The RenewaNation Review 2020 Volume 12 Issue 1 | Page 44

Step Three: Prepare a Prescribed Plan to Engage Stakeholders After carefully analyzing the influence and impact stakeholders can potentially have on the school, create a plan to engage these stake- holders. This matrix should be created by key school leaders and will include activities, events, meetings, and various communication methods to employ involving stakeholders. Assigning ownership of these efforts is critical for effective deployment. “UNDERSTANDING HOW STAKEHOLDERS CAN BE INVOLVED AND THEN TRULY PLACING THEM IN AREAS WHERE THEIR GIFTS AND TALENTS CAN BE USED WILL GROW YOUR CHRISTIAN SCHOOL.” Sample Stakeholder Engagement Plan Fall Festival Community Fair/Expo Walk-a-thon Fundraiser PARENTS X X X GRANDPARENTS X X DONORS X FACULTY & STAFF X X X STUDENTS X X X CHURCH BODY PASTOR X X X BOARD MEMBERS 44 Offsite Leadership Retreat X X COMMUNITY X X X Primary Lead James R. Paul B. Ruth F. Sara A. Date 10/15/19 3/1/20 4/15/20 6/15/20 Status COMPLETE ON PLAN NEED ADDITIONAL PLANNING RESOURCES SCHEDULED