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This new Student Philanthropy Program
provides experience and information about fundraising, offers interactions
with alumni and donors, and helps to organize annual Graduating
Class Campaigns.
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Student Philanthropy Program Overview
>> WHAT
Join together with your fellow students and become involved in
the advancement of Manhattan School of Music in a new and ground-breaking
program.
>> WHY (only
a few reasons)
- Strengthen the School in a group and community effort.
- Learn first-hand about raising money for artistic projects
— knowledge vital to your career.
- Interact with supporters of MSM who are professionals in many
fields.
- Get early access to a network of thousands of alumni.
- Enhance the value of your Manhattan degree.
>> HOW
- Attend special workshops for students about fundraising
for your projects.
Workshops were held in the Spring 2008 semester (February 28 and
April 10), created specially for students, that addressed questions
about cultivating donors, organizations, and foundations for special
projects (To read about these events,
click here.) Look for future workshops in the 2008
– 2009 academic year.
- Learn about what the External Affairs department does
and why. To read a message and overview of the External
Affairs Department,
click here. To read about Alumni Affairs events and activities,
click
here.
- Volunteer just two hours a semester for the Student
Philanthropy Program. Options include interacting with
special guests at a donor party this spring. (Details and event
options will be available in September.)
- Apply to be a Student Representative on MSM’s
Alumni
Advisory Council. Application and guidelines will
be posted on this page soon.
- Graduating Students: Register early for the Alumni
Online Community.
In fall 2007 the School launched its first-ever Online
Alumni Community which includes a password, protected Directory
that's completely searchable and an online Class Notes page. The
launch was a success: to date we have had almost 1,400 alumni
from around the world register and begin using the Directory.
We are offering graduating student the opportunity to register
before they graduate for this free service. All you need to do
to take advantage of all the community has to offer is to proceed
through the registration process to establish a User ID and password.
For instructions on registering, visit our Alumni
Directories page.
- Graduating Students: Help inaugurate the Campaign for
the Class of 2008. See details below.
>> WHO
Our Leadership Team (still in formation) currently includes faculty,
current students, and alumni:
Faculty members: President Robert Sirota, Karen Beardsley-Peters
(MSM ’81), Phillip Kawin (MSM ’85), and Maitland Peters.
Current students: Julie Castor, Christina Fountain, Ana Lorenzo,
Margaret Peterson, James Rodgers, Jorell Williams, and Jillian Zach
Alumni Council members: Brenda Earle (MSM ’04), Jackie Venable
(MSM ’81), and Justin Bischof (MSM ’90, ’92, ’98)
Staff contacts:
Gina Taglieri, Director of Development, gtaglieri@msmnyc.edu
John Blanchard, Director of Alumni Affairs, jblanchard@msmnyc.edu
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Class of 2008 Campaign: Give a Gift of
Thanks
Thank your parents.
Thank your grandma.
Thank your teacher.
Thank your best friend.
(Anyone you wish.)
In recognition of your gift of $20.08 to the Class of 2008 Campaign,
we will mail Thank You Certificates** to three recipients of your
choosing.
It’s our way of saying thank
you.
The Class of 2008 Campaign helps support the Annual
Fund through a group effort to strengthen the School.
** Suitable for framing, each certificate will bear the School’s
official seal and will be signed by President Robert Sirota. The
certificates will read:
Manhattan School of Music
has received a gift in honor of
[Recipient’s Name] from [Student’s Name].
This gift to the Annual Fund is a means of expressing appreciation
for the role you have played in the student’s life.
FRIENDS
CIRCLE SPECIAL:
Get all the benefits of Friends Circle membership PLUS
the three Thank You Certificates!
Through April 15, all graduating students in
the Class of 2008 are offered the Thank You Certificates**
when they join the Friends Circle at any level. Benefits of
joining the Friends
Circle include Manhattan School of Music Library borrowing
privileges after graduation, invitations to special events,
and networking opportunities with other young professionals.
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- To make a gift: please download and print the
Class of 2008 Campaign form by clicking
here.
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