1. PASBO & MACEF

2. Purpose of MACEF Help promote the creation of new education foundations in school districts. Provide support and assistance to existing education foundations to meet their full potential. Assist in locating funding sources for LEFs Establish networking opportunities for all LEFs Conference and Workshops to provide essential and current information for LEFs Develop “Standards and Expectations” for all LEFs

3. MACEF Initiatives Second Annual Conference will be held Thursday May 11, 2006 New Cumberland Holiday Inn Workshops will include: 1.Pa Tax Credit Program 2.Fundraising Opportunities 3.…and more! www.macefonline.org Web Newsletter Standards and Expectations

4. Standards & Expectations Committee Is establishing common standards and expectations for every education foundation. Committee Report Chairperson is Connie Kindler, Superintendent of the Camp Hill School District Areas Addressed…

5. Standards & Expectations Areas Addressed Autonomy Vision & Mission Board of Trustees & Volunteers Staffing Educational Development Special Foundations Fundraising Fiduciary & Legal Responsibility Public Policy

6. Financial & Legal Support MACEF and Board members Bob Salanik and John Travers, Esq are providing services in the following areas: Financial We are producing an Treasurers Manual for education foundation to help all financial reporting requirements Legal We can provide assistance on filing non-profit and 501(C)(3) filings

7. A Local Education Foundation A Partnership of the School District and the Community

8. “Education Foundations Make School Districts Better” It creates an infrastructure for community participation. It provides new revenue sources It helps restore public confidence in public schools. It is part of the paradigm shift for funding public education. It will play an even larger role in the future

9. Challenges We Face! Pennsylvania Education Foundations Approximately 100 E/F identified in PA >50 either no longer exist or have very limited activity. 15-20 raise >$30,000 per year 10-20 raise > $50,000 per year <10 raise over $100,000 per year

10. Problems Most LEFs are School District not Community “based” Most are not a “Entrepurinal Enterprise” and lack a “business-like organization Leadership lacks Fundraising understanding and experience. To few people involved on Board or Committees LEFs have not promoted themselves to the community

11. “Financial Benchmark I” “We believe that if you can raise $20 per student, you will have a major impact on young people. If you can raise an additional $20 per student for innovative programs, you can literally change education in your schools” Page 3, Creating Foundations for American Schools: Dan McCormick, David Bauer, Daryl Ferguson

12. “The Financial Benchmark II” School District Student Populations 2500 (Range $50,000 to $100,000) 4000 (Range $80,000 to $160,000) 7500 (Range $150,000 to $300,000) 10,000+ (Range approaches $500,000) How long to reach goals Low ($20) in first eighteen months High ($40) in three to five years

13. What must be Understood Rule #1 The main objective of the Foundation is to raise money and build relationships Rule #2 The main objective of the Foundation is to raise money and build relationships

14. Competition The competitive nature of all nonprofit organizations must be understood. There is much competition for: oQualified individuals oFinancial Contributions oPublic Awareness

15. Requirements for Success A working and financial partnership between the foundation and the school district. Strong leadership and minimum of 30+ Board members and Volunteers. Establishment of “expectations” A dedicated staff person Effective public relations. Embrace school district’s Parents & Alumni. A plan for long-term growth.

16. 501 (C)(3) Umbrella Can be used effectively to: For innovative educational programs, to be utilized in providing district-wide initiatives. The building of endowments to support educational activities into the future. Special projects can placed under the umbrella to support large capital improvements. It provides the important bridge to build the strong alumni- based relationships It’s the “Tax-Exemption”

17. Good Intentions “An educational foundation can effectively serve as the vehicle through which the “good intentions” of the citizens residing in a school district/community area are unified, focused and realized. Without such a unifying vehicle these “good intentions” too often simply do not translate into productive actions or adequate funding necessary to supplement school budgets.” Dr. Stan Durtan Superintendent,Wissahickon School District

18. Education Foundation Consulting Group Our Education Foundation Model

19. Education Foundation Business Model A historical perspective It’s validation The interrelationships Its adaptability “Empowered Committees” By-Laws complement Education Foundation Consulting Group

20. Empower Effective Committees Empower the Committees Let committees “Do their job Requires many different “skilled” personnel Chaired by Board Member, Volunteers are the strength Creates a personnel pool

21. Organization of a Foundation Board

22. Fund Development Committee The Four Sub-Committees 1.Traditional Giving Campaigns 2.Information Technology Web Site Database 3.Community & Corporate Partnerships 4.Public Relations Image & Information Brochures

23. Sources of Revenue 1.PA Tax Credit Program 2.Other Foundations 3.Vendors 4.Parents 5.Alumni

24. PA Tax Credit Program A program of the Dept. of Community and Economic Development (DCED) ~$50 million allocated for the program $20 million for EIT PA E/F received ~$2,000,000 last fiscal year Both the Foundation and Business must submit applications to DCED. Tax Credits are limited to 75% (1 st year) and 90% (2 nd year) of the contribution with a maximum of $200,000.

25. Funding Foundations Corporate Foundations Hospital & Health Foundations County/Community Foundation State Legislators

26. Vendors You have ALL the say! Identify specific vendors for specific projects and programs. For Major Gifts…maintain the image of the school district. “In-Kind Services”

27. Corporate & Community Partners Must build “relationships” Be Professional in your approach Inform them of the PA Tax Credit Program “in-Kind Services”

28. Parents Must not be overlooked Search them out Cultivate them for 5-10 years Many talents Grant writers Business Executives Key are the “Building Principals”

29. Alumni Alumni are the most important area for the growth of a education foundation. It provides the PRIDE for the school and community. It must command you immediate attention. Two Tracks Formal Alumni Association Identification of all graduates

30. IT IS ALL ABOUT HELPING KIDS