Other Programs
The majority students are required to volunteer for community service before graduation. It provides us with a comfortable entrée into the independent sector. It’s our best place to begin. We have no illusions that the future of giving and philanthropy will rely solely on the demographics of the independent and charter school sector.
Our series of programs includes:The Lecture Series
- Lecture and introduce the call to action
- Appoint team leaders, establish direction and set goals
- Select ambassadors and election of Youth Advisory Council by peers
- Schedule site visits to organizations
- Success stories to families and web postings
- Yearly submission to Bentley College’s “Tomorrow 25” for extraordinary accomplishments
Senior Class Seminars
- Non-profit 101. On and off campus.
- An in-depth discussion of private school fundraising
- The Annual Fund. Structure and importance
- Alumni profiles for the greater good
- Endowments. General and restricted
- Capital Campaigns. The 5 phases
- The shortfall of tuition vs. operational costs
- Funding of scholarships
- Definition of for profit and 501c(3)
- Structure of auctions. Donations and in-kind gifts
- Opportunities and networking for foundation gifts
Testimonials
“Dave Aldrich delivered a new approach to our community service program. His vision is clear and engaging. The Pomfret School community has benefited from his creativity and passion for the greater good.”
Louisa Jones, Alumni Committee, Bancroft School, MA
Louisa Jones, Alumni Committee, Bancroft School, MA
