Backpacks and bonding: How one mother-son duo give back
Each summer, Julie Knopf and her son Ryan roll up their sleeves to help thousands of Boulder Valley students start school on the right foot.
PROMOTE YOUR INVOLVEMENT WITH THE IMPACT ON EDUCATION GALA
TOGETHER WE SHINE
2023 GALA – SOCIAL MEDIA & MARKETING TOOLKIT
Thank you for joining us for Impact on Education’s annual gala! We encourage you to help build excitement and spread the word about your attendance at this important fundraising event for public education. Use these resources and tips to reach your followers – and help ensure BVSD students have the resources they need, when they need them.
TIPS FOR PROMOTING
- Use the hashtags #TogetherWeShine #EducationalEquity and tag Impact on Education @impactoneducation and Boulder Valley School District @bvsdcolorado.
- Subscribe to to Impact on Education’s YouTube Channel
- Sign up for Impact on Education news and updates using our footer form.
JUMP TO: QUICK FACTS | SOCIAL MEDIA ASSETS
QUICK FACTS
- Impact on Education is an independent non-profit organization working alongside Boulder Valley School District to promote educational equity.
- Founded in 1983, Impact on Education has advocated for the success and wellbeing of students and advanced equity in Boulder Valley School District for 40 years.
- From early childhood education to college and career readiness, our work impacts students of all ages. By engaging students and empowering educators we can make sure students have the resources they need, when they need them.
- In Boulder Valley we have 56 schools and 4,000 educators serving nearly 30,000 students. The disparity is real. The opportunity is, too.
SOCIAL MEDIA ASSETS
Social media can be a great tool to help you connect with your community and share your fundraiser. Click on the bar below for sample social media posts and graphics you can include with your post. Please tag @impactoneducation in your posts!
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ATTENDEES
Share with your followers that you’re attending the Impact on Education gala with the images below!
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SUGGESTED POSTS
- I’ll be in Boulder on August 25 for the @impactoneducation #TogetherWeShine gala! If you’re attending, be sure to tag me so we can celebrate 40 years of promoting educational equity in @bvsdcolorado.
- The resilience of @bvsdcolorado students and educators strengthens our community. That’s why I’m going to the @impactoneducation #TogetherWeShine gala on August 25 to support their important work!
- The team @impactoneducation invests in the success and wellbeing of @bvsdcolorado students. I’m headed to the #TogetherWeShine gala to celebrate 40 years of history and accomplishments increasing educational equity. We can all make sure every student gets a chance.
- Last night, the #TogetherWeShine gala raised $[insert amount] for @bvsdcolorado students. Thank you to @impactoneducation for being a leader in educational equity!
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TABLE CAPTAINS
Thank you for encouraging more people to attend our #TogetherWeShine gala as a Table Captain!
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SUGGESTED POSTS
- Will you join me at the #TogetherWeShine gala on August 25 to support an organization that means a lot to me? Each year @impactoneducation engages nearly 30,000 @bvsdcolorado students and empowers 4,000 educators to make sure every student has the resources they need, when they need them.
- Join me for a journey back to the 1980s! I’m excited to celebrate 40 years of @impactoneducation supporting @bvsdcolorado students and educators on August 25. The #TogetherWeShine gala will be a night to remember!
- Counting down the days until the @impactoneducation annual gala #TogetherWeShine on August 25! Join me for a journey back to the 1980s to celebrate 40 years of supporting @bvsdcolorado students and educators. This will be a night to remember!
- Last night at the #TogetherWeShine gala, we raised an incredible $[insert amount] to empower students and educators with @bvsdcolorado. I’m so proud to support @impactoneducation – the work doesn’t stop here!
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COMMUNITY LEADERS
We appreciate your support for local nonprofits in our community! Thank you for joining our largest fundraiser of the year and helping spread the word about how we support local public school students.
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SUGGESTED POSTS
- I’m proud to support the work of @impactoneducation in our community. This year’s gala #TogetherWeShine celebrates 40 years of history and accomplishments toward #EducationalEquity.
- After 40 years of promoting #EducationalEquity in @bvsdcolorado, I’m proud to support @impactoneducation at their annual gala #TogetherWeShine on August 25. Their work should remind all of us that we shine brighter together.
- @impactoneducation is a local non-profit that resources schools and educators to support the success and wellbeing of @bvsdcolorado students. I’m proud to support 40 years of their accomplishments at the #TogetherWeShine gala on August 25.
- Last night, the #TogetherWeShine gala raised $[insert amount] for @bvsdcolorado students. Thank you to @impactoneducation for being a leader in educational equity!
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SPONSORS
Spotlight your partnership with Impact on Education. Gathering with the superintendent and district leaders, the BVSD Board of Education, and other local leaders, maximize your exposure and promote your organization at the #TogetherWeShine gala.
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SUGGESTED POSTS
- How is [sponsor name] making a difference in our community? Join us for the @impactoneducation #TogetherWeShine gala on August 25 and you’ll find out! ✨
- [Sponsor name] will be at the #TogetherWeShine gala tonight! Come and chat with us and learn how @impactoneducation is advancing educational equity in @bvsdcolorado 💪.
- I’m excited to announce that [sponsor name] will be supporting @impactoneducation at the #TogetherWeShine gala on August 25. 💛 For 40 years Impact on Education has been – and will always be – here for @bvsdcolorado. [Sponsor name] is proud to support their important work!
OUR MISSION
We provide Boulder Valley students with equitable opportunities and resources to thrive in their classrooms, careers, and communities.
The growth, success and challenges of Crayons to Calculators
Through the leadership of Impact on Education and dedicated individuals and organizations in our community, Crayons to Calculators has provided school supplies to over 130,000 students over the past 18 years.
8,000 students provided with essential school supplies
Every school across Boulder Valley School District is filled with students, educators and staff eagerly anticipating the school year ahead. Ensuring each student has access to school supplies creates equitable classrooms across all grade-levels.
