Want to Raise ONE Million Dollars for Your Charter School—Without Grants, Galas, or Guesswork?
Join this free masterclass and learn proven frameworks from leading philanthropists and sales experts who’ve helped schools raise millions.
40% of charter schools close by year ten—don’t let funding be the reason.
We’ll show you how to design a high-performing, financially resilient school that attracts major donors.
Register for the MasterclassBuild a Fundable School Vision that Attracts Six- and Seven-Figure Donors
Welcome to The Million Dollar School Fundraising Blueprint
A LIVE virtual masterclass for charter school leaders ready to secure transformational donations and fund their biggest visions.
- Build a school vision donors want to fund
- Avoid the top 3 mistakes that kill big gifts
- Ask for six- and seven-figure donations with confidence
- Move from bake sales to transformational fundraising
- Turn your board into confident fundraisers
- Pitch your school with clarity and conviction
- Design a donor-ready school model
Yes, It Really Is Possible!
With the right message, leadership, and systems, schools like yours are securing six- and seven-figure gifts—and gaining long-term fiscal confidence.
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In The Next 90 Days, You Could…
- Secure your first six-figure pledge towards a new lab
- Build a scalable fundraising plan
- Gain donor confidence in your vision
- Launch a capital campaign to expand or own your facility
- Free your school from financial uncertainty
The right strategy with high levels of execution will make all the difference. We’ll cover it all in The Million Dollar Fundraising Event!
INTRODUCING
The Million Dollar School Fundraising Blueprint
If your charter school is:
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Struggling with unstable funding,
- Under-enrolled and underperforming,
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Dependent on small grants, book fairs, or wrapping paper sales,
- Cutting critical resources and staff from your school's budget,
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Lacking a message that excites donors…
…then you're not alone. But you're also at risk.
Capital needs—facilities, buses, technology, renovations—can bankrupt a school if not planned and funded correctly. Many schools face long-term fiscal damage after taking on high-interest loans, bad leases, or construction overruns.
This virtual masterclass will show you how to avoid those traps—by attracting the right donors who want to fund your vision.
Most schools are guessing their way through fundraising. This training will give you a proven roadmap.
Register for the MasterClass NowWho is Leading The Million Dollar School Fundraising BluePrint Event?
SESSION 1 (June 19th 11:15 EST)
Major Gifts 101
Ben Starling III – Founder, Southern Philanthropy
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Trusted advisor to nonprofit and philanthropic leaders globally
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Raised the largest cash gift in Scripps Research Institute and The Museum of The Bible's history
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Helps organizations create donor-centered fundraising systems that have generated hundreds of millions of dollars in philanthropic gifts
Ben will teach Major Gifts 101 - From his A-Z Guide to Raising Major Charitable Gifts for Your Organization
SESSION 2 (June 19th 12:15 EST)
The Secret To Selling Your School
Paul Martinelli – International Speaker & Sales Strategist
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Built 5 multi-million-dollar companies
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Generated over $1 billion in client revenue
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Trains leaders to communicate with confidence and close transformational sales
Paul will teach the million dollar mindset, how to communicate a strong value proposition and certainty to the donor.
SESSION 3 (June 20th 11:00 - 1:00)
Designing and Leading a "Million Dollar Donor-Ready" School That Inspires Investment
Dr. Tom Miller – CEO, Leaders Building Leaders
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National expert on charter school leadership and governance
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Author of The Ten Indicators of High-Performing Charter Schools
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Guides and leads high performing schools in designing and building operational models that attract major donors
Donors don’t just invest in great ideas — they invest in schools that are structured for success and led with clarity. In this session, Dr. Tom Miller will walk you through the critical design and leadership decisions that create confidence, attract major gifts, and fuel long-term growth.
Why I Invited Ben and Paul to Equip You...
Over the past 15 years, I’ve worked with dozens of consultants, trainers, and advisors—but when it came time to design this training, I knew exactly who to bring in.
Paul Martinelli has been my coach, mentor, and guide for over a decade. His sales programs helped me completely transform my mindset, my confidence, and my financial success. I’ve used his methods to grow Leaders Building Leaders and close hundreds of thousands of dollars in business and partnerships.
Ben Starling helped me craft the vision and strategic fundraising plan that resulted in a $9.5 million grant for Seaside School. He continues to guide our $10 million major gifts campaign, and his donor-first approach has elevated everything about how we fundraise.
These two men didn’t just teach me how to raise money.
They helped me lead with clarity, ask with confidence, and fund a vision worth building.
Now we want to help you do the same.
Full Event Schedule
Thursday June 19th
11:00 Kickoff
11:15: Major Gifts 101
12:00 Q and A/Special Guest
12:15 The Million Dollar Mindset
1:15 Q and A/Special Guest
Friday June 20th
11:00 Designing a Donor-Ready School
12:00 Crafting a Vision Donors Can’t Resist
12:30 Leading with Clarity and Confidence
This Event Is For...
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Executive Directors and Heads of School
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Board members and foundation directors
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Development, advancement, and enrollment leaders
- Charter school finance directors
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Anyone responsible for funding a school’s vision and long term success
Your Host
Dr. Tom Miller is a nationally recognized expert in charter school leadership, governance, and strategic planning. As the author of The Ten Indicators of High-Performing Charter Schools and a Global Gurus Top 30 Education Leader, Tom has helped dozens of schools navigate crisis, lead successful turnarounds, and build sustainable models for growth.
Dr. Tom Miller currently serves as Executive Director of Seaside School, where he leads a $40 million campus expansion and oversees a $2 million/year fundraising strategy. In 2024, he secured a $9.5 million grant —proof that with the right systems and strategy, schools can access transformational funding.
“Paul’s sales training transformed how I connect with others. Learning to adjust tone and language has opened more doors and made my communication dramatically more effective.”
- Russell Shaw, Entrepreneur
“Ben's expertise helped us craft a compelling case for support and donor relations plan that has resulted in unprecedented community investment and our largest donations to date!"
- Tom Miller, Executive Director
“With Tom’s guidance, we expanded 40%, grew our surplus from $300K to $1.1M, and now manage $40M in assets. He’s been our go-to for over a decade.” — Michael Satterfield, Board President, PCCS
- Michael Satterfield, PCCS Board Chair
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