{"product_id":"big-time-fundraising-for-today-s-schools","title":"Big-Time Fundraising for Today′s Schools","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Makes a groundbreaking, noteworthy, and lasting contribution to the field of public school improvement and reform.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—From the Foreword by Wendy D. Puriefoy\u003cbr\u003ePresident, Public Education Network\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"A must-read book that can change how public education works, thrives, and ultimately succeeds.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—Gerard A. Dery, Director, Zone 1, NAESP\u003cbr\u003ePrincipal, Nessacus Regional Middle School, Dalton, MA\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHarness skills and strategies to achieve \"big-time\" fundraising success!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this enlightening book, nationally recognized author and fundraising consultant 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic steps for starting a public school foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical techniques for writing winning grant proposals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamples of winning grant proposals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips for overcoming obstacles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuggestions for establishing a development office\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechniques for obtaining grants and gifts from individual donors \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelpful approaches to annual campaigns, capital campaigns, and planned giving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA list of 101 foundations and corporations interested in giving to the public schools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive bibliography, references, and web sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this comprehensive guide, educators will find specific creative solutions for obtaining funding that will support the finest schools for all our children. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54248324006232,"sku":"9781412939164","price":41.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781412939164.jpg?v=1777816874","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/big-time-fundraising-for-today-s-schools","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}