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Welcome to New England School of the Arts' Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Campaign!

Arts advocates, we need your help. Since 2023, NESA has been dedicated to providing immersive arts-based education to Upper Valley youth through our summer camp and afterschool programming. This fall, we’re opening our doors to high school students for our independent day school. We could not have done this without the support of our community of students, parents, and arts enthusiasts. We know there are more people out there who share our passion and want to join our mission – Will you help us find them?

Join our peer-to-peer fundraising team for NH Gives this June 11th and 12th and help bring the transformative power of the arts to more students across the Upper Valley. Peer-to-peer fundraising is a collaborative effort where individuals like you leverage their personal networks to raise funds and awareness for a cause they believe in. NH Gives is a statewide 24-hour online fundraising event that unites hundreds of nonprofits and tens of thousands of donors to support important causes across New Hampshire. This year, an anonymous donor is matching up to $3,000 in total giving, so gifts will have double the impact!

As a peer fundraiser, you'll play a crucial role in expanding NESA’s impact and ensuring that we can continue to provide high-quality, arts-integrated education to students of all ages and experience levels. We’ve equipped you with everything you need to tell your friends, family, and communities why they should support NESA this NH Gives.

Learn more, sign up, and start spreading the word about NESA. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of young artists and thinkers in our community. We can’t wait to see what we accomplish together!

Instructions for Peer Fundraisers

June 1st: Start Preparing

Sign up as a peer fundraiser by emailing jenniferchambers@nesarts.org.
Familiarize yourself with the resources on this page, including scripts, impact data, and social media graphics.

June 5th: Spread the Word

Start sharing your NESA story on social media. Why do you believe in the transformative power of the arts?
Send personalized emails and texts to friends, family, and colleagues, inviting them to support NESA. Use our scripts below or write your own message.

June 10th: Reminder

Post a reminder on your social media channels about NH Gives starting soon.
Follow up with people you’ve contacted previously to remind them of the upcoming fundraiser.

June 11th-12th: NH Gives is Here!

Post updates on social media throughout the day to encourage donations.
Send follow-up messages to your network, emphasizing the impact of their support and the matching opportunities available.

June 13th: Thank You

Thank everyone who donated, either publicly on social media or through personal messages.
Share the success of the campaign and the difference their contributions will make.

Email Script

Subject: Immersive Education for Upper Valley Youth

Hi [Recipient],

I hope this message finds you well! I'm reaching out to share something near and dear to my heart: New England School of the Arts (NESA). I thought the cause would resonate with you because [share reason/connection].

NESA is a vibrant educational community that provides immersive arts-based education to Upper Valley youth. NESA has offered afterschool programming and summer camp since its founding in 2023, and will open its doors as an independent arts high school this fall. Everything NESA does is designed to inspire students and develop their critical thinking, creativity, and compassion.

I’m fundraising for NESA because [share personal story]. Will you join me in supporting NESA by making a donation to our NH Gives page on June 11th? NH Gives is a statewide day of giving that brings together nonprofits and donors to support important causes across New Hampshire. This year, an anonymous donor is matching the first $3,000 raised, doubling the impact of your contribution.

Thank you for your consideration,

[Your Name]

Text Script

“Hey [Recipient]! I'm fundraising for New England School of the Arts, a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring youth through arts-based education. Would you be willing to support our cause with a donation on June 11th? Your contribution can make a real difference for Upper Valley youth, and all new donations will be matched up to $3,000. Thank you for considering!”

Here is the link: www.nhgives.org/organizations/nesa

Frequently Asked Questions

NESA (New England School of the Arts) believes that the arts are a powerful way to develop youth’s critical thinking skills, imagination, and innovation. Our mission is to develop informed, inquiring minds that engage the world as compassionate, critical thinkers and artists. We offer an independent high school, summer camp, and afterschool programs that provide immersive arts-based learning opportunities to Upper Valley youth of all ages and experience levels.
Every donation to NESA helps:
- Inspire excellence and improve academic success for Upper Valley youth;
- Fuel educational and artistic experiences to build a skilled and creative workforce; and
- Bring innovative performances and exhibitions to Northern New England.
Peer-to-peer fundraising is a collaborative effort where individuals like you leverage their personal networks to raise funds and awareness for a cause they believe in. As a peer fundraiser, you play a crucial role in expanding NESA’s impact.
No, you don’t have to donate yourself. Your role as a peer fundraiser is to encourage others to support NESA by leveraging your personal network.
That’s okay! Email and word of mouth are incredibly effective tools for fundraising. You can still reach out to friends, family, and colleagues through email or in-person conversations.