Background
Education
Sarah has a B.A. from Hamilton College and a M.P.P from Georgetown University. She is also trained in contextual evaluation and design thinking.
Research and Insights
How to turn your auction into a virtual event: Learn how one school did it in 48 hours
Annual spring auctions are substantial fundraising opportunities for financial assistance offices. The onset of COVID-19 has restricted such large gatherings, leaving development offices scrambling to decide how to proceed. As Oregon Episcopal School has demonstrated, fundraising doesn’t have to stop in a virtual world.
Can’t Do a Live Auction? How Oregon Episcopal School Took their Auction Virtual in 48 Hours
Join EAB and Oregon Episcopal School development staff and their volunteer auction chair during this event. The meeting will focus on what worked with their virtual auction, what they would change, and what they are preparing for in the next 12 months of event fundraising.
3 ways independent schools can engage alumni virtually
EAB researchers assembled three examples of how independent schools have shifted their approach to alumni engagement.
COVID-19’s major impact on independent school advancement
We believe several of the innovations related to digital engagement are here to stay, and will be a necessary component of events strategy, relationship building, and alumni outreach. See examples of how independent schools are already adapting to changes.
One school’s approach to efficient and effective virtual faculty interviewing
Since schools cannotbring candidates to campuses to do classroom demonstrations and interviews, theyare turning to virtual options. The Pingry School in New Jersey -whichEAB originally profiled for their Priority Focused Interview Schedule-is approaching interviewing in a way that provides an opportunity to get to know the candidate, while making the most efficient use of everyone’s scarce time.
Thinking of starting a crisis relief fund? Here are 9 essential considerations
When creating a relief fund there are several key considerations that schools must take into account. To help with that process, EAB has gathered examples from partner schools, and where possible, documents and links to help schools craft their own policies.
Creating a Crisis Relief Fund
Independent school communities are feeling the financial impact of COVID-19. As a result, many schools have started short-term relief funds to help with everything from staff monthly rent obligations to tuition assistance.
