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The Brookfield Education Foundation is proud of it's accomplishments through the years.
Accomplishments — July 2007–June 2008
- Developed project video and new brochure
- Tried town-wide newsletter mailing. Learned that it is better used to keep donors informed of BEF activities.
- Installed fundraising database
- Held ribbon cutting event for Brookfield TV & Video Studio, which was our biggest project to date ($35,000)
- Had successful “Our Big Fat Brookfield Wedding” event, which was near capacity and netted substantial profit. Governor Rell was at the wedding ceremony.
- Had successful direct mail fundraising campaign, up 6% vs. previous year
- Funded eight programs:
- Pedometers for Rise & Shine intergenerational walking program at HHES
- Arbor Day/Bluebird Day 2008 for Brookfield Community, with educational walking trail at HHES
- Hand-in-Hand tutoring program at HHES, with intergenerational tutors
- Heart rate monitors for WMS Physical Education classes
- Learning to listen program at WMS
- Visual presenter at CES
- Worms & Ants for kindergarten classes
- Gender specific
reading materials for classroom library at HHES
- Agreed to next major program: the Still River Greenway Interpretive Trail ($20,304), to be completed in 2009
Accomplishments — July 2005–June 2006
- Generated $474 from innovative E-4-E program
- Raised substantial money from signature masked ball, with over 180 attendees
- Had second successful direct mail fund drive, up 38%, with 9.4% return rate (vs. 15% prior year)
- Provided seed money for teen leadership - Capturing Kids Hearts program at Brookfield High School
- Got “Operation Respect” banner donated to HHES
- Contributed to BHS one book program, co-sponsoring Mordecai Gerstein, author
- Committed to matching funds for renovation of Brookfield Historical Society Blacksmith Shop at Gurski Farm
- Initiated mini grant program, with $2,000 allocated to program
- Continued raising funds for TV studio
- Gained continued support from McCaffrey Realty Professionals
- Had guest speaker (Bob Babcock, founder Cheshire and Branford Education Foundations), motivating us to focus on R&D approach to programs, and initiate ambassador program
- Increased volunteer involvement (E4E, mini grant committee, event committee, growing volunteer list)
- Provided funding for Key Club start-up at Brookfield High School. This is a student run organization, which is run like a business, and focuses on child’s issues. It is part of the Kiwanis Club.
Accomplishments — July 2004–June 2005
- Shifted major project focus from greenhouse to community TV & video production studio.
- Continued to build awareness via Channel 17 and other local media.
- Designed and printed brochure, with design donated, and printing done at cost. Gained agreement to have three town Boards indicating support in brochure. Photography also done pro bono.
- Funded Anti-Defamation League program at Brookfield High School, in partnership with Brookfield Public Schools
- Executed personally targeted direct mail campaign for TV studio, resulting in 50 local individuals and 11 local businesses donating.
- Developed E-4-E program with Brookfield Parks & Recreation Department.
- Agreed to co-fund author honorarium at Brookfield High School
- Have active fundraising committee, who are planning Beaux Arts signature event for 10/29/05, with invitation design and printing donated.
- Raised donations for studio
- Received science lab tables as donation from Goodrich ($650 value).
Accomplishments — October 2003–June 2004
- Learned about Education Foundations
- Formed nine-member Board of Directors
- Developed Mission Statement
- Determined strategic approach to projects and fundraising
- Incorporated in State of Connecticut
- Granted non-exempt status with IRS
- Developed by-laws
- Established priority projects
- Created logo
- Facilitated Praxair $25,000 donation for Brookfield Town Library to replace computers and printer
- Achieved positive press – Front page coverage of Danbury News Times and live WLAD interview
- Realized growing interest among community
- Focusing on first major high visibility project – greenhouse
- Opened free small business checking account
- Soliciting gently used equipment
- Received pro bono services for graphics, legal and financial work
- Introduced Brookfield Education Foundation to Board of Education and Ch. 17 Brookfield community
- Gained agreement to proceed with greenhouse from Board of Education
- Got on Municipal
Building Committee agenda for 6/15 meeting
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