Quick Studies for Independent Schools-Giving Societies: Are They Worth It?

Giving Societies: Are They Worth It?

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In this video, Melanie Hoffman, the director of Advancement at Ransom Everglades School in Miami, Florida, and her colleague Melissa Belafonte discuss the benefits and effectiveness of giving societies in fundraising. They emphasize the importance of defining giving levels and benefits, identifying prospects, empowering volunteers, and focusing staff time. They provide a timeline of their own school's giving society growth over the past ten years, showcasing an increase in leadership giving by 222%. The video concludes with the statement that giving societies are worth it and can significantly impact annual fund results.

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Melanie Hoffman

Advancement

Ransom Everglades School

giving societies

fundraising