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Your Annual Fund Donations and Parent Power built our new playground! Thanks to all who donated and particpated in setting up this wonderful new resource for fun and physical fitness
2007-2008 Annual Fund Update
As of 5-6-08, 173 families have not contributed to our Annual Fund. If you are among this group, please demonstrate your support today! There are only three weeks left to make your gift! To the 47% of our families that have already supported this campaign, THANK YOU!
If we do not reach our goal of $125,000, we will not be able to purchase the canopy for the entrance to the school as well as the shades for the windows in Mulhern Hall this summer. We expect 100% participation from our parents. Please make a gift that is appropriate for your family - any amount is greatly appreciated! It is your participation that we truly need.
Invest in Your Child’s Future Today!
By making a gift to the 2007-2008 Annual Fund, you are making an investment in the lives of the students at STM School! Tuition revenue does not even cover all of the expenses our school incurs. The funds raised through the Annual Fund help fill that gap as well as afford us the opportunity to purchase the larger items on our school “wish list”. As you know, in January, we were able to install a wonderful playground on the field as a result of the money we raised in last year’s Annual Fund.
Here’s what we can provide if we reach this year’s goal: a canopy over the breezeway at the entrance to the school to protect our children from the weather (rain and sun) as well as shades for the large windows in Mulhern Hall which will enhance the use of the LCD Projector during presentations.
We have received support from 35% of our parent community – we expect 100% participation! Please consider making a gift at a level that demonstrates your commitment to STM School without affecting the wants and needs of your family. Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who has made a gift to the 2007-2008 Annual Fund! Your support is invaluable!
Meeting the Annual Fund goal of $125,000 not only helps with the school’s payment on the multipurpose building, but if we meet our goal, then 20% will go back to the school to purchase two items: a canopy over the school entrance breezeway to protect the children from the sun while waiting for carpool and for the purchase of shades for Mulhern Hall to enhance the use of the LCD Projector in the hall, both of which will even further enhance our children’s experience here at STM.
We have LESS THAN 3 months left in this school year! I am happy to announce that to date we have raised just over $96,000 towards our Annual Fund goal of $125,000! That is amazing considering we have received support from only 32% of our school families. Thank you to those families who have already made their gifts! With 100% parent participation we will no doubt be able to exceed our goal, so please prayerfully consider making your gift today! If you have not yet made your gift, please do so soon by downloading and completing a pledge card in order to help us reach our goal! Thank you, in advance, for your generous spirit and ask that you continue to pray for the success of our campaign!
You may find the Annual Fund Frequently Asked Questions helpful. Please take a few moments to review them. If you have questions or suggestions, please contact Ansley Murphey, Director of Development, at 404-373-8456 or amurphey@stmga.org.
Annual Fund FAQ's
Q: WHAT IS THE STM SCHOOL ANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN?
A: The Annual Fund campaign is kicked off in the fall of each school year. Both financial gifts and gifts of prayer are requested for St. Thomas More School from current parents, faculty/staff, grandparents, alumni, parents of alumni, friends, and local businesses. The purpose of the Annual Fund is to bridge the gap between the actual cost of educating our students and the income we receive from tuition. Without the Annual Fund we would not be able to keep the annual increase in tuition to a minimum.
Q WHAT HAPPENS TO THE MONEY RAISED THROUGH THE ANNUAL FUND?
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STM School is responsible for $150,000 per year on the construction debt service for the multi-purpose building and remodeled school entrance and offices. The money raised through the Annual Fund is traditionally applied towards this annual payment. This year, we are excited to announce that if we reach or exceed our goal of $125,000, then 20% of the money raised will go directly back to the school towards the purchase of a canopy over the school entrance breezeway as well as shades for the large windows in Mulhern Hall to enhance the use of LCD Projector during presentations.
Q: WHAT IS OUR GOAL?
A: Our financial goal this year is $125,000. Our ultimate goal is to raise enough money through the Annual Fund to cover the $150,000 annual payment that the School is responsible for on the debt service of the multi-purpose building and renovated school entrance and offices.
Our participation goal is 100% from our parents and our faculty/staff. Last year we received 67% participation from our parents and 100% participation from our faculty/staff!
Q: HOW MUCH SHOULD I CONTRIBUTE?
A: We are truly grateful for each and every gift made to the Annual Fund. Please keep in mind that no gift is too big or too small; it is your demonstration of support that really makes a difference!
A high percentage of participation favorably influences outside sources of support (e.g. charitable foundations) when the school applies for grants.
Q: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ANNUAL FUND AND THE PTO FUNDRAISERS?
A: The funds raised through the Annual Fund and the PTO Fundraisers help us keep our tuition level at a minimum. The Annual Fund helps the School make our annual payment on the note for the new ulti-purpose building and renovated front entrance and offices. The PTO fundraisers help to pay for such items as classroom supplies, our annual artist-in-residence, tuition for faculty/staff courses, technology, and curriculum enhancement. The PTO also contributes $30,000 each year from it’s income to help the School pay for the debt service. Without the Annual Fund and the PTO Fundraisers, two very important sources of income, we would be forced to significantly increase our level of tuition. So as you can see, both of these efforts are of the utmost importance to the success of STM School.
Q: WHAT ARE MATCHING GIFTS?
A: Matching gift programs are offered through many corporations. Companies assist nonprofit organizations by matching an employee’s gift (often dollar for dollar). Please check with your Human Resources Department to see if your company has a Matching Gifts Program.
Q: HOW CAN I GIVE?
A: If you would like to make a gift to our Annual Fund, please download the pledge card and mail it with your check to STM School, 630 W. Ponce de Leon Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030.
Please give as generously as possible and know that each and every gift is truly appreciated, is 100% tax deductible, and will be acknowledged in the STM Annual Report, unless anonymity is desired.
More Questions? Contact:
Ansley Murphey
STM School Development Director
404.373.8456
amurphey@stmga.org
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