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BestPrep and Allstate Partner for National Don’t Text and Drive Week

Publish on November 3, 2014 Categories -

BestPrep will partner with Allstate to make teens more aware of the dangers of taking their eyes off the road during National Don’t Text and Drive Week, November 17-23.

Texting while driving increases a teen’s accident risk 23 times. Volunteer Allstate agents from across the metro will spend time in high school classrooms talking with students about the risks of distracted driving – like texting and talking on the phone – as well as the economic impact of driving decisions.

RBC Wealth Management to be honored with Humanitarian Award

Publish on November 3, 2014 Categories -

BestPrep is honored to present RBC Wealth Management with our prestigious Humanitarian of the Year award. The award will be presented at the annual Birdies for BestPrep event on January 24, 2015. For more than 30 years, RBC has played a major role in the development and success of BestPrep. RBC was a founding member of The Stock Market Game program in 1991, has been a longtime eMentors participant, and continues to be one of the premier sponsors of the Educational Forum. A presentation of the

$5,000 Match Gift Doubles Your Impact When You Support BestPrep

Publish on November 3, 2014 Categories -

Support BestPrep with a donation on Give to the Max Day! On November 13, every donation we receive at our GiveMN page gives BestPrep the chance to win a cash prize. A generous BestPrep donor has offered a special challenge, matching all gifts up to $5,000 on Give to the Max Day. But don’t wait– you can now schedule your gift for Give to the Max Day. Just go to our GiveMN site, make a donation anytime between now and end of day Nov 13th and your gift will count towards our Give to the Max Day total.

We are hiring!

Publish on September 9, 2014 Categories -

BestPrep is hiring! Our eMentors program is growing and we are looking to add three part-time staff to our team. This is a fun, flexible opportunity to work with students, teachers, and volunteers. Check out the posting on the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Job Board.

Summer wrap-up: What did you do during summer vacation?

Publish on September 8, 2014 Categories -

Nearly 400 students and teachers kept learning alive this summer by participating in our summer programs. Check out the recap of each program below! Students get creative at Minnesota Business Venture A gas delivery service, a pillow that syncs with your iPhone, and a phone charger that uses walking to power up are just a […]

Educators: Incorporate free interactive opportunities into your classroom

Publish on September 8, 2014 Categories -

As students start applying for their first job, deciding their future career path after they graduate, and trying to choose the best field of study based on the company or career, teachers are often looking for ways to help them make the big decisions. Classroom Plus is a FREE service for teachers to request a business volunteer to cover career-related topics in the classroom. To request a speaker, simply fill out the request form and

Include BestPrep in your Workplace Giving

Publish on September 8, 2014 Categories -

Fall often marks the beginning of company workplace giving campaigns. Did you know that most campaigns will allow you to designate your gift to a charitable organization like BestPrep? If your organization partners with United Way for workplace giving, this option is referred to as United Way’s Donor Choice. Please read the instructions below to […]

Allianz Life, Allstate, and Wells Fargo top BestPrep’s 2014 donors

Publish on September 8, 2014 Categories -

BestPrep wrapped up its 38th fiscal year on August 31st having raised a record $1.38 million for our educational programs. For the third consecutive year, our top donors were Allianz Life, The Allstate Foundation, and the Wells Fargo Foundation/Wells Fargo Advisors. The common thread between these three organizations is their deep commitment to improving the […]