Annual Fund 2007-2008
The Annual Fund is a yearly appeal for donations to support the current operations of the School. Annual Fund monies are raised and spent within the same year; they are part of the school budget. These gifts enhance the day-to-day life of every student and faculty member by supporting academic programs, faculty development, the arts, technology, the library, financial aid, as well as maintenance and improvements for the School’s physical plant. We rely on gifts from alumni, parents, and friends to help make this happen.
Participation by every family in the School is expected. A family’s gift, regardless of size, signifies its commitment and dedication to The Advent School. Last year gifts from parents ranged from $5 to $15,000 with over 96 percent of parents participating. One of our important goals this year is to come even closer to 100 percent participation. Such high participation levels help the School in its efforts to successfully solicit grants from foundations and other major donors.
To recognize and encourage our donors, several gift levels have been established:
1961 Society
Boston Skyline - $15,000 and above
Faneuil Hall - $10,000 - $14,999
Old State House - $5,000 - $9,999
Charles River - $2,500 - $4,999
Esplanade - $1,000 - $1,499
Friends of Advent
Hatch Shell - $500 - $999
Swan Boats - $250 - $499
Frog Pond - to $249
Young Alumni Giving
Cub Club - to $99
How can I make my gift to the 2007-2008 Annual Fund?
Gifts of cash, made as outright gifts or payments towards pledges, are the most common form of support. Checks should be made payable to “The Advent School,” earmarked for “The Annual Fund,” and sent to: Development Office, The Advent School, 15 Brimmer Street, Boston, MA 02108. You can also make a secure payment online by clicking the donation button below:
You may wish to make a pledge and pay in installments, up until June 30, 2008, the end of the School’s fiscal year. Extending payments over time offers more flexibility and often allows donors to make a larger gift. If you would like to use a credit card to pay installments, please contact the Development Office to make arrangements.
Gifts of securities are also an option. If you intend to give a gift of securities, please call (or have your broker call) Starr Snead, Acting Director of Development, at 617.742.0520, ext. 32, about the stock transfer process. Please do not register stock certificates in the School’s name. Please consult your financial advisor to clarify any tax advantages such gifts may have for you.
Matching Gifts - Many employers offer programs that match or even multiply an employee’s charitable contributions. The process is simple and can increase the effect of your gift dramatically. Listed below are some of the corporations and foundations that have provided valuable support through Employee Matching Gifts to The Advent School:
Charles Schwab Foundation
Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation
Fidelity Foundation Matching Gifts to Education
FleetBoston Financial Foundation
John Hancock Financial Services
March & McLennan Companies
Massachusetts Development Finance Corporation
Merrill Lynch & Co. Foundation, Inc.
Pioneer Investments
Verizon Foundation
Washington Mutual Matching Gift Program
You may be able to double or even triple your gift if your employer offers a matching gift program. In most cases, all you need to do to initiate the matching donation is to complete a form, available through your employer.
Find out if your employer will match your gift!
