Dear Country Day Parents,
Today is the official launch of our Country Day Fund (CDF) campaign. The Country Day Fund is the cornerstone of our yearly fundraising. The CDF bridges the financial gap between tuition paid and the actual cost of educating students at ACDS. As is the case at virtually all independent schools, tuition and fees do not cover the full cost of educating students. Strong support of the Country Day Fund by parents, grandparents, alumni, and friends of the school ensures the cost of tuition remains affordable.
Each year, our community’s collective contributions provide us with the financial flexibility to enhance our programs and enrich our students' educational experience. Annual Giving fills a critical portion of our operating budget, but the impact of your donation does not end there. Before outside donors commit resources to Country Day, they want to see a fully invested community – one that believes in the school, its values, and its mission. Participation in the Country Day Fund is an indicator of our community’s shared commitment to the success and sustainability of the school and sends a powerful message to other donors. Country Day has 100% faculty participation. We have 100% Board of Trustees participation. Now we need 100% parent participation.
Whether you give $10 or $10,000, know that your gift has an immediate and meaningful impact on each student’s daily experience.
Every dollar counts. Every gift matters. Every donor makes a difference.
While gifts to the Country Day fund are unrestricted, which means we can utilize them as necessary to fulfill the mission of the school, we prioritize key areas each year. This year’s priority is the creation of a Maker Space—a space equipped to allow students to create, design, problem-solve, prototype, and develop the critical thinking and 21st-century skills that the future demands. This space will foster hands-on learning, integrate innovative technology such as virtual reality, robotics, and coding, and promote our mission of “providing a challenging learning culture where all students can become creative, innovative, future leaders.”
The Country Day Fund campaign begins today, September 21, and runs through October 30. Pledge cards will be sent home with each student today. Our Country Day Fund goals are $80,000 and 100% family participation.
2020-2021 Country Day Fund gifts, pledges, and payments are accepted through June 30, 2021. Cash, checks, credit cards, securities, and corporate matching gifts are all accepted. You may also donate through our secure online form.
