Share Education Services

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Partnering Financially with SHARE

How does SHARE make a difference for families living overseas?

In the 1990’s, many families moved into Russia, Ukraine and Central Europe. But many of these families struggled with providing education for their English-speaking children. Because of limited education resources, many families returned home prematurely, frustrated and disillusioned. At about this time expatriates living in Central Europe were so concerned about the problem that they established SHARE Education Services to assist parents in the daunting task of providing for their children’s education

Why should I give to SHARE?

SHARE is cost effective because it has no salary or benefits expenses. All SHARE staff serve as members of various international serving organizations and are on-loan to SHARE, receiving their personal support through these agencies. This means that all of the money contributed to SHARE can go directly toward programs and operations.

Does SHARE work cooperatively with other international agencies?

Fifteen international sending agencies have agreed to serve as sponsors of SHARE Education Services. Each agency pays a nominal annual fee, which entitles its personnel to reduced-fee services. Sponsoring agencies each appoint one person to serve as a SHARE Board Member.

What financial needs does SHARE have?

As funds are available, SHARE will increase the number and the frequency of conferences in locations that are accessible to English-speaking families. These conferences provide instruction for parents, testing of children, and consultation on children's education issues. In addition to these program services, SHARE offers encouragement, fellowship, and nurture. An investment in SHARE is an investment in effective world service. (See SHARE Operational Expenses, and SHARE Special Project Needs).

What impact will my gift make?

SHARE'S service is limited only by the funds available. The number of families we serve is directly related to funding. Because contributions to SHARE go directly to service projects, every dollar received can expand the services we provide to families overseas. Given all of the expense in getting families to the countries where they serve, the work of SHARE in helping to keep them serving productively is one of the most cost-effective investments an organization, business, or individual can make.

What are some of SHARE’s Financial Needs?

SHARE Operational Expenses – SHARE provides services in Hungary at our International Office and on-location throughout Europe, Russia, and Central Asia. The following listing reflects major annual operating needs of SHARE:

EXPENSES
Travel and conference expense for Western Europe	$6,000
Travel and conference expense for Central Europe	$6,000
Travel and conference expense for Russia and Central Asia	$10,000
Annual Family Education Conference in Hungary	$10,000
Equipment purchases	$2,000
Electronic communication (telephone, internet, Fax)	$3,000
Annual Staff Training Workshop expenses	$3,000
Annual Planning Conference expenses	$1,500
Travel Expenses for recruitment and public relations	$6,000
Participation in professional development conferences	$6,000
Representing SHARE at international conferences	$6,000
Budapest office rental expense	$18,000

SHARE Special Project Needs

The following projects are those that SHARE will implement when funding is available:Design services for SHARE information brochures

EXPENSES
Additional resources for Budapest Resource Library	$5,000
Family Education Conference in Western Europe (pilot)	$7,000
Laptop computer and data projector	$2,500
Equipment upgrade/replacement	$10,000
Provide a copy of Fitted Pieces to each family attending a conference	$5,500

Are my gifts tax-deductible?
Yes! SHARE is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) charitable education organization incorporated in the State of Michigan and licensed to solicit donations. We issue receipts for all gifts.