Toolkit I - The Launch

Toolkit 1 provides information on all of the elements you need to consider as you start or revitalize a foundation.  The TOOLKIT offers samples and examples that have been tested by other successful foundations - and delivers them to your door.

Toolkit I includes:

• Elements of success - A step by step checklist and full description of each of the elements needed for a successful school foundation. Each element is carefully analyzed and specific action areas offered.
• Board Development - Create plans and process of successful recruiting, roles and responsibilities, sample job descriptions, orientation program, setting policies, conflict of interest statement, skill matrix and more.
• The Legal Aspects - Follow the sample bylaws, articles of incorporation, income statements, budgets and other considerations to keep your organization legal and in compliance.
• Marketing and Events Management - Image is crucial. Understand how to "roll out" a marketing plan and initial approaches to raising operational funding through planning an event to publicize the foundation.
• Grants Program - Realize the value of funding programs such as innovative teaching grants through a transparent and fair process. You will receive information to take you from calling for grants to awarding through "prize party".
• Development/Fund raising - Now you have all the elements in place, now let's learn how to raise funds using a methodical and effective approach. Conduct an annual campaign that is sure to see results.

NOTE: Please note that while ASFA is pleased to offer the Toolkit for sale, that Foundation Excellence, L.L.C. has engaged ASFA as a distributor of the Toolkits through the ASFA website. The Toolkit is the work product of Foundation Innovation, L.L.C.