FRIENDS OF AUDUBON SCHOOL

Friends of Audubon (FoA), a parent-run 501(c)(3) organization, is the primary source of outside funding for Audubon School, a high-performing elementary school in the Chicago Public School (CPS) system. The sole mission of FoA is to raise money to support Audubon School. Formed in 2006, the organization supports Audubon School by developing, marketing, and managing fundraising events and activities. The primary goals of FoA are: ? To promote and support the academic and extracurricular programs at Audubon School ? To assist Audubon School in enriching its educational programs by securing, raising and arranging for funds and capital through fundraising activities, including special events, solicitations and grant requests ? To develop plans and strategies to identify and solicit individuals, community members, businesses and foundations for gift and grant support ? To foster business and community involvement to improve the quality of public education and assist Audubon School in achieving its educational objectives ? To educate the community on the advantages of charitable giving and to motivate prospects to make donations that benefit and promote the educational needs of the community ? To aid Audubon School in obtaining resources for improving and beautifying its facilities and grounds necessary for the well-being and safety of the school community