The Evolution of K-12 Fundraising | Vlog Episode 2
https://youtu.be/_vVyMc71NMA "Why is it that I have to buy something in order to support my child?" is the question that Livingtree CEO Gary Hensley poses. Over the last decade, there…
How a School Program Saved Thousands by NOT Using Snap-Raise
What Every School Program should know about Snap Raise Fees
The Basha High School Air Force JROTC program in Chandler, AZ, like many other school organizations across the country, depends on fundraisers to cover the costs of their program's equipment,…
How School Districts are Funded | Vlog Episode 1
https://youtu.be/0MSy-HFfutQ Do you know how school districts are funded? Livingtree CEO Gary Hensley took a moment in the first of our new vlog series to address the confusion of where…
Crowdfunding Platforms | The Beginning of Livingtree Give
https://youtu.be/5pR0105g2K0 In this video, Livingtree CEO Gary Hensley talks about the beginning of Livingtree Give and why he originally started the company. "I wanted to take an opportunity to talk…
Some school districts ban crowdfunding, others embrace it
How to Choose the Right Education Crowdfunding Platforms
Some school districts are choosing to ban sites like DonorsChoose, while others aren't giving up on the benefits. Find out how your district can overcome the challenges.
EdSurge Crowdfunding Report Lists Livingtree District as “Paving the Way”
EdSurge Crowdfunding Report Lists Livingtree District as “Paving the Way”
Online fundraising is a growing area in K-12, and crowdfunding has exploded onto the scene over the last decade. While many students, families, teachers, and schools have embraced this new…
Livingtree Engage Platform for Family Engagement, with web and mobile app
Livingtree App – Parent Engagement Software Built for Success
There's a platform and app built specifically for family engagement.
New Leaderboard Fundraising Feature for Livingtree Give
Livingtree Give Launches “Leaderboard” Fundraising Feature
Livingtree Give just added a little competition to education fundraising… We’d like to introduce the “Leaderboard” Feature! The "Leaderboard" feature is an option that you can choose to set up…
The Family Engagement Benefits of District-Wide Parent Communication
Tips on Enhancing Parent Teacher Communication Using Technology
Sixty years of research have led to family engagement strategies like Family Academic Socialization, Home Visits, Phone Calls, Parent-Teacher Conferences, and Academic Nights. However, a commonly overlooked component is the…
Can Technology Improve Family Engagement?
Can Technology Improve Family Engagement?
Every model of reform has as a necessary component: the idea that families need to be connected to learning. Family engagement is therefore not a nice-to-have, but a MUST-have if…