Fundraising for Schools: 8 Keys to Success Every Head of School Should Know
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| Rating | : | 4.19 (977 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1938077636 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 114 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-02-09 |
| Language | : | English |
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Great book for all leaders new to the independent school community Linda's book is full of great advice and knowledge of fundraising for new heads of school and really anyone who is new to an independent school environment and needs to be educated on how important this process is for every school. The book is well written and easy to read and understand. I gave her book to our incoming president an. Ruben Swint said The Must Have Book for School Leaders. I have known Dr. Linda McNay for many years, since she consulted with my organization on an endowment campaign. She was always helpful, on point and extremely wise in the counsel she gave. With her guidance we met our goals. And now she has pulled together her experience, skills and wisdom in a must-have book for the boards and head. "Her knowledge is unmatched!" according to Lisa Marshall. As a Director of Development of a small private school, this book has been instrumental at re-examining and shaping our school's development strategies. Linda's book has challenged me in many critical areas with in our school. Her knowledge is unmatched. I can't thank her enough for her brilliant words and guidance in the areas of d
Effectiveness of all solicitations is enhanced with an accurate database and appropriate stewardship.Chapter Three: The Big Ask. Being a head of school is both challenging and rewarding work. She shares detailed explanations of which fundraising tasks are the most important and which should be undertaken first by school leadership. One hundred percent of board members should participate in fundraising both as donors and in soliciting others to all campaigns at your school.Chapter Six: Operational Funds Have Less Donor Appeal, but They Are Essential. Most schools begin their fundraising efforts with the annual fund. She explains annual giving, major giving, capital campaigns, and the school's endowment.This book is organized into eight chapters:Chapter One: Three Secrets to Successful Fundraising. In Fundraising for
Linda also served as national president of the Art Museum Development Association. Linda has lived and worked in Atlanta for more than twenty years. The campaign was an overwhelming success, reaching goal ahead of schedule, under budget and with 95 percent parent participation and 100 percent faculty/staff participation.In higher education, Linda has held positions including Vice President of the Georgia Foundation for Independent Colleges; Executive Director of the Emory Challenge Fund at Emory University; Director of Development at the Georgia Institute of Technology and alumni and development roles at her alma mater, Transylvania University.A regular speaker an
During her tenure at Pace, she led the school’s largest and most successful capital fundraising campaign with a goal of $15 million. Linda has lived and worked in Atlanta for more than twenty years. The campaign was an overwhelming success, reaching goal ahead of schedule, under budget and with 95 percent pa