Big-Time Fundraising
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Big-Time Fundraising for Today's Schools |
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Stanley Levenson shows school leaders how to move away from labor-intensive, nickel-and-dime bake sales and car washes, and into the world of big-time fundraising. Following the model used by colleges and universities, Levenson presents a wealth of practical strategies for supporting school finances by pursuing grants and gifts from corporations, foundations, the government, and individual donors.
A proactive blueprint, this resource focuses on public responsibility in helping America's public schools become world-class learning institutions. Fundraisers will learn about the entire fundraising spectrum, from corporate, foundation, and government grants, to grants and gifts from individual donors. This valuable package of ready-to-use tools and strategies includes:
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Basic steps for starting a public school foundation
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Practical techniques for writing winning grant proposals
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Examples of winning grant proposals
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Tips for overcoming obstacles
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Suggestions for establishing a development office
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Techniques for obtaining grants and gifts from individual donors
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Helpful approaches to annual campaigns, capital campaigns, and planned giving
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A list of 101 foundations and corporations interested in giving to the public schools
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Extensive bibliography, references, and web sites
In this comprehensive guide, educators will find specific creative solutions for obtaining funding that will support the finest schools for all our children.
