Imagine the opportunity to rally a school community and build engagement around a 225th anniversary? The history, the alumni base, the numerous ways the school positively impacts the lives of its students. It’s a truly momentous occasion.
Where do you even begin the planning process? What outcomes do you want to tie to the celebration? How do you frame the event?
Berwick Academy, a Pre-K-12 private school in Berwick, ME knows first-hand what this all means — the school just celebrated its 225th.
The architects of Berwick Academy's 225th (Tracey Boucher, Director of Communications, and Stephanie Caswell, Director of The Berwick Fund and Leadership Giving) join us in this episode of Blackbaud K-12’s Get Connected Podcast to break down their entire planning journey. Hear everything from how they decided on the celebration's main 225th themes to the methods used to measure success! Have a big event coming up? Don't miss this episode!
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