Everydesk

11/04/2021

If you work in a school, you know how easy it is to get siloed off from other organizations doing similar work. Our ideas can become stagnate.

"Your Student Recruitment Checklist" is a virtual workshop where you can join a small group of school leaders from across the nation as we audit our recruitment practices, share what's working, and gain fresh confidence in our efforts.

It's happening on Nov. 11th at noon CST. Registration is free!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/your-student-recruitment-checklist-tickets-201675997337

A virtual workshop giving your charter school a simple plan to gain traction this recruitment season.

10/19/2021

As a charter school staff member, it's an amazing feeling to host the perfect school open house. Guiding a school tour is fun and easy, but when it comes to the presentation, many of us have put folks to sleep (at least I have). Here's an open house deck that will make your audience pay attention. You can download the template for yourself!

www.everydesk.org/resources/how-to-create-an-engaging-charter-school-open-house-deck

You're hosting your charter school open house and are eager for parents to enroll their students. You need an engaging slide deck that will encourage families to apply. Here's how to develop a great presentation (free template included)

09/15/2021

Open enrollment is around the corner. Now is the time for schools to reflect and learn from last year's recruitment season. Here are 3 questions that will help you dodge past mistakes and imagine new opportunities.

https://www.everydesk.org/resources/which-recruitment-tactics-will-work-best-for-my-school

Open enrollment for next year sneaks up on us quickly. Rather than taking time to reflect and grow, many teams fall back on what they did last year, regardless of the results. But for those looking to improve, you are eager to discover which recruitment tactics may work best for your organization.

08/24/2021

StoryBrand Marketing Workshops help you clarify your message so that others will engage with your organization. We use the StoryBrand framework with all of our clients. That's why we are thrilled to give away one free seat at the upcoming workshop. Click the link below to enter the giveaway!
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07/08/2021

It’s the summer recruitment season, a time when many staff members abandon their offices to get out in the community and make personal connections with families.

But if your team isn't prepared with the right materials, they will be fumbling for words and scribbling phone numbers on envelopes.

Here are three things you want on hand when recruiting in person. https://www.everydesk.org/resources/3things-to-never-forget-when-in-person-recruiting

07/01/2021

Here's a fantastic episode on how organizations benefit from inviting people into a story of transformation. Schools can flex this theme with the best because they are literally transforming lives every day. Check it out! https://open.spotify.com/episode/7vuGd0qoBfXxnyUNOyRrkR?si=0850325b092341b2

Listen to this episode from Business Made Simple with Donald Miller on Spotify. In every great story, the main character goes on a journey and by the end she transforms from zero to hero. This is called identity transformation. The same is true for your marketing. When you participate in your custom...

06/07/2021

Some enrollment teams are feeling nervous as they head into summer recruitment season. Why? Applications are down. Here are some things to keep in mind to help focus your efforts. https://www.everydesk.org/resources/what-should-we-do-if-applications-are-down

Many school enrollment teams are getting a sinking feeling in their stomachs as they head into the summer months. Why? Applications are down. It’s been the most chaotic school year in memory, and the added uncertainty has affected staff’s typical recruitment plans and families’ motivations to ...

05/07/2021

Ugly websites are limiting the number of applications schools receive. Here are three quick website improvements that will take around three minutes each to complete.

https://www.everydesk.org/resources/3-website-fixes-in-3-minutes

Ugly websites are costing organizations applicants. The biggest problem I see is that most schools don’t use their website as a tool for student recruitment. A website should be the most inexpensive member of your recruitment team! Nearly all prospective parents are visiting your homepage to apply...

04/22/2021

Have your recruitment numbers plateaued? Next Thursday, April 29th, We'll be hosting a virtual workshop to help you audit your efforts and gain more traction this recruitment season. It's free to register!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/your-student-recruitment-checklist-tickets-149044240335

A virtual workshop giving your charter school a simple plan to gain traction this recruitment season.

04/15/2021

As a school administrator, you have responsibilities that always take less time in theory than they do in practice. Re-enrollment is near the top of that list. Here are a few ideas to make sure you are re-enrollment ready.
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As a school administrator, you have responsibilities that always take less time in theory than they do in practice. Re-enrollment is near the top of that list. Communication or enrollment software issues can quickly derail your efforts and add hours of work to your plate. Here are three steps to hel

03/26/2021

In what ways does your school capture the interest of prospective families? Have you purposefully designed entry points for families to get to know your school? Do you have automated ways of capturing the email addresses and phone numbers of those interested? If you're unsure of your answers, steal these ideas to generate interest.

https://www.everydesk.org/resources/5-ideas-to-generate-parent-leads

In what ways does your school capture the interest of prospective families? Have you purposefully designed entry points for families to get to know your school? Do you have automated ways of capturing the email addresses and phone numbers of those interested?