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11 Effective Self-Directed Student Fundraiser Project Ideas

Experiential Learning Depot

Student fundraiser project opportunities! Spring is a great time of year to fundraise because we're in the final stretch of the school year. This is also due to the fact that the weather is starting to improve around here, so my kids want to get out of the classroom, get out in the community, and get their hands dirty!

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President moves: Retiring leaders shine as they conclude 10+ years of service

University Business

There are currently around 190,000 Mainers with some college but no degree , a ripe pool of potential students that colleges have leveraged their marketing toward recently. Instead, Everett will be serving the college in a more involved fundraising capacity from here on out. Fundraising makes sense for Everett.

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Your Guide to a Successful Year-End Annual Giving Campaign

EAB

To stay on track, institutions should raise 65% of their fundraising revenue before December 31. Meaning year-end campaigns can provide the perfect opportunity to give your fundraising efforts a needed boost or close any revenue gaps. You can personalize your communications in many ways. Craft a stand-out value proposition.

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Four Life Skills Example Projects for High School Students

Experiential Learning Depot

Here are some life skills that I prioritize in my curriculum: Budgeting Technical Writing Tech Literacy Project Management (Time/Task Management) Planning Critical and Analytical Thinking Networking Communication Collaboration and Teamwork Data Analysis Problem-Solving Creativity And there are so many more! ” — Amy M 3.

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Are institutions leveraging their alumni to their full potential? Here’s how they can

University Business

Alumni love their school , and they regularly show it by contributing greatly to their alma mater’s fundraising campaigns. The skills students possess aren’t communicated well, and colleges’ in-house career services struggle to demand attention. Just ask Boise State University and Furman University (S.C.)

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Presidential worries: What’s keeping these Northeastern presidents up at night?

University Business

SUNY Oneonta President Alberto Cardelle invited Hartwick College to join the Regional Innovation Council to collaborate on regional issues and opportunities in healthcare and human services, business development, and employee recruitment and retention to name a few. The day of mass marketing is a thing of the past.”

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The Dos and Don’ts of Leveraging University Traditions in Your Annual Giving Strategy

EAB

Use this to your advantage by crafting compelling fundraising narratives that transport them back to the cherished moments of their college days. Share anecdotes of how these traditions have continued to shape the lives of students, faculty, and the entire campus community.