Cultivate a culture of philanthropy.
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Broadly disperse the responsibility of philanthropy among Parker community members.
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Build awareness and acceptance of the value of giving.
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View fundraising as a means of achieving program goals and ensuring the mission.
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Deepen donor relationships with meaningful partnerships.
Facilitate dialog with School leadership to produce an institutional long-term, 10-year resource plan.
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Develop a resource plan to support the School’s highest priorities.
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Implement and execute a feasibility study on the capacity of the Parker community to support School priorities.
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Consider Advancement and volunteer staff structure needed to carry out the plan.
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Revisit, evaluate, and determine the use, need, and value of an Annual Fund (unrestricted current-use fund).
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Create a timeline of future phases of the Linda Vista Campus Master Plan.
Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward gifts to support the School’s key initiatives.
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Work with volunteers, faculty, and staff to train, educate, and empower to serve as philanthropic ambassadors.
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Develop and provide a menu of multiple giving opportunities that help the School achieve key initiatives.
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Develop and implement a post-campaign donor engagement plan.
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Coordinate fundraising efforts with the Parents Association, Division Heads and Director of Community Engagement to manage “asks” on both campuses.
Encourage all members of the Parker community to participate.
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Implement the alumni long-term engagement plan.
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Increase giving participation from discrete constituencies including parents, alumni graduates, grandparents, parents of alumni, friends of Parker, and full-time faculty and staff in accordance with the Advancement operational plan.
Educate, share, and celebrate philanthropy at Parker.
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Identify and share stories that demonstrate the power of philanthropy.
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Recruit and empower volunteers, donors, and faculty and staff who can share personal stories and encourage others to give.
