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What Every Independent School Leader Should Know About Fundraising

With Mira Boucher, ISAP Canada Board Member & TEC Canada Chair

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Why fundraise, anyway?��More Government $$? Does not cover capital needs or allow you to innovate and respond quickly.��More Tuition $$? Can price you out of the market.

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A bit about me….

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My inspiration:

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#1: Traditional ‘fundraising’ can suck sometimes…

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…and here’s why:��- transactional vs. engaging�- lowest return for the time and money vs. high ROI�- dilutes or distracts from your mission vs. continuation of your mission

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…there is a better way!

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#2: WHY fundraising matters.

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Philanthropy is an engine that causes dreams to be realized. Your dreams. Your staff’s dreams. Your schools’ dreams. �Your STUDENTS’ dreams. �Advancement is the process that allows Philanthropy to flow.

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#3: You don’t have to re-invent the wheel.

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#4: You can start small.

Balmoral Hall – Child Care Program Wish List:

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Library rug (2 required) = $199 each

Children’s digital cameras (6 required) = $40 each 

Framed flannel/felt board = $90 

Cot sheets (15 required @ $13 each) = $200 

Outdoor shade/shelter (2 required) = $200 each

Easel (2 required) = $149 each

Wheelbarrows (3 required) = $80 each

Outdoor blocks set = $450

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#5: You are not alone in this.

  • Independent School Advancement Professionals (ISAP) Canada
    • FREE Membership
    • Monthly Regional Peer Group Calls
    • Quarterly Community of Practice Events
    • Awards & Bursaries
    • Conferences

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Other organizations to support advancement volunteers or professionals:

    • Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)
    • Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education (CCAE)
    • Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)
    • Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP)

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Join ISAP for FREE at https://www.isapc.ca/membership

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“Big ideas attract and inspire big philanthropy.

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- David Palmer, Executive Director of Advancement, University of Toronto

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Edgar Papke

  • A framework for designing and leading aligned cultures to better connect with clients & donors
  • Measurable
  • Human-centric approach (motivations are the core drivers for innovation)
  • Over 25 years of research & application, including 21 of the world’s most innovative organizations
  • Can help you ALIGN your case for support, your key messages, and your donor conversations

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Fear

Motivation

Seeking

Customer

Experience

Brand Intention

Culture Type

Leadership

Ignored

Feel important

/ Significance

Inclusion

Attention

Community (+$)

Customization (+$)

Participation

Participative

Failure /

Humiliation

Competence /

Control

Control

Competency

Pre

eminence (+$)

Low Price (

Experts

Expert

Rejection

Acceptance /

Affection

Openness

Caring

Physical Wellbeing

(+$)

Personal

Actualization (+$)

Authenticity

Servant