Senior Class Seminars - Their Next Chapter

Our strategy is long term and visionary. We approach seniors in the same fashion as one would approach a potential volunteer, committee member and board member.  We provide the foundation that is crucial for the next generation of giving and philanthropy. Seniors are about to embark on a new level of responsibility in their lives. They need to understand and embrace their upcoming responsibility to Grab The Torch. We provide a new voice that outlines the importance to give back. We dovetail with existing school philosophies, create new programs and provide a worldwide vision of giving back. We are the voice from the “outside” that enhances the efforts from within each school to remain connected on an operational and financial level. We are developing a program called “100% for Life.”  We are challenging each class to have 100% participation in the school's annual fund beginning the first year after graduation. The first school that accomplishes the challenge for three consecutive years will be recognized throughout the independent school system and be presented with the “100% for Life” award at the NAIS Annual Conference. 

Our seminars will cover:

• Non-profit 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
• The balance between business and non-profit institutions
• The “ask” why, when and how
• Board positions, Committee heads and volunteering
• Rewards, challenges, structures, over committing, etc.