Advancing Your School's Advancement with Tim Breslin
The Catholic School Leaders Podcast
In this episode our guest Tim Breslin, Senior Development Director at Duke University, who shares his extensive experience in school advancement and fundraising. The discussion covers the importance of advancement for schools at various stages - contemplating, starting, and improving their efforts. Tim offers advice on getting started with advancement, including the significance of leadership and the need to invest time and resources. He emphasizes the importance of asking for donations, utilizing community resources, and respecting the culture of giving within the school community. Strategies for thanking donors creatively and the role of leadership in supporting advancement efforts are also shared. Tim encourages schools to focus on fundamentals, utilize indicators of potential donors within their community, and leverage opportunities like matching gifts to maximize their fundraising potential. 00:23 Introducing Tim Breslin: A Journey Through Advancement 01:48 The Three Stages of School Advancement 02:33 Starting Your School's Advancement Journey: Tips and Strategies 05:32 Building a Culture of Giving: Engaging Teachers and Parents 09:16 Transforming Parent Organizations: From Fundraisers to Friend-Raisers 22:36 Maximizing Success in School Advancement: Strategies and Insights 28:49 Navigating Challenges and Rebuilding Credibility in Advancement Efforts 35:47 Fundamental Strategies for Elevating Your School's Advancement Efforts 39:01 Closing Thoughts and the Importance of Community Engagement Learn more about today's sponsor, Renaissance: As a global leader in education technology operating in more than 110 countries, Renaissance is committed to providing educators with insights and resources to accelerate growth and help all students build a strong foundation for success. We believe that technology can unlock a more effective learning experience, ensure that students get the personalized teaching they need to thrive, and help educators and administrators to truly, fully, See Every Student. Learn more at renaissance.com.