We had a robust conversation that involved The Parker Fund and our take-a-ways, our upcoming events, the alumni giving initiative, and our prospecting work.

Here are some of the highlights:

• Our messaging was tighter and clearer this year
• Our bigger donors- should we reach out to them and ask them why they give?  We could use the quotes for additional messaging
• We need to build on momentum.  Giving begets giving.
• Should we message that we would not have been able to close the compensation gap if the Fund had not been this successful. "This money is being used to retain the amazing teachers that make Parker, Parker."
• Should we highlight the big donations and what it will result in?  Example- the courtyard.  "Look what we are going to be able to do because of this donation.  Look how you could add to it."
• How should we continue to try to engage our alumni community?
• Should we have zoom networking events?  Subject-specific zoom calls? How can we build up our LinkedIn community and use it better? Use different donation amounts for younger alums. Should we use current students/teachers to approach recent alums?

We were not able to get to this during the meeting