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Bookapalooza: 121,848 Reasons to Celebrate the Power of Books
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Bookapalooza: 121,848 Reasons to Celebrate the Power of Books

This summer, something extraordinary happened at 

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Not All Slides Are Fun: 10 Ways to Prevent the Summer Slide
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Not All Slides Are Fun: 10 Ways to Prevent the Summer Slide

Most of us are either already done with school or counting down the final days until summer officially begins. Pools and parks. Ice cream and s'mores. Bikes and bouncing. Swings…

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The Reading Crisis Is Real — and Metro Detroit’s Kids Can’t Wait
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The Reading Crisis Is Real — and Metro Detroit’s Kids Can’t Wait

There's a number that has stayed with me: 4th grade. Research has long established that 4th grade is a critical turning point in a child's education. Before that, children are…

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More Than Books: Building Brighter Futures Through Literacy
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More Than Books: Building Brighter Futures Through Literacy

As the Executive Director of Making Spirits Bright, I have the privilege of witnessing something truly special happening in our community—again and again, three times a month, in schools that…

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From Volunteer to Board Member: How Corporate Partnerships Spark Change
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From Volunteer to Board Member: How Corporate Partnerships Spark Change

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From Trailer to Treasure: 2,500 Books and a Whole Lot of Joy
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From Trailer to Treasure: 2,500 Books and a Whole Lot of Joy

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Books for Motts
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Books for Motts

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          Strategic Plan

          Ensuring Effective Communications & Engagement

          Goal #1

          Increase MSB’s visibility and presence in the larger community in order to ensure that we are able to attract more long-term supporters, donors and volunteers.

          Goal #2

          Develop strategic partnerships with key community organizations in order to ensure maximum reach and efficacy.

          Goal #3

          Continue to expand programs and partnerships with schools to ensure that we are reaching our target market.

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          Develop and implement communications, marketing and evaluation efforts to expand awareness and track MSB’s community impact.

          Building Administrative & Operations Support

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          Develop policies and procedures to ensure the efficient operations of the staff, board and overall organization.

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          Establish a budget and financial management system that allows MSB’s board and staff to be proactive in ensuring the short- and long-term success of the organization.

          Securing Funding & Financial Resources

          Goal #1

          Focus fundraising efforts on key constituencies that we believe are likely to support MSB, most notably: educators; arts supporters; foundations active in the areas of education, youth development, etc; and individuals who have connections to the Founder and/or board members.

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