Annual Auction
Many thanks to everyone who participated in the auction this year. Volunteers, donors, guests and sponsors all helped raise over $82,000 for Kent School this year. Of that $31,500 will be earmarked for improvements in technology. THANK YOU.
Several parents have inquired about making additional purchases
for the Wishing Tree. You can do that through the Spirit Store or
whenever you happen to be on campus. Stop in Tricia Cammerzell’s
office to purchase an item to improve a classroom, playground or athletic
program.
We’re closing in on the end of the school year, and the end of our fiscal year follows close behind. Please make your Osprey Fund donation. Each year we strive for 100% parent participation. With 100% participation, Kent School becomes a more attractive candidate for Foundation support. At this point we’re at about 30% participation. We’ve got a long way to go. Make sure your gift is counted and recognized in our Annual Report.
The Osprey Fund
2005 Turkey Bowl
If you have never made a gift, please do so this year – whatever the size – to help us reach our $100,000 goal! If you are an annual Osprey Fund donor, consider increasing the size of your gift, if possible. You can pledge your gift over the course of the school year. When trustees are welcomed to the Board, they are introduced to their financial responsibility by being asked to make Kent School one of their top three giving priorities while they serve. Take a moment to consider that. While your children and granchildren are here, what better investment can you make? As an alumna/us, what better way to thank the school that has given you the foundation you're building on today? And, for parents of alumni , you might consider a donation your way of acknowledging the difference Kent School has made to your family.
What is the Osprey Fund? How do I make a gift? Why are percentages so important? What is the deadline? Can I make a pledge? Can I pay by credit card?
Leadership Circle
Kent School recognizes those donors who make gifts of $1,000 or more to the Osprey Fund as members of the Kent School Leadership Circle. Your gifts ensure a strong foundation for our Osprey Fund and for the financial viability of Kent School. We sincerely thank you for making this investment in our students, our teachers and the future of Kent School. Leadership Circle donations can be made as cash or stock gifts or, through installments on a pledge during the fiscal year July 1 – June 30.
Community Scholars Fund
Established in 2003, the Community Scholars Fund provides scholarships to students in our regional community who have been accepted to attend, but whose families are in need of financial assistance. CSF goes beyond traditional financial aid, by providing aid for families who may not enter the admission process for financial reasons. Our goal is to make a Kent School education possible for every child regardless of economic circumstances. For more information, call the Kent School development office at 410.778.4100, ext. 12 or email: development@kentschool.org
What is the Osprey Fund?
Osprey Fund gifts are unrestricted funds that are used to bridge the gap between what tuition covers and our actual operating expenses. The auction also helps bridge this gap. Tuition covers approximately 85% of the school's expenses leaving approximately $200,000 a year to be raised. Additional or unforeseen expenses can increase this amount.
How do I make a gift?
Gifts can be made in the form of check made payable to Kent School, cash, stock transfers, and credit card. (see credit card details below). For more information, please contact the development office at 410.778.4100, extension 12 or email: development@kentschool.org
. On-line gift giving is on the horizon!Are gifts-in-kind or restricted gifts counted toward our goal?
The Osprey Fund is a budget balancing fund. Because gifts-in-kind and restricted gifts are generally made to fund an item, project or program not included in the budget, the money (or gift) cannot be counted toward our fundraising totals. The donors are, however, counted in our constituency percentages.
Why are percentages so important?
As with all independent schools, Kent School reaches outside of our immediate families, trustees, faculty and staff to raise funds from foundations and corporations. The primary gauge these groups use to determine the health of the school is our percentage of support from our closest friends. 100% giving from trustees, parents and faculty sends a message that we are not only financially viable but internally vibrant. Conversely, low percentages will be seen as a ‘red flag’ and could cause the school to be turned down for grants. Furthermore, the greater the number of gifts, the lower the burden on each giver.
What is the deadline?
Kent School's fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30.
Can I make a pledge?
Yes. Many people choose to space their gift out over the course of the fiscal year. The development office will send reminders at intervals determined by the donor. All pledges must be fulfilled by June 30.
Can I pay by credit card?
Yes – rack up those frequent flier miles by making your charitable gifts with your credit card.