Leadership for Students Activities - March 2015, NASC Edition - (Page 5)

Questions & Answers Better Awareness for Charitable Projects Q Our student council is very active, hosting at least one project or activity each month and sometimes two or three simultaneously. In the past, projects have usually been short-term and more traditional, at least for what people think of as student council activities. This year, however, our council members were motivated to do a different kind of service project: a month-long campaign to raise funds for a local charity. In our planning meeting, we've discussed the fact that a lengthy project needs to be tackled differently in terms of how students approach promotions, and we are looking for advice. What should my students be considering as they outline their promotion ideas? A When projects stretch over long periods, they can sometimes be more akin to campaigns, which, as the adviser mentions above, may require different promotional approaches. Additionally, councils will need to build awareness of the cause or purpose of the project. It's important for the school and community to understand what the project is supporting as much as it is for them to know MARCH 2015 5

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Leadership for Students Activities - March 2015, NASC Edition

Editor's Note
Questions & Answers
Take Note
Being a Leader
From the Director
Rise to the Challenge
Shrink Your Credibility
Ward off Compassion Fatigue
MIddle Level Activities
Scholarships & Awards
Lessons for Leaders
Activities Exchange
Things to Do

Leadership for Students Activities - March 2015, NASC Edition