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MAFE launches fall fund drive, aims for just over $50,000 to support classroom grants and Angel Fund
Summary
Representatives of MAFE presented the board with a fall fundraising campaign that seeks to raise slightly more than $50,000 for classroom grants, student enrichment and an "Angel Fund" assisting families in need.
MAFE representatives asked the Mahtomedi School Board to help promote a fall fundraising drive that aims to raise a little more than $50,000 to support classroom grants, student enrichment and the district Angel Fund.
Mara Winky, identified in the meeting as a member of MAFE's board, said the organization supports Mahtomedi Public School District through "fundraising and hand out student grants, for scholarships, for students who are looking for some support after they graduate" and by funding classroom technology, enrichment activities and occasional capital needs. She introduced Nora Slavic as "our new executive director of MAFE."
Winky outlined examples of how gifts are used and gave specific examples of giving levels discussed in the presentation: "$50 you can support mental wellness resources in our schools," "$100 helps with student enrichment activities," "$2.50 could provide some significant professional development opportunities for teachers," and "$500 would support a classroom grant." She said donors can designate their gifts to particular funds, including the Angel Fund, which Winky described as providing "essential supplies to families in need in our district," such as weekend backpack food, care-closets and gas cards for transportation. "Our goal is to raise a little over $50,000 this year," she said.
Director Regan, who serves as the board representative to MAFE, encouraged board members to participate in the employee and board giving campaign and urged 100% participation by the board when possible. The board was shown a QR code to direct gifts online and was told that payroll deduction options are available for staff.
MAFE provided context that requests for assistance are higher than in past years and that the Angel Fund is "evergreen" — an ongoing, continuous need.
The presentation concluded with Winky leaving informational flyers with a QR code for online giving.
Why it matters: MAFE funds classroom-level innovation and direct family assistance; the organization’s drive and the examples supplied give board members and the public a clear sense of how modest donations are intended to be used.
