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"OSSF helped me craft a smart and realistic strategic plan. They provided support and coaching that helped me set achievable goals even with limited resources available. As a result of our work with OSSF we have been able to raise money to send our students on college tours for the second year in a row. Our newsletters and marketing, grant proposals, and donor relationship management is all outsourced to OSSF. I trust them completely because I know that they care about our students, our neighborhoods, and our community. They are truly invested."

- Gia Truong
Principal, Urban Promise Academy

Services

OSSF programs include strategic planning services, evaluation and performance management coaching, administrative support, and all aspects of fund development, from campaign planning and coordination to grant writing and funds processing.

OSSF’s School Fund Service is our core service and provides principals and schools with a secure, independent vehicle for raising additional resources for school programs, activities, staff, and materials. In addition, principals participate in periodic professional development workshops with OSSF staff and other fundraising professionals.

The School Fund is available to all small schools within the Oakland Unified School District founded since 2001 and serving populations with at least 60 percent of students qualifying for free and reduced lunch.

We are also inviting schools to participate in on-going support; coaching is available to help schools create a funding plan and maximize fundraising capacity. Fund development packages and fee-for-service choices are available, depending on a school's needs.

Evaluation and Data Management services are being piloted at several schools. Please contact us if you are interested in more information.

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