Vera Jackson Alum Featured in Atlanta Business Chronicle
Rachel Rogers, a Vera Jackson Scholarship Program alum, was recently featured in the Atlanta Business Chronicle for her work with the newly formed Cobb Sports Alliance. Rachel serves as the Sports Sales & Services Manager for Cobb Sports Alliance, which is a part of Cobb Travel & Tourism. The alliance aims to establish Cobb County as a […]
Scafidi: Georgia Public School Staffing Issue
In a report published by the Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice, Ben Scafidi, Director of Education Policy for Georgia Community Foundation, Inc. points out that Georgia public schools have increased their number of employees at a higher rate than their increase in students, yet student achievement remains low. Click here for a summary article and […]
Common Mistakes in Online Fundraising
A recent study reveals that not having a mobile-friendly website, unpersonalized email communications, and poor follow-up efforts are among common mistakes that charities make with online fundraising efforts. Read the full article here.
Video: Why Did Georgia GOAL Parents Choose Private School?
The Georgia Public Policy Foundation recently hosted a leadership breakfast celebrating National School Choice Week. Speakers included Jim Kelly, Founder of GCF, and Ben Scafidi, Education Policy Director for GCF. A video of their presentations can be viewed below.
Kelly-Scafidi GISA Presentation
Recently, at the invitation of the Georgia Independent School Association (“GISA”), Jim Kelly and Ben Scafidi presented selected results from the 2013 Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program Parent Survey. The Survey results provide valuable information that is pertinent to the marketing of private schools to prospective families. The Survey results also have implications for the state […]
Thomas G. Harris Scholarship Program Luncheon
Current recipients and alumni of the Thomas G. Harris Scholarship were invited to a luncheon at the home of Rick and Debra Gilbert in Rome, Georgia last month. Thomas G. Harris scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial need, high school academic achievement, personal character, likelihood of collegiate success and potential long-term individual contribution […]
Friedman Foundation Report on GOAL Parent Survey Results
Why do parents choose private schools for their children? What information do they consider to be important in making their choices? These are the questions answered by GOAL Scholarship parents and analyzed in a new report released today by the Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice. The report reveals that school climate and classroom management, not […]
GOAL Publishes 2013 Results
Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program, Inc., the largest K-12 student scholarship organization operating under Georgia’s Education Expense Credit law has announced its 2013 contribution and scholarship award results: http://www.goalscholarship.org/results/.
Donors Explain Why They Created Their Charitable Remainder Trusts
In a Forbes article, three individuals explained why they contributed highly-appreciated assets to a charitable trust, which could sell the assets without being taxed in the gain, secure an income payout for life, and have the remainder go to their favorite charity upon their death.Click here to read the full article.
GCF Staff Members Visit New Piney Grove Summer Math Camp
Georgia Community Foundation staff members, Kate, Allison, and Jim visited the New Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church summer math camp, where they met an incredible group of students, volunteer instructors, and mentors.