Boston Preparatory Charter Public School
Development Committee Meeting #5
Date and Time
Location
Zoom
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Agenda
| Purpose | Presenter | Time | |||
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| I. | Opening Items | 8:00 AM | |||
| A. | Call the Meeting to Order | Claire Newton | 1 m | ||
| B. | Record Attendance | Claire Newton | 1 m | ||
| C. | Approve Minutes From March 12th, 2025 Development Committee | Approve Minutes | Claire Newton | 2 m | |
| II. | FY25 Year in Review | 8:04 AM | |||
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Review key fundraising wins and shortfalls from FY25, and surface learning for FY26. |
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| A. | FY25 Overview | Discuss | Anders Peterson | 5 m | |
| B. | FY25 Individuals & Toast | Discuss | Anders Peterson | 5 m | |
| C. | FY25 Foundations | Discuss | Lily Jewell | 5 m | |
| III. | Looking Ahead to FY26 Strategy | 8:19 AM | |||
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Preview goals and tactics for donor pipeline growth, event strategy, and foundation engagement. |
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| A. | FY26 Development Staffing Update | FYI | Meekerley Sanon | 5 m | |
| B. | FY26 Pipeline Analysis | Discuss | Lily Jewell | 5 m | |
| C. | FY26 Activities by Focus Area | Discuss | Lily Jewell | 5 m | |
| D. | Discuss Pipeline Expansion Strategies and Networks | Discuss | Lily Jewell | 7 m | |
| E. | Goal for FY26 | Vote | Claire Newton | 5 m | |
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Vote to recommend FY26 Development Goal to Board of Trustees in 6/18 meeting |
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| IV. | FY26 Draft Case for Support | 8:46 AM | |||
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Gather committee feedback on messaging and framing to anchor all FY26 appeals. |
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| A. | Overview & Discussion | Discuss | Tori Crossman | 10 m | |
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How does this resonate with you? What is the story you would like to tell? |
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| V. | Other Business | 8:56 AM | |||
| A. | Board Engagement + Committee Role Next Year | Discuss | Claire Newton | 4 m | |
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Discuss how committee members and the full Board can amplify development efforts in FY26.
Discuss plans for committee chair and membership for the upcoming year. Confirm interest, identify gaps, and prepare for formal Board discussion. |
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| VI. | Closing Items | 9:00 AM | |||
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | |||