Bringing Sustainable

Programs to Life

Innovations Academy

Beth FosterSustainability Programs Director

Beth@innovationsacademy.org

PlanningResources● US Dept of Education -

Green Ribbon Schools● NWF Eco Schools● Green Schools

Initiative

Key Partners● School Districts● Administration● Custodial● Faculty● Students● Parents● Community Groups

Implementation● Start Slow● Troubleshoot● Request Feedback● Build in Stages

Engagement

● Administration● Staff● Students● Community

Program Success must be tied to engagement

Community

● Community Associations● Volunteer Groups● Schools● Local Businesses

Collaborate with neighborhood groups

Connect

● Conferences● Seminars/Trainings● Community Forums● Networking Groups● Nonprofits

Collaborate and connect

Invitation

● Nonprofits● Higher Education● Volunteers● Families

Join forces with experts

Communication

● Newspapers● News Letters● Blogs● Social Media● Local TV Stations

Share your story

Ask

● Sponsorships● Fundraisers● Donations● Grants● Connections

Never miss an opportunity

Beth FosterSustainability ProgramsCommunity Liaison

Innovations AcademySan Diego, California

858-271-1414Beth@innovationsacademy.org

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