Intel ISEF Educator Academy Phoenix, Arizona Cora Beth Abel Executive Director, MSSEF May 13, 2013 Intel ISEF Educator Academy Intel® Education Programs “Why Fundraising for Science Fairs is Like.
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2013 Intel ISEF Educator Academy Phoenix, Arizona Cora Beth Abel Executive Director, MSSEF May 13, 2013 Intel ISEF Educator Academy Intel® Education Programs “Why Fundraising for Science Fairs is Like a Science Fair Project!” My thanks to Eleanor Tishler, MSSEF Director of Development, who created the forms in your handouts and developed many of the guidelines in this ShopTalk! © 2013 Massachusetts State Science & Engineering Fair, Inc. (MSSEF) 2 Intel ISEF Educator Academy The “Fundraising” Science Fair Project! • Ask a question, research the topic and create a hypothesis • What local companies and organizations care about the future STEM workforce? • Develop a Research Plan • What are the fundraising goals, timeline and approach for each company, and who will lead the effort? • Collect & analyze data to use in a presentation • Prepare a Case for Support and pilot-present it! • Draw conclusions that raise new questions – begin again! 3 Intel ISEF Educator Academy Intel® Education Programs Ask a Question & Research the Topic What local companies and organizations care about the future STEM workforce? Research Sources: 4 Intel ISEF Educator Academy • Website searches • Local Biz News • STEM Trade Associations • Other local science education organizations that post their donor lists • Friends, parents (especially science fair families) Intel® Education Programs Create a Hypothesis STEM Companies: WORKFORCE Local Biz: COMMUNITY from the bank to the grocery store Colleges: ADMISSIONS OFFICES 5 Intel ISEF Educator Academy In my LOCAL area, these organizations are likely to support STEM Education …and/or to partner with Science Fairs to achieve a common mission: Corporations - cash for operations and prizes, student internships, STEM teacher externships and special initiatives Colleges & Universities – scholarships, internships and partnerships for STEM teacher PD and student mentoring Science education organizations and museums – student prizes, internships, and mentoring programs, and teacher PD. Intel® Education Programs Develop a Plan What are the fundraising goals, timeline and outreach strategy, and who will lead the effort? – Create Committee/Select Chair – Establish Goal(s) – Develop Timeline – Identify Donor Prospects from the research list developed in step #1 and build/expand relationships 6 Intel ISEF Educator Academy Intel® Education Programs Collect & Analyze Data for Presentation Your Case for their Support! • Request Letter • Introductions & “Importance of STEM Education” • Where, when, # of students, geographic area • Contribution amount - operations/awards • Donor recognition • Thank you for your consideration; “I’ll be in touch” • • • • • • • • 7 Include Separate Science Fair Fact Sheet Goal & Mission – Why Science Fairs are important History of Science Fair/student & school participation Structure, including leadership, committees, SciFair host Projected budget Sponsor recognition & employee volunteer opportunities Sponsor donations – payee, address, tax-exempt info Contact for further information Past Science Fair photos (if good quality) Intel ISEF Educator Academy Intel® Education Programs ShopTalk CD & Handouts Work on Your Plan! • Overview of 5-point MSSEF Fundraising Plan Guidelines for Developing Plan •Goals •Fundraising Committee •Budget •Timeline •Case for Support • Worksheets: Budget Form & Case for Support • Information about the Curious Minds Initiative (CMI) partnership & funding model. 8 Intel ISEF Educator Academy Intel® Education Programs Relationship Matters “Success in nonprofit fundraising relies largely on connections made, swift followup and a strong belief in the mission.” - Habitat for Humanity VP Development 9 Intel ISEF Educator Academy Intel® Education Programs Relationship Matters Volunteerism is a great first step! Judges, Speakers & Parents can create links to corporate sponsors & the media. 10 Intel ISEF Educator Academy Intel® Education Programs Relationship Matters Tell A Story that will be Remembered! Your Science Fair students have fascinating stories behind their research. 11 Intel ISEF Educator Academy Intel® Education Programs Relationship Matters Inspiring Students to Pursue STEM Encouraging Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Public Service 12 Intel ISEF Educator Academy Intel® Education Programs Relationship Matters Opportunities for Sponsor Recognition 13 Intel ISEF Educator Academy • Fair flyers/book • Program Ads • Website • Sponsor Banner • Expo @ Fair • Media & Gov Intel® Education Programs Relationship Matters “Thank You” and “Please” are powerful words. Follow-up is Key 14 Intel ISEF Educator Academy Intel® Education Programs Fundraising for Special Initiatives • Support the Science Fair mission • Foundation giving (not events) • Create a model or address priority areas such as high-needs schools • Programs with high-impact or leveraged impact on students in support of a common mission • Partnerships enable larger initiatives 15 Intel ISEF Educator Academy Intel® Education Programs Curious Minds Initiative(CMI) GOAL: Increase School Participation in MA Science Fairs by 35% Over 5 years RESULTS: • • • • Up 31% after 4 years 200 teachers in CMI Courses $1.8M raised over 4 years Grants to 30+ CMI schools Tools & Resources for Schools, Students & Teachers Professional Development for STEM Teachers 3-5 YEAR Support Commitment to Schools Base Program Improvement on Evidence Support “Next Generation” Science Standards Learn more at [email protected] Intel ISEF Educator Academy © 2012 Massachusetts State Science & Engineering Fair, Inc. Intel® Education Programs CMI: 3 Courses = 3 Steps to Great Fairs! Inquiry Project-based Science Science Fairs 3-Course Completion Earns New STEM Certificate in Inquiry ! Intel ISEF Educator Academy Intel® Education Programs Stay Focused – Have Fun! • Fundraising has its ups & downs! • Stay upbeat • Highlight rewards - working with SciFair students • “Selling” an outstanding product • Never forget -- YOU are making a difference! Reducing children’s backpack-related injuries Intel ISEF Educator Academy “Dry Mitt” glove to reduce arthritic hand pain Intel® Education Programs Work on Your Project! “Why Fundraising for Science Fairs is Like a Science Fair Project!” Thank You for Your Participation in this Shop Talk! Cora Beth Abel, MSSEF Executive Director [email protected] © 2013 Massachusetts State Science & Engineering Fair, Inc. (MSSEF) 19 Intel ISEF Educator Academy Copyright © 2012 2013 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. 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