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Chinese International School: The Next 25 Years. The CIS Strategic Vision. Be a top world school.
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The CIS Strategic Vision Be a top world school + Excel in the pursuit of our unique mission+ Attract the best pupils and faculty - even as international school competition increases in Hong Kong + Enable our students to achieve the highest aspirations+ Be recognized for the value of our alumni to universities and employers
Key Points of the 5 Strategic Areas 1. Teaching Excellence+Promote CIS as the place to teach+Enhance resources devoted to professional development+Independently assess the existing compensation policy2. Chinese Language & Culture+Develop proposals for an immersion center in the PRC+Develop Chinese as a medium of instruction in more subjects+ Encourage new ways to teach, use and enjoy Chinese 3. Technology Access & Literacy+Develop ubiquitous technology access+Provide professional development for more creative use of IT in teaching and learning+Develop a proposal for a collaborative learning center4.School Life+Design a whole school communication portal and plan which considers dual-language needs+Redesign the cafeteria+Develop an auditorium to accommodate whole school assembly+Promote school spirit and pride+Undertake an in-depth review of pastoral care and guidance5. Community Service & Engagement+Establish a center of community and environmental responsibility+ Develop community service programs to provide age-appropriate, hands-on experience+Promote intercultural learning with students outside of Hong Kong+Develop an environmental sustainability program that promotes best practice
Placeholder Development Board Review, 2007-08 Existing resources: Tuition:Maximum growth around inflation rate (3 - 10% per year) Covers competitive teaching team and current operations Rainy Day Fund: or “Non–Working” ReservesApprox. 1 year of school budget, or HK$200m Includes CNRs and PNRs which are liabilities Need to develop: Endowment:or “Working” ReservesEstablish and grow to >$500m (US$50m) to fund building and other needs Major building programs, scholarships, endowed teaching positions, large financial aid Annual Fund:Potential to grow to HK$10-15mper year over time Accelerate strategic plan through targeted annual initiatives
Goals of the Annual Fund Accelerate the Strategic Vision by... + supporting projects aligned with the 5 Strategic Areas+ funding initiatives that impact specific activities and groups of students+ giving stakeholders an opportunity to demonstrate support for CIS+ building our own culture of giving
Fundraising at Other Schools US$Ranked by EndowmentAnnual Fund Parent Rate Endowment Per Student 2008-09 of Participation Exeter (US#1)$ 1b / 1,000 $ 1,000k $ 6m naAndover (US#2)$ 770m / 1,105 $ 697k $ 11m 60% St. Pauls (US#3)$ 442m / 533 $ 799k$ 4.4m 81% Hotchkiss (US#4)$ 382m / 595 $ 642k $ 5m (2007-08) na Deerfield (US$#5)$ 375m / 575 $ 652k $ 4.9m 85% HKIS $ 128m / 2,600 $ 49k $ 1.2m 30%Brearley (NYC)$ 114m / 692 $ 165k $ 3.4m 90%Chapin (NYC)$ 63m+ / 700 $ 90k $ 3.2m 97%Trinity (NYC)$ 51m / 960 $ 53k $ 3.7m 89% Dalton (NYC)$ 47m / 1,300 $ 36k $ 4.1m 97% Concord Acad (US#48)$ 46m / 375 $ 123k $ 2.3m 98% of sr. parentsBreck (Minnesota)$ 44m / 1,200 $ 37k $ 1.7m 80%Harv-Westlake (LA)$ 36m / 1,597 $ 23k $ 6m 87% Orange = day schools. Blue = boarding schools. US boarding school endowment rankings from www.BoardingSchoolReview.com
Best Hong Kong Example: HKIS Annual Fund 1999-00 (1st yr) HK$4.7mraisedAnnual Fund 2008-09 HK$9.6m raisedNo. of students / No. of families 2,600 / 1,700# of donations per year 599 (in 2007-08)Average Donation HK$14,000Top Donation “HK$1m or more”category Source: Annual Reports and face-to-face meeting with development team
As of Nov. 3 Annual Fund Investments, 2009-10 School & Student LifeHK$750k+ Student Initiatives Fund+ Sports Team Enhancement Fund+Arts Enhancement Fund + Financial Aid for Compulsory Activities Technology Access & LiteracyHK$2.5m+ Mac Laptop Pods (Pri)+ Multimedia Lab Upgrade (Sec)+ Multimedia On-Demand System (Sec) CISStrategic Vision Community Service & EngagementHK$250k+ Campus Green Fund Chinese Language & CultureHK$750k+Contemporary Resource Collection+ Counselling on China Summer Opportunities + Simultaneous Translation Equipment + R&D for Future Immersion Center Teaching ExcellenceHK$750k+ Scholar-in-Residence Program+Summer Fellowship Program for Faculty Starting Point: HK$5m worth of initiatives
What if we exceed our HK$5m goal? Complete initial Technology Catch-Up Up to HK$7m raised: + Mac Laptop Pods (Pri)+ Multimedia Lab Upgrade (Sec)+ Multimedia On-Demand System (Sec) Work on pilot immersions & further R&D towards Planned Off-Campus China Center HK$7-8m raised: Start Interim cafeteria & library enhancementsin advance of Major Campus Improvements More than HK$8m raised: Really begin to change the game for CIS
Annual Fund Team Development Board (“DB”)Governors Doug Eu & Gage McAfee, Co-Chairs DB Annual Fund Steering Committee TK Chiang & Jim HildebrandtPrimary & Secondary Co-Chairs Annual Fund Advocates: 120+ Parents Led by Year Heads Reception - Ven Tan Year 1 - Ken Poon Year 2 - Paul Tseng Year 3 - Alison Lusher Year 4 - Steve King & Doug Ng Year 5 - TK Chiang Year 6 - Kurt Baker Year 7 - Anne Witt Year 8 - Jim Hildebrandt Year 9 - Carol Chugani & Jenkin Leung Year 10 - Paul Salnikow Year 11 - Winston Chan Year 12 - Steve Sun Year 13 - Bill Meaney & Mimi Yeung Alumni - Lawrence Chu 1,070 CIS Families(1,420 Students)
Annual Fund Recognition Both for different Giving Categories... 1983 Society - HK$500,000 and aboveBenefactors -HK$150,000-$499,999Founders' Circle - HK$100,000-$149,999Headmaster's Circle - HK$50,000-$99,999Patrons - HK$25,000-$49,999Partners - HK$10,000-$24,999Friends - Up to HK$10,000 …and for classes with Highest Participation rate Our goal is 100% participation
Annual Fund Advocate Role No experience required, and materialsand training provided! +Get familiar with Strategic Vision and Annual Fund + Lead by example by donating every year + Be part of a year-level team coordinating parent approaches + By Dec. 15, ask approximately 8 fellow parents to contribute + Keep your Year Head updated on your progress + Write a thank-you note to anyone you solicit who makes a gift + Willingness to serve 2 years helpful Our only target is 100% participation
Thank you for your support Working Together…Everything is Possible!