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Re-Think Your Email Newsletter Template
Perhaps you’re not seeing the engagement you’d like; or maybe it’s just time to update your templates. Whatever the case, there are some do’s and don’ts you want to avoid when re-configuring an email newsletter. The purpose of an email newsletter is to quickly and concisely present information to your audience. Anything that runs long…
Read MoreHealthy Snacks for NYE2020 Parties
When we’re talking about snacks, especially those at a holiday party, the words ‘healthy‘ and ‘delicious‘ don’t usually go hand-in-hand. It doesn’t have to be that way. It’s OK to have the favorites we’re accustomed to, however, this is a plea for the healthy alternatives that can fuel your little ones through the new year’s…
Read MoreRecruiting Volunteers (Quality vs Quantity)
Recruiting volunteers is a process that should produce quality over quantity, because it’s important for organizations to find the best fit for the position. Perfecting the ask will be a process that always changes, but you have to start there… Just ask. Ask members and people in your local network because people appreciate being considered…
Read MoreNew Year’s Resolution Ideas for Kids (Free Download)
A new year (and decade!) is upon us. So we’ve created a free template to help your kids reflect on 2019 and prepare new year’s resolutions for 2020. Why is a New Year’s Resolution Important? Part of thinking ahead to a new year is looking back and reflecting upon the wins and losses of the…
Read MoreCommunicate with Parents During School Breaks
Parents and children alike share the anticipation that builds with holidays and summer season. So it’s wise to have a thoughtful approach if you plan to communicate with parents during school breaks. Parents maintain communication throughout the school year. There’s a steady barrage of letters from the school, teacher updates, and parent-teacher group correspondence that…
Read MoreHow Notebooks Help Parent-Teacher Groups Track Progress
Notebooks help parent-teacher groups of all shapes and sizes document processes, events, and more to build upon what worked while avoiding what quite didn’t. Now, there are procedures books that document leadership roles, and then there are notebooks for events and committee chair processes (back-to-school BBQ, winter fundraiser gala, etc.). However, notebooks could be used…
Read MoreClean and Organize Backpacks, Desks, Lockers
Teaching your child how to maintain a clean learning environment will set them up for success inside — and outside — of the classroom. It should come at no surprise that teaching a child to organize backpacks, desks, and lockers is a tedious job and means you’ll continuously repeat yourself. However, with patience and support,…
Read MoreRe-Organizing Study Areas for Improved Productivity (Infographic)
Organizing Study Areas | Infographic Summary 1. De-Cluttering & Re-Arranging Start by taking a hard look at what you have (and don’t actually need) in the study environment, enacting a layout that prioritizes the following areas. 2. Organize Materials After you’ve removed the unnecessary items and put a new layout to work, you’ll want to…
Read More5 Winter Fundraising Ideas
Winter fundraising can be a double-edged sword; you either have an influx of giving and excitement because of the season, or a lack of traction and buzz because everyone is so busy with their holiday planning. Our last edition of seasonal fundraising ideas had some interesting examples, including: jog and walk-a-thons, baked good auctions, and…
Read MoreCharity: 7 Ways to Introduce Kids to Giving Back
Although we shouldn’t need a season, natural disasters, or traumatic events to prompt our charity, there’s never a better time than now to start a tradition that fosters humanity — and humility — with your children. Beyond the immediate reactions to dip into our pocketbooks and share funds, there are ways to give that are…
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