SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY
The constituent relations, communications, and fundraising programs of the school are well planned and effective, both serving the stakeholder audiences and engaging them in achieving the school’s mission. As well, the school has established systems and procedures to maintain harmonious relationships with the community in which it exists.
Effective Practice 6.1
The school has a vision, goals and procedures for the effective involvement of stakeholders (e.g. parents, alumni/ae, donors, friends, etc.)
Effective Practice 6.2
The school has an established program to engage its constituents (parents, alumni, past parents, grandparents, etc.) in a mutually beneficial manner to create meaningful involvement, as well as volunteer and financial support for the school.
Effective Practice 6.3
The school has a communication and marketing plan in place, which clearly relates the mission and needs of the school to its current and prospective constituents. The plan fosters and stimulates relationships within the school community and with the community at large, and is part of a strategic plan for the school.
Effective Practice 6.4
The school has a culture of philanthropy.
Effective Practice 6.5
The school has appropriate infrastructure to support overall advancement and fundraising support services, including standards and policies to guide constituent and gift management (i.e. gift processing and acknowledgement, information management, constituent and donor relations).
Effective Practice 6.6
The school has mission-appropriate fundraising programs that engage all constituents: alumni/ae; new, current and past parents; foundations; and friends, where relevant.
Effective Practice 6.7
The school interacts constructively with the communities in which it is exists; uses community resources appropriately; and participates in and contributes back to these communities.
