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Menlo Park Academy Governing Board

Development Meeting

January

Date and Time

Wednesday January 14, 2026 at 5:15 PM EST

Location

Development Meeting 
Wednesday, January 14 · 5:15 – 6:15pm
Time zone: America/New_York
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/jgc-fyne-dro
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 385-393-4903‬ PIN: ‪629 462 027‬#

The meeting of the MPA board's development committee will be held virtually on Wednesday, January 13th. The link for the Development meeting is: https://meet.google.com/jgc-fyne-dro

 

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 5:15 PM
  A. Record Attendance   Twana Rogers 1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Twana Rogers 5 m
   

Review meeting purpose and desired outcomes

  
II. Overview of Annual Fundraising Goal & Revenue Mix 5:21 PM
  A. Review Annual Operating Fundraising Need: $135,000 (2.7% of budgeted revenue) Discuss Lisa Sierk 5 m
  B. Review fundraising mix by activity (see attached monthly report) Discuss Lisa Sierk 6 m
III. Annual Appeal ($40,000 Goal) 5:32 PM
  A. Annual Appeal ($40,000 Goal) Discuss Lisa Sierk 15 m
   

Review Annual Appeal timeline (Aug–June) and major campaign phases:
Board and staff participation (100% goal)
Monthly themed campaigns (Fall for Menlo, Giving Tuesday, Share the Love, Get Lucky)
Review donor segmentation strategy:
Board, Staff, Current Families, Alumni Parents, Friends of Menlo, etc.

  
  B. Special Events & Sponsorship Opportunities FYI 15 m
   

Review key events with sponsorship components:
Awards Banquet / Trivia Night (March)
Encore Showcase (April)
Walk-a-thon (May)

  
IV. Committee discussion: 6:02 PM
 

Volunteer leadership
Sponsorship targets and prospect identification
Event timelines and committees

  
  A. Next Steps & Upcoming Deadlines Discuss Lisa Sierk 5 m
   

Confirm next meeting date and focus

  
V. Closing Items 6:07 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Twana Rogers 1 m

MISSION STATEMENT: Menlo Park Academy is a public school that develops the potential of gifted children through an exemplary program of rewarding experiences that nurtures the whole child.