ReadWorks Development Committee
September 14, 2023 Agenda
- Introduction
- Brief development update for FY24
- ReadWorks pitch deck review
- Development FAQ sheet
- ReadWorks statistics sheet
Calls to Action
share readworks with your network
share strategic plan - ignite potential: readworks 2025
host a gathering / cocktail party / event
As a Board member, we are grateful for your support as we embark on our most ambitious phase to date to support priority communities with new offerings, community collaboration through district strategies, professional development, and more.
One of the greatest challenges we face is growing our community of supporters, especially those able to give significant contributions towards ReadWorks’ mission.
How the ReadWorks team can support your event
Our team is dedicated to ensuring your gathering is a success. We are willing to be hands-on in the planning process, or simply provide printed/digital materials to have available at your dinner/cocktail party.
One of the greatest challenges we face is growing our community of supporters, especially those able to give significant contributions towards ReadWorks’ mission.
How the ReadWorks team can support your event
Our team is dedicated to ensuring your gathering is a success. We are willing to be hands-on in the planning process, or simply provide printed/digital materials to have available at your dinner/cocktail party.
- Donation cards with pre-addressed envelopes
- Individual donation page (sample) to track donations made at your event
- Printed postcards with QR codes to donate page
- Site tour or introductory videos
- Staff member participation to speak on a current initiative(s)
support our corporate outreach strategy
In 2022, ReadWorks launched our first Corporate Partnership program to further support our mission and help companies complete corporate social responsibilities goals. We've created an outreach kit to help you share this opportunity with companies in you network! If you have any questions, please email Becca@ReadWorks.org.
recruit for the board / rac / ypc
ReadWorks Advisory Council (RAC)
With more potential than ever to positively affect teacher practice and student outcomes nationwide, ReadWorks formed an Advisory Council to help guide the organization through an era of great uncertainty in American education.
ReadWorks Young Professionals Council (YPC)
The mission of the YPC is to further the growth of ReadWorks, the achievement of its development goals, and to raise awareness to a large and diverse audience through the involvement of interested and energetic young professionals. Meetings are held four times a year and take place virtually. If you know someone who may be interested in joining, please share this intro doc:
readworks faqs
1. What are the top ten most important messages for ReadWorks?
2. What are the top ten research-backed “how we learn to read” statements?
3. How do you know ReadWorks works?
4. What are the main goals of the Strategic Plan?
5. Why do you have a priority audience of low-income communities?
6. What are some quick statistics that I can share?
2. What are the top ten research-backed “how we learn to read” statements?
3. How do you know ReadWorks works?
4. What are the main goals of the Strategic Plan?
5. Why do you have a priority audience of low-income communities?
6. What are some quick statistics that I can share?
