Holman Gao | 5 min read
Your Donation Page. What (or Who) Gives? Your school’s campaign landing page should primarily be designed to promote a singularly focused objective - converting visitors into donors. This is where...
Holman Gao | 5 min read
At BoostMySchool, we are often asked by our customers running their first Giving Day - “What's the best day of the week to hold our Giving Day?”. It turns out - it depends on your unique school...
Caroline Schafer | 5 min read
As advancement teams start planning for the next fiscal year, it’s difficult to determine what fundraising will look like. With COVID-19 still lurking around our communities, the option for in-person...
Caroline Schafer | 6 min read
The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown a curveball in many schools’ fundraising strategy this year, but advancement teams are now looking at including a Day of Giving as part of their fundraising strategy...
Caroline Schafer | 5 min read
BoostMySchool hosted another roundtable event this week, where 16 participants discussed the pros and cons of planning a Day of Giving during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many schools are moving forward...
Caroline Schafer | 6 min read
Over the past week, BoostMySchool hosted a series of roundtable discussions with advancement professionals. Over 35 people attended five different sessions to discuss the messaging they are using to...
Holman Gao | 5 min read
Survey results last updated March 18th, 2020, 6:00pm EDT. To support the education advancement community, BoostMySchool collaborated with ThankView and Wavelength to distribute an anonymized survey...
Holman Gao | 5 min read
Over the last few weeks, there’s no doubt what’s been top of mind - COVID-19, also known as Coronavirus Disease 2019. A virus that seemed far away in China just a few months ago is now creating chaos...
Caroline Schafer | 4 min read
One of the most important parts of planning for an annual fund campaign is developing a calendar. With this calendar, you’ll be able to outline steps for when you’ll make solicitations to donors...
Julie Chomiak | 5 min read
An annual day of giving is a fantastic way to drive donations and encourage participation from all of your constituents. Many schools have already adopted this practice and have realized good results...
Julie Chomiak | 5 min read
Year end giving is a great way to add a deadline for charitable gifts. While the fiscal year runs through June, it’s encouraging to have at least half of your fundraising goal met by the start of the...
Dianne Regnier | 6 min read
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When considering the relationship between your school and its supporters, you may immediately think of it as primarily being based on the donors giving to the school — but it is important to remember...
Holman Gao | 4 min read
#GivingTuesday, the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, is a great day for schools to make a fundraising appeal, since it's recognized as the US's national day of giving. However, it can be a challenge...
Holman Gao | 4 min read
Processing fees are inherent with all digital transactions today. Unfortunately, online donations are not exempt, but an easy way to save on this cost is to offer your donors the ability to cover...
Julie Chomiak | 6 min read
Online fundraising has quickly become a necessary component of schools’ fundraising strategies - and for good reason! Donors are more comfortable giving online now more than ever and often expect...
Julie Chomiak | 6 min read
Each year, development teams are tasked with raising more money from their constituents and to do so effectively, they need to utilize new fundraising ideas. However, coming up with new concepts each...
Julie Chomiak | 4 min read
Alumni reunions have become a major piece of the fundraising puzzle for many schools. They provide a natural way to bring alumni from all generations together and get them back on campus. While the...
Julie Chomiak | 5 min read
When you’re responsible for a fundraising campaign, from the annual fund to a major capital endeavor, designing new ways to excite your constituents and stimulate gift giving can be challenging...
Julie Chomiak | 5 min read
Your school’s alumni network is likely an untapped - or underutilized - goldmine for both engagement and fundraising campaigns. Alumni have a very specific connection to your school and by leveraging...
Julie Chomiak | 4 min read
The recent Republican tax bill is on everyone’s mind. What does it mean for individuals, their taxes, and their future? While much of this information is hazy, it’s been made clear that fewer people...
Holman Gao | 2 min read
Even before a crowdfunding campaign goes live, there is plenty you can do to ensure that the campaign goes well. Below are three tactics that schools have used to hit their crowdfunding goal on...
Holman Gao | 3 min read
At Boost My School, we've talked with over a hundred U.S. public and private high schools about their alumni fundraising. Below are three common tips that have helped schools increase first-time...