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| | The Annual Fund is the top fundraising priority at All Saints’ as it enables the School to meet its highest current priorities and helps balance the annual operating budget. At independent schools, tuition is intentionally set lower than the actual cost in order to make the enriched education available to more students. Gifts to the Annual Fund help bridge the gap between tuition income and the total cost. |
| Q. | Why do we need the Annual Fund? | | A. | Without the Annual Fund, tuition would be nearly $3000 more per student! For parents, making a tax-deductible contribution to All Saints’ is better than having non-deductible tuition raised even higher. In addition, we receive gifts from grandparents, former parents, alumni, friends, businesses and foundations that help to strengthen the School and enrich our programs. |
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| Q. | How much should I donate to the Annual Fund? | | A. | Every gift makes a difference, whether large or small. Annual Fund gifts range in size from under $10 to over $50,000. Large gifts help to ensure the school’s economic strength and opportunities for growth, but a gift in any amount is important and appreciated as it demonstrates the donor’s commitment to All Saints’. Participation is extremely important—our accrediting agencies (CAIS, NAIS, NAES) and foundations that provide grant funding what to know that our community is supportive. We track participation percentages for our Board of Trustees, Faculty/Staff, and Parents. |
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| Q. | Can I pledge today and fulfill it later, or make a gift in installments? | | A. | Yes, to both questions. We ask only that you fulfill your pledge by June 1. Funds received after July 31 are credited toward the Annual Fund of the following school year. |
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| Q. | May I restrict my gift for a specific purpose? | | A. | While most gifts to this fund are unrestricted, our donors may choose the following specific programs: |
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The Annual Fund Serves ... Financial AidAll Saints’ Day School makes Financial Aid available to families who would otherwise be unable to attend. Annual fund gifts designated for Financial Aid help to provide educational opportunities for our families. Learn more about Financial Aid at All Saints’. |
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| Professional Growth Our faculty members are lifelong learners who design innovative curriculum and participate in regular professional growth and development. Gifts designated for Professional Growth help supplement this program. |
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| Faculty Salaries All Saints’ values our talented and experienced faculty, and is committed to providing competitive compensation. Gifts designated for Faculty Salaries honor their expertise. |
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| | Annual Fund
by the Numbers
| 2010-2011 Goal |
$625,000 |
Total Raised
(as of 02/03/2011) |
$713,987 |
| PARTICIPATION |
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| Board of Trustees |
100% |
| Faculty/Staff |
100% |
| Parents |
92% |
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| Founders' Society |
$50,000 + |
| Head's Circle |
$25,000 + |
| Scholarship Circle |
$15,000 + |
| Leadership Circle |
$10,000 + |
| Fellows |
$5,000 + |
| Sustainers |
$3,000 +* |
| Benefactors |
$1,000 + |
| Patrons |
$500 + |
| Sponsors |
$250 + |
| Friends |
$100 + |
| Friends |
up to $99 |
* Donors at the Sustainer Level or above will be invited to a reception in the spring. |
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