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Fundraising and Development for International Schools. 8:30-10:00 a.m. 10:00-10:30 a.m. Introduction Review of Agenda Objectives Overview – Creating a development plan Key Components (annual giving, endowment fund, planned giving, capital campaign, major gifts, special events, etc. Break.
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8:30-10:00 a.m. 10:00-10:30 a.m. Introduction Review of Agenda Objectives Overview – Creating a development plan Key Components (annual giving, endowment fund, planned giving, capital campaign, major gifts, special events, etc. Break Agenda
10:30-12:00 12:00-1:30 p.m. Challenges and Lessons Learned • Reputation of the school • Lack of “culture of giving” • Faculty buy-in • Institutional integrity • Long-term pledges • What’s in it for the donors? • Making the ask • Data-base • Confidentiality • Collaborative Partnerships Lunch
1:30-3:00 p.m. 3:00-3:30 p.m. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Work on Individual School Plans Break Report Out/Conclusion
Key components of a Development Program • Strategic Plan (5 years) • Annual Giving • Endowment Fund • Planned Giving • Capital Campaign • Major Gifts • Special Events
Strategic Plan • Make sure goals/objectives align with those of the school. • Change the plan as necessary
Annual Giving • Creates a culture of giving • Where every donation counts • Creates community • Instant Results
Endowment Fund • Gives relief to the operating budget • Gives an option for the donors • Creates long-time stability for the school
Planned Giving • Wills and Trusts
Capital Campaign • Supports building projects • Supports the vision of the school
Major Gifts • Research, Plan, and Organize • Building the teams • Quality materials • Making the ask
Reputation of the School • Market Research/Focus Groups • Public Relations Materials
Lack of “culture of giving” • International Dilemma • Incentives to give • Tax deductions/non-profit status • Changing the culture
Faculty buy-in • Clear two-way communication • What’s in it for them? • How they can help
Institutional Integrity • Spend the money when and where you say you’re going to spend it. • Document expenses and donations