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Fundraising for Charter Schools. October 4, 2012 MO Charter Public School Association 2012 Conference. Welcome!. Goals: Understand what fundraising is…and what it isn’t. What does it take to raise money? Meet some new colleagues. Have fun!. Bad news first….
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Fundraising for Charter Schools October 4, 2012 MO Charter Public School Association 2012 Conference
Welcome! Goals: • Understand what fundraising is…and what it isn’t. • What does it take to raise money? • Meet some new colleagues. • Have fun!
Bad news first… There is no magic formula so we did not bring our wands today.
Where Do We Start? • What do you need to raise money for? • What difference will it make for the kids?
What Does It Take? • Organization • Relationships • Asking • Time
Organization • Who is going to do this work?
Organization • How will you keep track? • How do your donors want to give? • Keep it Simple.
Relationships • Who are your friends? Your friend’s friends? • Who are the Individuals or corporations outside your community? • Parents. Know them. • Patience.
Ask • When is someone ready to be asked? • Know your case. • Who is the best person to make the ask? • Swing set or children? Remember what you’re asking people to invest in.
Time • Patience • Patience • Patience
Nuts and Bolts • What should I be tracking? • Building relationships • The ASK. • Time flies! • Quick Tools
Good Luck!! • Questions?? • Thank you for coming!!! • You can find us at: • www.elementspartnership.com