Reaching Underserved Students Without Access to World Language Programs Through “My Dream Speaks”

Raul BustamanteRebecca Anderson, Program Manager

PURPOSE

EVALUATION

• To enhance world language programming for NYC elementary students who are underserved by raising funds

• “ My Dream Speaks” is a premiere fundraising event to finance a unique language education program

I would like to thank GLP, my preceptor, Rebecca Anderson & Michelle Tong for their guidance throughout the internship.

SIGNIFICANCE

METHODOLOGY OUTCOMES

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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Academic benefits

Professional Opportunities

Registration

• ensure seamless registration process

Guest Lists

• organize guests list prior to start of MDS• organize through spreadsheets

Silent Auction

• Create "Master List"• A list with all items donated for the auction

Communication• Maintain constant contact with donors

Ask Letters• send corporate ask letters by e-mail

Step by Step Approach

• Event invites supporters for this movement and in honoring the people that are making a difference in the lives of these children today

• Target NYC schools where students receive 70-100% free or reduced cost lunch

Silent Auction Donations

Confirmed Asked OutNo N/A

Ask Letters

Corporate ask letters sent out/received successfully

CommunicationConstant contact with donors to act as potential attendees

Guests ListsRSVP's compiled to Google Sheets for tracking purposes

Ensuring Seamless RegistrationBrown Paper Tickets