Volume 1 Issue 3 Fundraising

In our previous newsletters, we have shared an overview of the Clover Leaders for Educational Advancement Foundation (LEAF) and our Grant process. In this newsletter, we will go into how we support Clover School District (CSD) in achieving educational excellence – supporting innovative

and imaginative educational programs - through our fundraising program and the policies for managing our funds. To see the photos of our 2023-2024 Grant winners and read the descriptions of their projects please go to our FaceBook page, https://www.Facebook.com/CloverLEAFSC.

Why does Clover LEAF fundraise?

The goal of our Fundraising Activities is to garner financial support for Foundation programs and projects by soliciting for grants, gifts, donations and endowments as well as conducting new and varied fundraising activities. In order to accomplish this goal, we have established the following objectives:

Establish and execute a fundraising and marketing program which will support Foundation approved educational innovation and achievement to include grant writing to other non-profit

organizations. To this end we have established our LEAF monthly newsletter with the first editions being focused on informing readers about LEAF, our mission, goals and objectives and accomplishments. As we move forward, we’ll be highlighting the progress of our recently awarded

grant programs and fundraising events.

Increase community focused fundraising activities to two per school year. To accomplish this objective, we will be hosting a Gala and the Clover LEAF Cuisine “Down in the Bayou”.

Save the Date for the Clover LEAF’s Inaugural GALA on March 23, 2024, at River Hills Country Club 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Food, fun and fundraising for Clover’s educators. More details coming soon!

Join us on Thursday, Apr. 25, from 5-7 p.m. in the Clover High School Cafeteria for a Louisiana-inspired dinner prepared by the Culinary Arts students. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased online by using the QR code or in person at the District Office.

Create a database of businesses, civic organizations and individual supporters which are or would potentially be donors and student mentors. We started developing the database in March 2023 and

currently have over 350 entries with a goal to have 400 by the end of the school year.

The Board approved Clover LEAF Treasury Policy establishes clear guidelines and procedures for the management, handling, and oversight of the Foundation’s finances, including cash handling and check signing, to ensure transparency, accountability, and the safeguarding of assets. The financials of the Foundation are healthy and we are confident in our abilities to foster long term support for our CSD students, staff, and faculty for the foreseeable future. With that being said, our Foundation can only operate with the continuing support of our local community including individuals, businesses, civic and faith-based organizations. So be sure to give today via check or PayPal (see link below) to support our great Mission. Additionally, the Foundation is ready and able to partner with you in advancing our Mission of supporting academic excellence in the Clover School District. Contact us today to discuss a partnership with Clover LEAF!

The Clover LEAF prize patrol had a great time surprising our 2023 grant winners on October 20th! Congratulations to these deserving educators!

Clover LEAF was thrilled to host a table at the Heroes Luncheon on November 16th. This special event, hosted by the Clover High School Interact Club, honored our local law enforcement, fire fighters, and veterans. We thank you for your service!

As we come to a close on this year, we want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support of Clover LEAF and our mission to make a positive impact on the students and staff of the Clover School District. Your participation has meant that we have been able to provide over $15,000 in grants to Clover teachers in 2023 alone. These grants help fund innovative programs, provide educational opportunities, and ensure that Clover is able to reach excellence in the classroom everyday. As we look to the future, we are excited for the potential for growth in our grants program and community engagement. With your support, we endeavor greatly to make an impact on the over 10,000 students and staff of our community. Together, we can!

Please join us in our exciting and worthwhile endeavor, where each individual, including YOU, becomes a valuable gem in our ever-growing treasure chest – the Clover LEAF. Throughout the school year, our dedicated officers and committees will be actively disseminating newsletters and event updates, providing you with insights into our integrity, ongoing initiatives, and the ways in which you can contribute to Clover LEAF's mission of bolstering educators and students within the Clover School District. Your participation and support are essential to our collective success, and we look forward to sharing this inspiring path with you.

Your generous donation to Clover LEAF will support academic excellence by making a meaningful difference for educators and students. Please make checks, corporate matches or other gifts payable to Clover LEAF and mail them to:

Clover LEAF, Inc

604 Bethel Street

Clover, SC 29710

You may send your donation via PayPal by clicking the link or scanning the QR code below. Thank you for your support!

Contact Us:

Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/CloverLEAFSC

Email: cloverleafsc@gmail.com

Clover LEAF is a 501 (c) (3) organization and contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent the law allows. The Foundation does not provide financial support for programs regularly funded by the Clover School District operating budget. Strict management of fiduciary responsibility is a basic tenet of the Foundation.

This newsletter is published by the Communications Committee and approved by the Board of Directors of the Leaders for Educational Advancement Foundation.