K-8 School Development Calendar 2013-2014

Dear K-8 Catholic School principals, development professionals, and parent volunteers;

Every year, the Fulcrum Foundation offers a selection of 6-8 meetings addressing issues relating to school enrollment, marketing, fundraising, and events. All meetings run from 9:30 to 12:00 noon on Wednesdays in the Isaac Orr Conference Room at the Seattle Archdiocese. You and a colleague are cordially invited to join us for meetings whose topics are of particular interest to your school.

This year’s kickoff meeting is on September 25th, focused on Auctions (with a special presentation from BidPal, an auction automation vendor). BidPal’s flyer to our schools is attached to this email – through the link provided on the PDF, you can register to experience a “live event” that will be presented at our meeting. A calendar of further meetings and topics is attached.

Planned meetings include:

• October 23rd, engaging volunteers and avoiding burnout (with a presentation from Orange Ruler)

• November 6th, marketing and PR for schools; enrollment management

• February 26th, GiveBIG and data management

• March 12th, maximizing your annual drive; partnering with your parish

• April 30th, building an alumni network

• May 28th, summer enrollment and marketing

This group’s function is as a network for insight and resources in the spirit of cooperation among Catholic Schools in our Archdiocese. We have a Google group Q&A forum, and a Google drive where documents are shared. Please contact elisa.cooper@fulcrumfoundation.org with your R.S.V.P. for the 25th, and if you would like to be added or unsubscribed from this group.

For new principals and development professionals – welcome. Even schools at a great distance find that a significant topic makes the long trip worthwhile, and there is some interest in carpooling. Fulcrum is currently investigating ways to teleconference in the future. We value your presence with us!

Thank you all for your creative and energetic work in Catholic schools. Best wishes for a fun and productive school year!

Sincerely,

Elisa Cooper
Development Specialist
F U L C R U M F O U N D A T I O N
office: 206.219.5811
710 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104

P.S. Erin Oest-Larsen sent a note for interested auction coordinators and development staff:
Auctioneer Showdown!
Hosted by Erin Oest-Larsen + Sue Brennan

Greetings! We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, September 19th at 10am at Fremont Studios for the Auctioneer Showdown. Please bring your business cards as we host a raffle and it is also an opportunity for you to network with colleagues. If you haven't RSVP'd to Erin Oest-Larsen (erin@larsen-brennan.com), please do so now. The room allows for 50 guests and we are nearing 40. Thank you!