MCCPS Board of Trustees
Minutes
Development Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday October 2, 2018 at 7:30 AM
Location
Tree House
Committee Members Present
Ellen Lodgen, John Sullivan, Jojo Mangano, Nick Santoro, Nina Cullen-Hamzeh, Tony Palladino
Committee Members Absent
Fred Ferris, Michelle Mastrorio, Patricia Rietti
Guests Present
Artie Sullivan, Susan Hauck
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Ellen Lodgen called a meeting of the Development & Communications Committee of MCCPS Board of Trustees to order on Tuesday Oct 2, 2018 at 7:30 AM.
II. Development Committee
A.
Review Committee Efforts from 2017-18
Ellen reviewed last year efforts.
B.
Discuss Committee Job Description & Goals
C.
Create Plan for Development Efforts 2018-19
Ellen Lodgen explained that Barbara Gold will provide training for the Development Committee and the board regarding major donor solicitation.
At the parent social on September 27th, John DiPiano offered to match four $250 donations.
The committee will explore sponsorships and naming rights (athletics, theater, music, science, etc.).
Reviewed the proposal for fundraising & friend-raising and solicited new ideas.
Need to collect info about alums, parents, and community members who are interested in the school and have capacity to give.
The committee will explore sponsorships and naming rights (athletics, theater, music, science, etc.).
Reviewed the proposal for fundraising & friend-raising and solicited new ideas.
Need to collect info about alums, parents, and community members who are interested in the school and have capacity to give.
Tax code has eliminated benefit of donating. Must look at foundations because they have to give money away.
GuideStar has info about donors that can guide our efforts. There's a lot of STEM money available.
GuideStar has info about donors that can guide our efforts. There's a lot of STEM money available.
Building the database of info about the school and current/potential projects/needs will be useful for grant/foundation requests.
Karaoke Night
- on facebook (ask all to share); instagram (instead of postcards mailed home)
- sandwich board - on lawns around town
- posters around town
- flyers in backpacks
Silent Auction Items
$25/person includes 1st drink
- on facebook (ask all to share); instagram (instead of postcards mailed home)
- sandwich board - on lawns around town
- posters around town
- flyers in backpacks
Silent Auction Items
$25/person includes 1st drink
D.
Committee & Sub-Committee Recruitment
Need committees for the following areas:
Online Auction
Live Auction/Gala
Grants
Ad/Sponsorships
Online Auction
Live Auction/Gala
Grants
Ad/Sponsorships
Motion to appoint Nick as vice chair was made by Nina and seconded by Susan. All in favor.
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Ellen Lodgen made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Nina Cullen-Hamzeh seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Nina Cullen-Hamzeh