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Public school fundraiser? Try alumni

Aug 3, 2007
Car washes, bake sales and chili tickets remain effective ways for school groups to raise a little money, but schools looking to create more significant and consistent funding streams might want to cultivate a spirit of philanthropy in their alumni and current students.

Source:    The Honolulu Advertiser - August 3, 2007

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Car washes, bake sales and chili tickets remain effective ways for school groups to raise a little money, but schools looking to create more significant and consistent funding streams might want to cultivate a spirit of philanthropy in their alumni and current students.

 

That's an area where some of the top private schools excel and public schools should tap into, say professional fundraisers.

 

"There should be a lot more private giving for the local high schools," said Kelvin Shoji, director of development for University of Hawai'i athletics.  ...  Read more

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