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Darian Shimy
Darian Shimy
Darian Shimy
Darian Shimy is the founder and CEO of FutureFund Technology, a fundraising and selling platform for K-12 school groups. He has 25+ years in web-based technologies, managing engineering teams, and building products.
Articles
May 9, 2025
Essential Resources and Tools for PTA Volunteers
May 9, 2025
Common Questions and Essential Tips for New PTA Volunteers
May 6, 2025
The Fundraiser’s 2025-2026 Fundraising Plan: Your Complete Calendar of Dates
Apr 29, 2025
How to Start a PTO (Parent Teacher Organization)
Apr 29, 2025
New: Boost concession sales with FutureFund’s Snackbar app
Apr 4, 2025
New: Waitlisting Now Available for Sign-Up Campaigns
Mar 19, 2025
10 Class Reunion Ideas to Make It Your Best Alumni Event Ever
Mar 19, 2025
How to Engage Alumni Through Social Media Outreach: 10 Tips
Mar 13, 2025
How to Make a Long-Term Impact as a PTA Volunteer
Mar 13, 2025
How to Handle Challenges and Conflict as a PTA Volunteer
Mar 13, 2025
How to Build Stronger Relationships with Your School as a PTA Volunteer
Mar 13, 2025
Best Practices for Communication in Your PTA
Mar 13, 2025
Fundraising 101 for PTAs
Mar 13, 2025
Event Planning Basics for PTA Fundraisers
Mar 6, 2025
How to Prepare for PTA Meetings
Mar 6, 2025
Your roles & responsibilities in the PTA
Mar 6, 2025
Key timelines & checkpoints for new PTA members
Mar 6, 2025
The First Steps to Take as a New PTA volunteer
Mar 6, 2025
Welcome to the PTA
Feb 19, 2025
What Motivates Alumni Donations for High Schools?
Feb 19, 2025
8 Different Types of Alumni Messages & How to Write Them
Feb 19, 2025
How to Write an Alumni Newsletter that Drives Donations for School Fundraisers
Feb 19, 2025
The Ultimate Alumni Outreach Email Template for High Schools
Jan 16, 2025
The Best Fundraising Software for Schools & Nonprofits
Nov 8, 2024
The Birthday Board Fundraiser: An Easy & Effective Fundraiser Students Love
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