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In every community, nonprofits compete for a narrow pool of supporters. Many struggle to stand out and make their case the most compelling a funder will hear. What is the difference that will allow your nonprofit to reach fundraising goals and ultimately achieve financial sustainability? That's exactly what this podcast will address! In each 20-25 minute episode, we'll interview fundraising industry experts from all sides of the table and discuss what has made the difference in major investm ...
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The journey to becoming a school leader is not an easy one. There are many challenges along the way, but it becomes manageable when you have the correct information and tools to help you. In this podcast, you will hear from excellent school leaders who share their stories of successes and failures to inspire and motivate us. We want you to be able to find one takeaway that will help you best in your leadership journey. We are excited you are here! Welcome to the "School Success" Podcast.
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"This work is not easy by any stretch of the imagination, but if it's something you want to do, put in the work and get involved in the community and you'll see the fruits of your labor." - Dr. Brenda Jones, Founder of Invictus Nashville Discover the inspiring story of Invictus Nashville! In this episode of #SchoolSuccess, we chat with Dr. Jones ab…
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In this episode of 'The Difference', Convergent's Jay Werth is joined by Gabe Cooper, Founder and CEO of Virtuous, a Responsive Nonprofit CRM & Marketing Platform. Cooper and Ralser discuss the importance of listening and connecting to your donors, and how fundraising automation technology can give your organization valuable insight. Guest Bio Gabe…
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"If you are leading an initiative, school, or anything innovative, be willing to take risks and learn from them to provide better education opportunities for all of our students." - Elizabeth Brenner, Superintendent of Compass Charter Schools Discover the future of education with Elizabeth Brenner. In this episode of the School Success Podcast, she…
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"The rhetoric school in classical education is truly a capstone that we want to capture, and it's exciting for us to look at the next four years and see us be able to bring that to life here at Anthem and serve northwest Arkansas the way we can." - Ryan Gorman, Head of School at Anthem Classical Academy 🎓 Discover the journey of founding a classica…
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In this episode, Kelly Tenkely of Anastasis Academy takes us through her journey of revolutionizing education with personalized learning and creative repurposing of materials. Get inspired and learn actionable steps to enhance your classroom! 🎙️ Listen now! #SchoolSuccess #SchoolSuccessMakers -- 𝑇𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑦'𝑠 𝑒𝑝𝑖𝑠𝑜𝑑𝑒 𝑖𝑠 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑑𝑙𝑦 𝑐𝑜-𝑠𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑜𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑏𝑦 𝑨𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒂'𝒔 …
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"As a school leader, it's important to know that you don't have to know it all. You don't have to do it all." - Elizabeth Jamison-Dunn, Principal at Catalyst Circle Rock Charter School "Always make sure that you remember that while working with professionals, you are also working with humans... always show empathy." - Erika Lynn Whitehead, Assistan…
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Join us on the School Success Podcast as we welcome Susan Provenza, State Director of Founders Classical Academies! 🌟 In this episode, Susan shares invaluable insights on how to create a positive school culture, build leadership capacity, and foster environments where students, parents, and teachers thrive. Tune in on Spotify to learn from an exper…
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Join Convergent Nonprofit Solutions' Jay Werth and Tom Ralser, as they discuss key takeaways from The Giving Institute's Giving USA: The Annual Report on Philanthropy in the latest episode of 'The Difference'. Convergent Nonprofit Solutions offers fundraising services to nonprofits throughout the country that are looking to increase their funding a…
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"If their eyes are just lightened up when they're talking about teaching, then I know that passion is in." - Terry Moffitt (Head of a Christian School in NC) "I fully support accreditation...it's a continuous improvement process. You're looking at standards for which quality schools meet. And it helps you to take a look in the mirror as a school." …
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Join us for a powerful discussion with Joel Staggers, former Head of a Classical Christian Academy in Hemet, and Dr. Danielle R. Moss Cox, CEO of Oliver Scholars. 🌟Joel Staggers delves into the importance of educational choices for Christian parents, while Dr. Danielle R. Moss Cox shares her vision for an equitable educational system. Don't miss th…
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"𝑊𝑒 𝑤𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑎𝑙𝑤𝑎𝑦𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑘𝑛𝑜𝑤 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑦'𝑟𝑒 𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑛𝑔 𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑠, 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑟 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑖𝑠 𝑣𝑎𝑙𝑢𝑒𝑑, 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑦 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑟 𝑝𝑢𝑟𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑒, 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑟 𝑔𝑖𝑓𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑟 𝑝𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑟." - Sarah Angrisani, Founder of Coastal Community School "𝑊ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑏𝑜𝑖𝑙 𝑓𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑑𝑜𝑤𝑛, 𝑖𝑡'𝑠 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑦 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑎𝑛 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑟 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛 𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑎𝑠 𝑚𝑢𝑐ℎ 𝑎𝑠 𝑖𝑡 𝑖𝑠 𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑎…
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This episode of the School Success Podcast features inspiring interviews with: 📣 Mark Cunanan, 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐁𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲: Gain insights on persistence and the power of faith-based education. 📣 Dr. Donna Marie Cozine, CEO of Consult DMC: Learn leadership strategies, foster a positive school culture, and achieve work-life balance. Do…
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Larry Raff is President of Copley Raff Inc., a global consultancy to nonprofits in support of fundraising and management, and he's the Principal and creator of Abacus Major Donor Ask Calculator LLC. In his conversation with Convergent Principal Tom Ralser, Raff shares how to leverage objective donor giving, behavioral, and relationship data specifi…
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"𝐴𝑠 𝑎 𝐶ℎ𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑎𝑛 𝑠𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑙, 𝑤𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑒𝑣𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑤𝑒'𝑟𝑒 𝑎𝑙𝑤𝑎𝑦𝑠 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑜 𝑏𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑣𝑒𝑠." - Joseph Morecraft, Ph. D.Chief Academic & Innovation Officer at Fellowship Christian School"𝑀𝑎𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑖𝑠 𝑙𝑖𝑘𝑒-𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑑 𝑖𝑠 𝑠𝑜 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑏𝑒𝑐𝑎𝑢𝑠𝑒 𝑖𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑑𝑜𝑛'𝑡 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑠𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑜𝑛 𝑏𝑜𝑎𝑟𝑑, 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑐𝑎𝑢𝑠𝑒 𝑎 𝑙𝑜𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑑𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛, 𝑎 𝑙𝑜𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑓𝑒." - Kathryn Jones of Le…
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Join us as Karl Simon from Christian Heritage School and Tim Holland from Caldwell Academy discuss the importance of teacher-student relationships, creating a positive school culture, and developing lifelong learners on the School Success Podcast. 🌟 Tune in now! 🎧 #SchoolSuccess #SchoolSuccessMakers -- 𝑇𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑦'𝑠 𝑒𝑝𝑖𝑠𝑜𝑑𝑒 𝑖𝑠 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑑𝑙𝑦 𝑐𝑜-𝑠𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑜𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑏𝑦 𝑨𝒎𝒆…
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In this latest episode of "The Difference" podcast, Convergent's General Manager, Brian Abernathy discusses how a new analytical tool developed by Convergent for economic development organizations can help uncover revenue potential and effective fundraising strategies. Convergent Nonprofit Solutions is pleased to announce the new EDO Revenue Benchm…
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"Everything that you're going to be doing has to start with love." - Xavier Reyes "Lead from a space of empathy." - Eric Thompson 🎧 Relive two inspiring School Success podcast episodes! Hear how Xavier Reyes went from business to founding Alta Public Schools. Plus, Eric Thompson shares empowering wisdom for educators on leading with empathy & susta…
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Kate DiLeo is the Founder and CEO of Kate DiLeo Branding and its sister company The Brand Trifecta. She and Tom Ralser, Principal, Convergent Nonprofit Solutions, discuss how organizational value propositions help position nonprofit organizations for fundraising campaigns. Kate DiLeo is a dynamic and seasoned speaker whose vibrant personality, robu…
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🌟 Get ready for an educational adventure like no other! Join us on our YouTube channel as Blake Willard, former Principal of a Christian School in Nevada, and Jennifer Spikner, who previously led a school in Chicago, take you behind the scenes of their schools. From growth tales to leadership gems, every episode is a journey worth embarking on. Hit…
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"It's really amazing to see how great our kids are doing and how much they love learning because we install that in them at a very young age." - Sherria VanSparrentak, a former Montessori school head in Kalamazoo, MI "The big point with a vision, like, Why do we exist? What are we aiming for? Then be clear on that, and then that gives you the guide…
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🎧 Uncover the secrets to fostering academic success in any environment! Join us for an enlightening conversation on crafting the perfect learning space with Brian Hayden, Chief Executive Officer of the Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School. Tune in now to gain invaluable insights into tailoring education for every student's needs. #SchoolSuccess #Schoo…
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"When that trust level increases in leadership, then it looks like magic. All kinds of other good things start happening." - Dr. Toby Travis, Executive Consultant at Global School Consulting Group "The school rises and falls on leadership..." - Rick Calloway, Head of School at Metrolina Christian Academy 🎙️ Dive into the wisdom of past School Succe…
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Deb Page, CPT, CPIF, HPLJ, co-founded The Institute for Performance Improvement in 2010 to provide training and certification for performance improvement facilitators. In her conversation with Convergent's Jay Werth, Page discusses best practices for facilitating performance improvement for nonprofit organizations. She shares how performance improv…
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🎙️ Let's journey back in time together! Join our podcast as Kim Gelalia reflects on special education success secrets like feedback culture and supportive environments! Plus, Khalil Graham shares insights on adopting a "win the day" mindset in educational leadership, emphasizing daily successes and continuous improvement. Get ready for a blast from…
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"Your first commitment is to spend time in prayer." - Jeff Adams, Head of Veritas School "There'll be amazing days & days you question it all. But we must keep moving forward, staying creative as educators." - Jad Touma, Assistant Head of Children's House Montessori School 🔊 Relive two powerful episodes from the #SchoolSuccess podcast! Hear Jeff Ad…
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"Real simple, real easy. Make sure you understand your purpose, reflect on that. Once you're clear about your purpose, allow it to ground every decision that you make, and don't waver on those decisions." - Dr. Bobby White ".. this is a calling this is, you know, we're here, because this is where we feel the Lord has led us to serve. And so it's no…
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"It's really our job to share as much knowledge as we can with them, and there are just no boundaries. That's what I love about Montessori." - Angela Riforgiate "Engaging students is one of the most critical areas.. We tend to teach the way we learned, and it's doesn't work with this generation..." - Daniel Simon Revisit our best #SchoolSuccess epi…
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Howard Levy holds a 30-year track record of success in revitalizing organizational brands and creating effective campaigns that improve their visibility, increase engagement, and drive revenue. In this conversation with Convergent Principal Jay Werth, Levy discusses foundational concepts for using neuroscience for marketing and fundraising. They di…
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Ready to elevate your strategic thinking in education? Tune in to our newest podcast episode featuring Dr. David A. Wells, Executive Consultant at Global School Consulting Group. Discover practical strategies and innovative approaches to address the ever-evolving landscape of education. Stream the episode now and enhance your skills as an educator!…
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"The top three skills of a fundraiser are number one, integrity. Number two listening skills. And number three loving people." - Wayne Lynch 🌟 Dive into the art of school fundraising with Wayne Lynch, President of Gift of Hope USA Foundation & Executive Consultant at Global School Consulting Group. Learn his secrets to building impactful donor rela…
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"I would say that some of the events that we've done, whether it's recruitment, fundraising or just advocacy in general, and getting the word out the events where only one person showed up, it's turned out that that one person who shows up is one of the most connected people in the community, and they're going to take the word back to their friends…
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In this episode of The Difference, we're joined by clinical researcher Alyssa Durfey, MPH, MBA, CNP. She and Jay discuss the concept of limiting beliefs and how they can impact your work in the world of nonprofits. They discuss strategies to overcome limiting beliefs, like taking a personal inventory or creating a better map for your life.…
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"There's so much good to have your students rubbing shoulders with these international kids, and it opens up possibilities like international activities." - Jack Appleby, Consultant at Global Vision Christian School 🎧 Ever considered recruiting international students to boost enrollment? Jack Appleby shares his innovative strategy that transformed …
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"..invest in relationships, the relationships of the board to the head with one another are incredibly important, especially that relationship between the board chair and the head of school, and it is the ceiling on schools." - 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐲𝐧 "𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞" 𝐖𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐬 Exciting News! Our latest podcast episode featuring Katie Wiens, Executive Director of CESA, is now …
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In this episode, Jay discusses artificial intelligence tools with Michelle West, founder and President of Chamber Speak. Michelle shares her thoughts on how to use AI tools to save time when you’re busy or short on resources. She and Jay discuss ways to prompt AI tools to produce rich, helpful information that saves time in the long run. Using AI i…
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"Build relationships and partnerships with as many organizations as you can... because those partnerships can lead to a lot of you know, positive things." - Tod Kline of Baldrige Performance Excellence Program Retired superintendent Tod Kline shares his invaluable insights on the renowned Baldrige Excellence Framework for driving continuous school …
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Are you ready for a journey through time? Tune in for a trip down memory lane with Tim Wong and Damian Ahrens. Don't miss this opportunity to reflect and learn about building trust, nurturing culture, and more! Subscribe now and be the first to catch this exclusive episode! #SchoolSuccess #SchoolSuccessMakers -- 𝑇𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑦'𝑠 𝑒𝑝𝑖𝑠𝑜𝑑𝑒 𝑖𝑠 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑑𝑙𝑦 𝑐𝑜-𝑠𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑜…
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"We need to help Christian schools do their mission, help parents understand the options that are available, and help launch more Christian schools so that people won't be turned away; there's a place that they can go." - Darrell Jones "Most of what I do is centered around alternative revenue streams and fundraising and sustainability because schoo…
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Dive deeper into the world of education and technology with our memorable guests, Kurt Madden and Eugene Netupsky! Reflecting on some unforgettable moments with two incredible guests! Kurt's emphasis on the critical need for social-emotional learning (SEL) resonates deeply in today's evolving educational landscape, while Eugene's insights on person…
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In this episode, Jay engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Mark C. Perna, the founder and CEO of TFS Results. Together, they delve into the intricate relationship between workforce development and generational disparities. Mark, a passionate advocate for bridging the gap between education and employment, shares his insights on the vital ro…
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"I believe every kid, every child can learn if they're given the right environment." - Bonnie Ho "Waldorf education isn't trying to prepare people for college; it's just trying to help each [individual] person find out what their unique capacities are... become whoever they are meant to be." - Coleen Ryan Revisit transformative educational insights…
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Hey, School Success Makers!Join us for a stroll down memory lane as we reminisce about two incredible educators who shared their insights on the School Success Podcast – Gavin McCormack and Mimosa Jones Tunney. Explore the transformative journey of Montessori education with Gavin, understanding its potential to shape the empowered leaders of tomorr…
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"𝐼𝑡 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑏𝑦 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑚𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑤ℎ𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑤𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑒𝑛𝑑 𝑜𝑓 𝑆𝑜𝑢𝑡ℎ 𝐹𝑎𝑟𝑔𝑜 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑒𝑑 𝑎 𝑠𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑙 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑐𝑎𝑠𝑒, 𝑎 𝐶ℎ𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑎𝑛 𝑠𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑙 𝑜𝑝𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛." - ⁠Paul Fisher⁠, Headmaster of ⁠Capstone Classical Academy⁠ Join us today as we delve into the world of education with Paul Fisher, headmaster of Capstone Classical Academy. Explore the challenges and t…
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Mitchell Slater's mini-series concludes with an insightful episode on creating a welcoming environment for prospective families. From visual appeal to genuine hospitality, discover the keys to enrollment success. Watch the full episode now and transform your school's image! Don't forget to hit that "Subscribe" button and ring the notification bell …
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Join us for an insightful episode of The Difference, featuring Chuck Sexton, the dynamic CEO of The Next Move Group. In this engaging conversation, Sexton unravels the intricate aspects of successful economic development. Explore the importance of a clear vision, collaboration among stakeholders, strategic planning, and adaptability in the pursuit …
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"So if you don't yet have a way for people to schedule tours digitally, add it so you are ready for this enrollment season for people to digitally book with you." - Mitchell Slater of School Success Makers Transform enrollment with digital ease! Dive into our latest #SchoolSuccess podcast as we explore the game-changing power of digital tour bookin…
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"You guys are busy, you're busy school leaders... Why not use technology and even AI at times to help with some of the automation and follow-ups and things that you don't have to do manually?" - Mitchell Slater of the School Success Podcast Are you nurturing BOTH instant & long-term leads? Learn why "green cherry" prospects need love, too! We break…
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School leaders - tune in now! Mitchell Slater just dropped a game-changing new episode of his School Success podcast mini-series that you need to hear. Mitchell reveals his top secrets to next-level lead generation and proven enrollment growth strategies. You'll discover out-of-the-box tactics to get more prospects in the door and stand out from th…
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Hey School Success Makers! Mitchell Slater here. Get set for bite-sized wisdom starting now! Enrollment Season Is Here! Week 1 focuses on WEBSITES – your school's online key. "𝑀𝑎𝑘𝑒 𝑖𝑡 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑦 𝑠𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑒. 𝐾𝑒𝑒𝑝 𝑖𝑡 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑦 𝑠𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑒. 𝐴𝑛𝑑 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑔𝑢𝑦𝑠 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑔𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑜 𝑠𝑒𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑓𝑖𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝑝𝑒𝑜𝑝𝑙𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑔𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑜 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑒 𝑎𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑦 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑡 𝑟𝑒-𝑒𝑛𝑟𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑…
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"... have the hearts to educate kids... sometimes we forget why we do what we do." - Jean Senga of Kinshasa Christian School Discover Jean Senga's inspiring journey from the US to Africa and how he's transforming education with Kinshasa Christian School. Learn about his innovative approach and vision for the future amidst Africa's population boom. …
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