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  • Building coalitions: A new requirement of many grant applications

    First, what is a coalition, exactly? A coalition is a group of organizations that collaborate to work on improving a larger social problem. The idea behind a coalition is that a group of organizations working together will have a larger impact on the social problem being addressed than a single organization operating on its own.… READ MORE →

  • How to capture the effects of parent engagement for funders

    One of the most important parts of a grant proposal is the outcomes section. The outcomes you outline in a proposal must be specific, measurable, and attainable. That being said, talking about the effects of parent engagement can be difficult, as the positive effects of parent engagement are diverse. Writing about parent engagement outcomes: Through… READ MORE →

  • Advice on how to approach a funder

    One of the best ways to improve your chance at securing grant dollars is by getting to know staff at the foundation or any other type of grantmaker from which you are seeking funding. However, we know there are many barriers that exist for getting in the door and speaking with those who believe to be… READ MORE →

  • Expanding parent engagement to include culturally diverse families

    Reflecting the changing demographics of the United States, students in our schools are more diverse than ever. According to data from the National Center for Education Statistics, from 1993-2003, minorities increased as a percentage of total public school enrollment, from 34 percent to 41 percent. That means your school’s parent engagement initiatives should include strategies to… READ MORE →

  • Searching, identifying, and beginning the grant writing process

    Before thinking about writing grants, it is important to ensure you have a streamlined process for searching, identifying, selecting and then prioritizing grant opportunities. Here are a few ideas for beginning the process of grant writing. How does my organization find the right grants? As we talked about in a recent blog post it is important to… READ MORE →

  • Locating funding to support family-based/family engagement initiatives

    Here is a short list of sources, examples, and databases that can help you identify both private and public funding options for your family engagement initiatives: Federal Funds There are many sources of monies from departments, offices, bureaus and centers at the federal level. For instance, the U.S. Department of Education confers Title 1 funds… READ MORE →

  • The importance of parent engagement: A list of research and thought leadership

    The following scholars and influencers are what we at Families and Schools Together, Inc. consider to be a select list of the current thought leaders in parent engagement. Along with offering ideas and methods for improving the school-family alliance, as well as identifying the most effective components of parent engagement programming, each influencer validates the… READ MORE →