http://www.nonprofitwatercooler.com/2009/09/it-can%e2%80%99t-be-just-about-the-economy-stupid/ Just another WordPress weblog Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:43:40 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 http://www.nonprofitwatercooler.com/2009/09/it-can%e2%80%99t-be-just-about-the-economy-stupid/comment-page-1/#comment-92 Seth Bloom Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:43:37 +0000 http://www.nonprofitwatercooler.com/?p=68#comment-92 Thanks Susan for your response. Given your present experience as Interim Head of School for Kellman Brown Academy I especially apprecaite your perspective. Although I'm the first one to recognize that the economy is a genuine issue that has negatively impacted enrollment and fundraising, I remain convinced other issues must be considered and there's room for improvement with operations that can positively impact the bottom line. Thanks Susan for your response. Given your present experience as Interim Head of School for Kellman Brown Academy I especially apprecaite your perspective. Although I’m the first one to recognize that the economy is a genuine issue that has negatively impacted enrollment and fundraising, I remain convinced other issues must be considered and there’s room for improvement with operations that can positively impact the bottom line.

]]> http://www.nonprofitwatercooler.com/2009/09/it-can%e2%80%99t-be-just-about-the-economy-stupid/comment-page-1/#comment-61 Susan Detwiler Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:14:17 +0000 http://www.nonprofitwatercooler.com/?p=68#comment-61 I agree! Yes, the economy has hurt the day schools -- there are more families than ever on tuition assistance. But these families are still trying to send their kids to day school, which means the desire for the education is still there. Their reasons for putting themselves in this position could be powerful messages for those who still have money in their pockets. The schools have to do a better job of putting those messages out there and engaging the passion people feel for a day school education, in order to inspire them to give. I agree! Yes, the economy has hurt the day schools — there are more families than ever on tuition assistance. But these families are still trying to send their kids to day school, which means the desire for the education is still there. Their reasons for putting themselves in this position could be powerful messages for those who still have money in their pockets. The schools have to do a better job of putting those messages out there and engaging the passion people feel for a day school education, in order to inspire them to give.

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