Priority Three

Build Sustainability

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Key Indicator:

Increase in the number of funding streams per school district

Implement innovative, effective, and sustainable fundraising strategies

  • Community-centered and ethically grounded approaches to stakeholder stewardship and fundraising 

  • Develop effective strategies to engage philanthropic partners

  • Diversify funding streams

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Key Indicator:

Increase in the number of operational and personnel contingency plans

Create robust plans for the future

  • Succession planning across the organization

  • Contingency planning

  • Managing financial risk & utilizing cost analysis process

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Key Indicator:

High efficiency rating of the new financial system

Implement user-friendly financial systems

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Develop smart expansion criteria

  • Significant percentage of community commitment

  • Long-term commitment from prospective districts

  • Sustainable funding model

Key Indicator:

Raise the percentage of districts with a three-year commitment.

Key Indicators for this Priority:

Increase in the percentage of unrestricted vs. restricted funding, braided funding percentages, donor retention, and tiered giving levels.

  • Priority One

    Accelerate Programs & Partnerships to Enhance Student Impact

  • Priority Two

    Amplify Our Presence & Reputation

  • Priority Three

    Build Sustainability

  • Priority Four

    Invest in a Supportive Organization Culture

  • Priority Five

    Championing Systems Change for Michigan Students