Under ConstructionKey Elements to Building Your School

Foundation

Nebraska School Foundation Network

Key Elements to Building Your School Foundation

Build PartnershipsPatch the “Gap”Create the Love AffairAssemble the Interest, Raise the ResourcesConstruct Credibility and LoyaltyStructure the Organization

Building Partnerships

Public Dollars+

Philanthropic Dollars

Opportunities for Students

Patch the GAPClassroom GrantsIndividual Student OpportunitiesProject Grants

Create the Love AffairBuild the Bond between School and Community

Engage Donors/Parents/ Alumni/Businesses

Strategies to Create the Love Affair

Special EventsRecognition Programs - Students, Educators, AlumniFocus GroupsMarketing Your Brand/Living Your Mission

Assemble the Interest – Raise the Resources

Why do people give?What will you do with the money?Interest Funds

Construct Credibility and LoyaltyAsk School Staff who live the mission to Give the MissionMouthpiece and Ownership Build Your Board and Inner Circle

Structure the OrganizationThat sounds nice, but we don’t have any money or staff to do thisCreating Unrestricted Money Plan/BlueprintWhen you build a structure, you don’t do it overnight

Under ConstructionKey Elements to Building Your School

Foundation

Nebraska School Foundation Network