Contact Us 610-705-6860 mforrest@ pottstownsd.org 230 Beech Street Pottstown, PA 19464	“A Year in Review” Foundation for Pottstown Schools I would like to say, Congratulations on a job well done! In a little over a year, the foundation has made a 180 degree turn around and all for the betterment for the students of the Pottstown school district. You have done the right things…keep it going! Your Foundation will become important both NOW and in the FUTURE! As every school district not only Pottstown, but throughout the country is facing serious economic shortfalls both now and in the foreseeable future. Your foundation will become increasingly important in the years ahead and you must continue the following: Keep your strong and open relationship with the school district. (You already have one of the best in the state.) Building relationships with community organizations and the Borough. Constantly let every citizen know “Who you are and what you do”…you have some great stories! Earning the title as “One of the Best in Pennsylvania” MACEF has “showcased” the Foundation for Pottstown Schools throughout both Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic area as great foundation example. The reasons why are: The Administration’s vision on the potential of an effective foundation has proven results. Terri is recognized among peers as a outstanding example of what an effective “staff person” is capable of accomplishing for an education foundation. Board of Directors is getting better organized and working properly within the committee structure Dancing with the Stars gave you creditability in the community RECOMMENDATIONS TO BE EVEN BETTER This is only the beginning and your vision must turn to the future, not only the coming year but where will you be 10 and 20 years from now. I recommend in the following: A monthly electronic Newsletter sent to alumni, donors, faculty, business and the community. The future can be ensured by staring an Endowment and Legacy Society Reach out to EVERY Alumnus both near and far. Your success will be built on on-going monthly communication and information they will enjoy reading and helping them reconnect. Once that is established, it will open all “Giving” opportunities to include annual, major and planned gifts. Keep attracting quality people to serve on the board and committees of the foundation. Build your donor base “one donor at a time” and have a software database so you don’t lose them GREAT JOB! Bob New President, Mid-Atlantic Consortium of Education Foundations Click to Read Our Case Statement