Grassroots Marketing: Mobilizing Communities for Schools
Most schools don’t have high budgets for digital campaigns. Although it would be nice, it’s not a reality for most organizations. That said, there’s an excellent approach to helping spread the word, and it’s called grassroots marketing. Now, worry not—we’re not talking about the Mad Men era (although the show was clever). We’re discussing tactics... READ MORE
Excel at Community School Fundraising
Your school relies on the support of one central component for fundraising efforts: your community! From your students themselves to their parents, family members, neighbors, and community members in your town, your school needs to effectively rally everyone together to meet your goals, boost awareness, and establish a loyal donor pool. Planning your school fundraiser to... READ MORE
Wellness Tips for Students in School Environments
School teachers across the country are amazing. Every day, kids in countless communities pass through school doors and depend on their teachers to help them master their subjects. But there’s another critical area where teachers play a vital role: the idea of health and wellness. Teachers want to foster a healthy and positive school and... READ MORE
How to Make Your PTA Meeting and Elections a Success
One of the most critical ways parents and schools work together is through parent-teacher associations (PTA). School leaders and parent volunteers can exchange ideas during these meetings, shape education, and discuss fundraising. Organization is the key to success when hosting a PTA meeting or elections. So, we’d like to share some tips and ideas we’ve... READ MORE
Why Reuse a Shoe Pair & Not Shoe Dump
We know that evolving fashion trends always include shoes as a fashion staple. But we also have a problem with fast fashion, which makes shoes go in and out of style in a season or two. Have you ever thought about why you should reuse a shoe pair or what to do with shoes when... READ MORE
The Power of Collaboration: Strategic Alliances
In today’s interconnected world, for-profit and nonprofit organizations are increasingly recognizing the potential benefits of forming strategic alliances. These partnerships, driven by a shared mission or goal, bring together the strengths of both sectors to create a positive impact on society. Let’s explore the power of collaboration and the advantages of for-profit and nonprofit strategic... READ MORE
Why a Small Act of Kindness Matters
Another holiday has rolled around, but it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the enormity of global problems. Unfortunately, we all have access to way too much information, and there’s little break from the firehose of troubles. That said, the holiday season serves as a bit of a break to help us gather ourselves and remember... READ MORE
Project Based Learning: A Student-Centered Approach
School’s well underway, and if you’re an educator, you always look for ways to engage kids. Sit back and think of the kids getting curious and excited—going beyond memorizing facts. Instead, with project based learning, your students have a chance to dive into experiential learning. It’s a great approach that brings the real world into... READ MORE
Celebrating US Teacher Appreciation Week — Anytime
Did you know that there’s a US teacher appreciation week? Yes, it happens every year in May. However, the fact is that teachers do so much for the nation’s children, and they’re fantastic. And that’s why we believe any time could be teacher appreciation week. Moreover, you could use it within your school to do... READ MORE
How to Connect Empathically with Your Nonprofit Donors
You have to tug at the heartstrings to raise funds for your school or nonprofit. But you know that, right? Yes, of course, you do. Still, how can you speak to your donors and prospects empathically so you connect with them and also connect them to your cause? The short answer is that it’s a... READ MORE
Scholarships for College: A Guide for Gen Z and Their Parents
Going to college is a significant milestone for young people and their parents. However, even at a time when students can take accredited college programs remotely, it’s still expensive. Unfortunately, that makes funding a major hurdle for students and their parents. So, how can students and parents fund college? Well, we have three approaches, from... READ MORE
8 Nonprofit Volunteer Recruitment Strategies for Success
Volunteers are essential to your organization, providing the skills, time, and energy needed to further your mission and goals. However, recruiting and retaining their support can be a challenging task. You need a comprehensive volunteer recruitment strategy to build a solid and effective team, you need a comprehensive volunteer recruitment strategy. Volunteer recruitment is the... READ MORE