Mediatech Foundation

These are good goals for us: They came from Mid-Atlantic Consortium of Education Foundations.

1. First and foremost, put your yearly plan and budgetary goals in writing.
2. Recruit passionate board members and volunteers who are representative of the community;
integrate them onto active committees.
3. Make sure the majority of the citizens in your community should know “Who you are
and what you do!”
4.Update your “case for support” to reflect the critical economic year ahead.
5. Launch an “Electronic Newsletter.” Published every month each issue should include
the importance of public education, examples of outstanding classroom achievement
and how your education foundation is helping achieving these successes.
6. Establish an advocacy philosophy for public education that includes the recognition
of individuals and other entities that support the school district. Consider creating
a district-wide “Points of Pride” program and “Pride Day.”
7. Make your Annual and Major Gift Programs your most important and highest revenue
generating fundraising effort.
8. Fund a major educational initiative for the school district of greater than $25,000.
Plan for the future of your foundation by starting an “Endowment Fund” and Legacy
Society.
9. Establish a successful “Signature Event” that captures the support of the entire
community
10. Partner with other like-minded organizations (start by reading Forces for Good:
The Six Practices of High Impact Non-Profits)
11. Insure your by-laws include sections on Director and Liability Insurance, Gift Policy
and Annual Report.
12. Use Fundraising Software for accurate information on your donors, alumni and financial
reporting.
13. Publish your Annual Report.

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