Only 25 Gifts Needed to Reach Claremont
Giving Challenge By Thursday!
Calling all Parents, Grandparents, Alumni, Alumni Parents to Uplift the Gift.
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Highlight Video Conveys the Magic of Change!
Inspired by Bronnie Ware's quote, "Embrace the seasons and cycles of your life. There is magic in change," we've focused our lens on magic moments.
While the year has been marked by pivots and adjustments, The Colorado Springs School is committed to delivering unparalleled educational experiences whether on campus or during
e-Learning. Together, let us be inspired, show gratitude, and be humbled by all that we have accomplished and will continue to work toward.
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Why is Fundraising Important at CSS? |
The powerful combination of tuition and philanthropy bridges the gap of the true cost of educating a CSS student. During a typical year, that gap represents about $2,600, but after spending nearly $150,000 in COVID-19-related expenses, the average gap per student soars beyond the budget. Your philanthropic dollars to the Annual Fund applies to the school's operating budget and signature programs, in addition to mitigation costs.
For nearly 60 years, parents, grandparents, alumni, alumni parents, foundations, and friends have collectively lifted up The Colorado Springs School. From acquiring our 28-acre campus to maintaining and building 10 buildings, which house distinctive learning spaces for our current thinkers and problem-solvers, we acknowledge that we stand on the shoulders of giants. At this historic time in history, we must protect the school's assets and leverage our resources innovatively to deliver the school's mission of preparing students for a dynamic world.
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Opportunities to Learn More
Each family received a personalized mailer articulating the goals of the Annual Fund. Now, staff and members of the Board of Trustees are making phone calls to families to engage in discussions about giving. We've shared the hype for Annual Fund in carline to create top-of-mind awareness and to make sure the needs are well understood. In a year when we can't always connect, please take a moment to share a conversation, roll down your window, or drop in on a Google Hangout Meet {Virtual} Annual Fund Q & A. Join Director of Advancement and Communications, Jessica L. James, on Thursday, November 5, 2020, and/or Tuesday, November 10, 2020, from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. to learn more about fundraising goals, ways to give, tax credits, and our culture of philanthropy as a 501c3 educational nonprofit.
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Claremont Society Challenge; Seeking Gifts of $1,962+ |
This year, an inspired group of donors has stepped forward with a $50,000 challenge gift to launch our Annual Fund. We've been challenged to secure 60 gifts at the Claremont Society level of $1,962 or more by November 12, 2020. To meet the challenge, these gifts must be paid in full or coordinated through an automatic recurring monthly payment ($1,962/10 months = $196 per month) with the Advancement Office.
But wait! Can't give a Claremont Society level gift of $1,962? Give a personally meaningful gift to unify our support as a community. Every gift counts -- high parent participation across the board demonstrates a core commitment that is viewed favorably when we apply for grants and funding outside of the school.
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