The Endless Opportunities for Community Benefit
• Create scholarships from community partners to expand the reach of the school
• Involve community partners in establishing the school ’ s profile for reachable enrollment and admissions goals
• Advancement for the Head of School and CFO from successful business and education leaders in the community
• Form teacher cohorts with other schools for best practices and new ideas
• Organically spread the healthy reputation and momentum of the school through mutually beneficial relationship they learn of the diverse socioeconomic backgrounds of the school ’ s makeup , experience their welcoming attitude , and see for themselves the massive benefits the school brings to the community .
As a school makes some of these changes , it should develop opportunities for current students , parents , and community shareholders to create their own “ considered index .” Allow all invested parties to play a role in what they desire the proactive reputation of the school to be in their community . This ensures their buy in as well as future growth of the school .
Nike ’ s “ big idea ” was to reduce environmental damage and encourage healthier living . By building deeper connections with consumers , their industry , and with communities they has driven new business growth for the company . It ’ s a win-win !
Nike is a great example for private schools in developing their own “ big idea ” to create their needed changes for long-term growth and maximum community impact .