Intel ISEF Educator Academy Intel ® Education Programs 2013 Intel ISEF Educator Academy Phoenix, Arizona Cora Beth Abel Executive Director, MSSEF May 13, 2013

Intel ISEF Educator Academy “Why Fundraising for Science Fairs is Like a Science Fair Project!” 2 My thanks to Eleanor Tishler, MSSEF Director of Development, who created the forms in your handouts and developed many of the guidelines in this ShopTalk! © 2013 Massachusetts State Science & Engineering Fair, Inc. (MSSEF)

Intel ISEF Educator Academy Intel ® Education Programs 3 The “Fundraising” Science Fair Project! Ask a question, research the topic and create a hypothesis What local companies and organizations care about the future STEM workforce? Develop a Research Plan What are the fundraising goals, timeline and approach for each company, and who will lead the effort? Collect & analyze data to use in a presentation Prepare a Case for Support and pilot-present it! Draw conclusions that raise new questions – begin again!

Intel ISEF Educator Academy Intel ® Education Programs 4 Ask a Question & Research the Topic What local companies and organizations care about the future STEM workforce? Research Sources: Website searches Local Biz News STEM Trade Associations Other local science education organizations that post their donor lists Friends, parents (especially science fair families) Craft your own question!

Intel ISEF Educator Academy Intel ® Education Programs 5 Create a Hypothesis In my LOCAL area, these organizations are likely to support STEM Education …and/or to partner with Science Fairs to achieve a common mission: Corporations - cash for operations and prizes, student internships, STEM teacher externships and special initiatives Colleges & Universities – scholarships, internships and partnerships for STEM teacher PD and student mentoring Science education organizations and museums – student prizes, internships, and mentoring programs, and teacher PD. Colleges: ADMISSIONS OFFICES STEM Companies: WORKFORCE Local Biz: COMMUNITY from the bank to the grocery store

Intel ISEF Educator Academy Intel ® Education Programs 6 Develop a Plan What are the fundraising goals, timeline and outreach strategy, and who will lead the effort? –Create Committee/Select Chair –Establish Goal(s) –Develop Timeline –Identify Donor Prospects from the research list developed in step #1 and build/expand relationships

Intel ISEF Educator Academy Intel ® Education Programs 7 Collect & Analyze Data for Presentation Your Case for their Support! Request Letter Introductions & “Importance of STEM Education” Where, when, # of students, geographic area Contribution amount - operations/awards Donor recognition Thank you for your consideration; “I’ll be in touch” Include Separate Science Fair Fact Sheet Goal & Mission – Why Science Fairs are important History of Science Fair/student & school participation Structure, including leadership, committees, SciFair host Projected budget Sponsor recognition & employee volunteer opportunities Sponsor donations – payee, address, tax-exempt info Contact for further information Past Science Fair photos (if good quality)

Intel ISEF Educator Academy Intel ® Education Programs 8 ShopTalk CD & Handouts Work on Your Plan! Overview of 5-point MSSEF Fundraising Plan Guidelines for Developing Plan Goals Fundraising Committee Budget Timeline Case for Support Worksheets: Budget Form & Case for Support Information about the Curious Minds Initiative (CMI) partnership & funding model.

Intel ISEF Educator Academy Intel ® Education Programs 9 Relationship Matters “Success in nonprofit fundraising relies largely on connections made, swift follow- up and a strong belief in the mission.” - Habitat for Humanity VP Development

Intel ISEF Educator Academy Intel ® Education Programs 10 Relationship Matters Volunteerism is a great first step! Judges, Speakers & Parents can create links to corporate sponsors & the media.

Intel ISEF Educator Academy Intel ® Education Programs 11 Relationship Matters Tell A Story that will be Remembered! Your Science Fair students have fascinating stories behind their research.

Intel ISEF Educator Academy Intel ® Education Programs 12 Relationship Matters Inspiring Students to Pursue STEM Encouraging Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Public Service

Intel ISEF Educator Academy Intel ® Education Programs 13 Relationship Matters Opportunities for Sponsor Recognition Fair flyers/book Program Ads Website Sponsor Banner Fair Media & Gov

Intel ISEF Educator Academy Intel ® Education Programs 14 Relationship Matters “Thank You” and “Please” are powerful words. Follow-up is Key

Intel ISEF Educator Academy Intel ® Education Programs 15 Fundraising for Special Initiatives Support the Science Fair mission Foundation giving (not events) Create a model or address priority areas such as high-needs schools Programs with high-impact or leveraged impact on students in support of a common mission Partnerships enable larger initiatives

Intel ISEF Educator Academy Intel ® Education Programs Curious Minds Initiative(CMI)  Tools & Resources for Schools, Students & Teachers  Professional Development for STEM Teachers  3-5 YEAR Support Commitment to Schools  Base Program Improvement on Evidence  Support “Next Generation” Science Standards © 2012 Massachusetts State Science & Engineering Fair, Inc. GOAL: Increase School Participation in MA Science Fairs by 35% Over 5 years RESULTS: Up 31% after 4 years 200 teachers in CMI Courses $1.8M raised over 4 years Grants to 30+ CMI schools Learn more at

Intel ISEF Educator Academy Intel ® Education Programs CMI: 3 Courses = 3 Steps to Great Fairs! Inquiry  Project-based Science  Science Fairs 3-Course Completion Earns New STEM Certificate in Inquiry !

Intel ISEF Educator Academy Intel ® Education Programs Stay Focused – Have Fun! Fundraising has its ups & downs! Stay upbeat Highlight rewards - working with SciFair students “Selling” an outstanding product Never forget -- YOU are making a difference! “Dry Mitt” glove to reduce arthritic hand pain Reducing children’s backpack-related injuries

Intel ISEF Educator Academy Work on Your Project! “Why Fundraising for Science Fairs is Like a Science Fair Project!” 19 Thank You for Your Participation in this Shop Talk! Cora Beth Abel, MSSEF Executive Director © 2013 Massachusetts State Science & Engineering Fair, Inc. (MSSEF)

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