River Valley Charter School Board of Trustees · February 3, 2026 · 6:00 PM
RVCS Development Committee Meeting
Committee reviewed River Valley Charter School fundraising and development activities including the Annual Fund status, plans to pursue charitable foundation applications, and the Read-A-Thon fundraising progress (as of Day 2: $10,417 raised). The committee also discussed potential staffing for development (part-time grant-writing support or a development director) and upcoming community events including a new-family event and a donor reception for gifts over $500.
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Agenda
Opening Items
I.C. Approve Minutes
Approve minutes from prior meeting.
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II.A. Annual Appeal Update & Review
Review donations to date, plan future steps, assign thank-you notes, and debrief the Volunteer Appreciation Party (compare training dinner vs. thank-you party).
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II.B. Review of Development Plan
Evaluate implementation of development goals, determine action items to stay on target, and discuss possible charitable fund opportunities (e.g., Institution for Savings Charitable Foundation; Mason’s Charitable Children’s Fund connection).
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II.C. Read A Thon (2/2-2/13/2026)
Provide status of Read-A-Thon (Feb 2–13, 2026): outreach channels, sponsor confirmations, social media posting guidance, school email announcement, reminder article for The Current, and distribution of reminder flyers to students.
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II.D. End of Year Summary - Annual Report
Decide presentation format for the Annual Report (PDF for web/email and print) and determine contents highlighting successes, partners, and donors organized by giving categories.