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It covers many K-12 products – including Financial Edge NXT , the On products , Smart Tuition , and Raiser ’ s Edge NXT – all with the goal of connecting your school , your families , and your data into one . There is power in unity .
This will help your school create an environment where your students and families feel connected to your school at any point during the day . This plays a huge role in your school ’ s relevance in their life . How your school uses technology can go a long way toward accomplishing this .
In today ’ s tech connected world , there are software packages that allow your school to communicate and interact with your families daily . The right software package also can help you keep track of your enrollment and tuition , your website content , and your student progress . More than that , though , a solid integrated software program , such as the one offered by Blackbaud , can help you continue the community beyond graduation . This keeps your students connected to your school tradition for the rest of their lives . It helps you develop on-going fundraising for your school ’ s long-term financial success .
All of this adds tremendous value to your school . While some people value academics higher than others , some people value the relationships formed in the community . Still others value the sports . The more value you offer your students and families , the stickier your school becomes . As your families see how valuable and relevant you are in their lives , they won ’ t ever want to disconnect .
Finally , relevance in today ’ s education requires making your students smarter . The smarter your school looks to your students and families – and the smarter you make your students – the stickier you become .
Mike decided to make Mountain Prep “ smarter ” and “ stickier ” by creating a STEM program for 9th-12th grade . This rigorous program will attract students . The sticky academic program will allow him to expand his sports program . He ’ s also committed to utilizing innovative technology that will connect the people and data in the community . Families will appreciate the value , tradition , and relevance of Mountain Prep .
Just as your school wants to see your students succeed , Blackbaud ’ s suite of software is designed to accelerate the success of your school and to make it so sticky , your students will be family for life . To find out more about how Blackbaud can help make your school sticky , visit http :// k12 . blackbaud . com / products .