make a direct, emotional connection with your school.

Make Deliberate Choices When Fundraising With Special Events

As Development Director, you frequently coordinate special events that raise money for your school. Such events include auctions, trivia or casino nights, book fairs, “fund-a-need” giving days, carnivals, and other community-building experiences. Determining your event’s fundraising purpose can be particularly challenging if there is a lack of clarity about the school’s strategic needs or special interest groups on campus dominate the discussion.

Elevate Your Culture of Giving and Getting Involved With Your Annual Report

As Development Director, you want to be sure your donors and volunteers feel appreciated for the commitments they have made to your school through their philanthropic and volunteer support. You also want them to know their commitments have made a significant difference to your students and faculty. Your school’s annual report is an essential tool as you seek to recognize and steward your donors and volunteers effectively and for you to keep them engaged with your school’s mission, programs, and people.

The Quickest and Easiest Way to Understand Your School Faculty’s Perceptions

Your faculty are among your most important brand ambassadors and word-of-mouth marketers. It’s vital that you have a pulse on their satisfaction levels so you understand the overall health of your school culture.

The Net Promoter Score (NPS) survey helps you understand whether your teachers would recommend your school to others—both as a place for students and as a place of employment.

Ask the Consultant: Q&A for Fundraising Leaders

The fundraising game has changed—how will you keep up? Join our free Q&A with Herb Soles, a fundraising leader who has worked with private schools for more than 30 years. He’ll answer your questions about where to go from here to ensure your fundraising strategies deliver excellent results.

Learn which practices are still essential and what must be adjusted. Explore how fundraising has evolved over the past year and discover how to maximize the opportunities for 2021 and beyond.

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