Become a Founder
Become a Spreading Hope Founder
Spreading Hope seeks to partner with founders planning to launch a God-centered school in under resourced communities in or near a major U.S. city. We believe that there are not enough private God-centered schools serving low-income students, and that God can raise up a new generation of visionary leaders to lead new God-centered schools for children of the city.
Qualities of a Founder
- Have joined us for a Hope Academy Plunge
- Deeply committed and driven to pursue biblical justice
- Visionary and theologically astute thinker
- Entrepreneurial
- Self-aware and committed to continuous improvement
- An experienced, results-oriented and results-proven leader
- A strategic thinker
- A strong communicator with charisma
- Cultural competence and experience in multi-ethnic settings, able to build strong relationships with all stakeholders
1. Plan
14 months pre-launch
We facilitate an initial one, five and ten year strategic plan and help you outline a path to launch.
2. Inspire
11 months pre-launch
We help you inspire Partners with a case statement, a vision event with Russ Gregg, and careful follow-up.
3. Enroll
9 months pre-launch
We guide as you canvas your area to enroll target families and raise awareness.
4. Hire
3-5 months pre-launch
We help you hire teachers and staff, including a search for your director of development.
5. Train
Staff development week
We help you to train your staff on key processes (fundraising, family ministry, classical education and cultural competency).
6. Launch
September-July of launch year
We advise you in your launch year as you contextualize and adapt the model.
Hope Academy is a flagship for our Christian schools. The development and growth of Christian schools like Hope Academy is so encouraging. CSI is excited by the school planting efforts of the Spreading Hope team.
The Spreading Hope Network has been a Godsend for our Board of Directors and leadership. Their help with fundraising and communication planning and infrastructure, access to Hope's documents and model, as well as prayer and encouragement, has helped us start well.
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