Application
The Chagrin Falls Educational Foundation is inviting applications from current district-enrolled 8th graders to serve on the CFEF Student Board in high school. This is a four-year commitment for students interested in philanthropy, fundraising, grant making, community outreach, volunteering and leadership development. Applications are emailed to all 8th graders in April and are due late May. If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Curtiss.
Mission
The CFEF Student Board is a non-profit student-run high school organization operating under the auspices of the Chagrin Falls Education Foundation. Members are district-enrolled high school students who are interested in learning about philanthropy, fundraising, community outreach, and the grant process.
Its mission is to:
- Educate students about the importance of philanthropy.
- Give students firsthand experience in grant making, fundraising, volunteering, and communal decision-making.
- Develop students’ leadership skills and prepare them for roles they may play in the future.
- Empower participants to know that they can make a difference!
Vision
The Foundation believes that it is important for students to reach out to others and to serve CF Schools. Through the CFEF Student Board, students have the opportunity to learn about the challenges facing Chagrin Falls schools and work toward improving education and opportunities for students and staff. Students will learn about community service and the skills necessary for philanthropic leadership, fundraising and grant writing.
Goals
The CFEF Student Board will:
- Provide high school students with hands on experience solving problems in the Chagrin Falls Schools
- Teach students about philanthropy, leadership, responsibility and communal decision making
- Provide a meaningful experience in allocating limited dollars to have the greatest impact on the Chagrin Falls’ schools
- Encourage reflection on values and increase confidence in the ability to both contribute and lead
- Teach listening skills and the ability to work with others with different viewpoints
- Provide a challenging opportunity and instill a spirit of volunteerism in our future adult leaders
- Learn about governance and being a responsible member of a board
- Offer a lesson for life in giving back to our community