ACULTUREOF & PHILANTHROPY VOLUNTEERISM
With so many opportunities to engage with CDS, our goal is to make it easy for you and your family to connect with us. Whether you are volunteering at the Fall Festival, serving on the Gala committee, or donating to celebrate our Day of Giving, we ask for your support in maintaining the CDS legacy of volunteerism and philanthropy.
As you enter our two campuses you'll notice the many wonderful facilities that enhance the education of your child each day. Much of this is due to the generosity of those that came before you. As each new family contributes toward the future, others are inspired to follow their example.
Gifts of time, talent, and treasure are essential in providing our students with the quality educational experience they receive and are vital to our culture of volunteerism and philanthropy. No matter how you choose to support CDS, we thank you.
VOLUNTEER? WHY
“VOLUNTEERS ARE THE ONLY HUMAN BEINGS ON THE FACE OF THE EARTH WHO REFLECT THIS NATION’S COMPASSION, UNSELFISH CARING, PATIENCE, AND JUST PLAIN LOVING ONE ANOTHER.”
ERMA BOMBECK
Volunteers are critical to the success of Carrollwood Day School and its students. Since our founding in 1982, our school has been able to thrive and excel due to the generosity of time from parents, grandparents, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of CDS.
Volunteers play a huge role in everything we do at CDS. We welcome your active participation to make our community prosper.
STARTED GETTING
Whether in events specific to your child's class or school-wide events, CDS strives to create opportunities for all families to become involved.
Teachers and Classrooms
Daily activities and assistance with projects/events
Communication and networking to facilitate parent involvement
Parents and Families
Events: Family Day, Fall Festival, Grandfriends Week, Patriot Pop-Up Shop, and so much more
School-wide Events
Stock the Lounge
Faculty/Staff Appreciation Week THE MISSION OF THE PTO
Our parent volunteers work in partnership with our administration and in service of our faculty. Our goal is to support the agenda of our classrooms and to foster a collaborative environment for our Carrollwood Day School students and parents.
CONTACT US AT CONTACT US AT PTO@CDSPATRIOTS.ORG PTO@CDSPATRIOTS.ORG
ZEINA BABBITT
THE PATRIOT BOOSTER CLUB
The Booster Club is an organization of parents, alumni, and friends who build and support the quality athletic and physical education programs of CDS. They assist in raising funds to enhance all athletics, including sponsored events, as well as Middle School, JV, and Varsity sports teams.
This year, during Homecoming Weekend, the Booster Club will host the annual fall Booster Club Tailgate and Patriot Run to gather the community together and welcome alumni and their families back to campus.
BOOSTER CLUB LEADERSHIP
CDSBOOSTERS@CDSPATRIOTS.ORG
WHO ARE THE FRIENDS OF THE PERFORMING ARTS?
Supporters who are dedicated to strengthening the Performing Arts Program at CDS
They provide support in the areas of:
Costuming
Volunteering at performances
Special events and performances
Supporting the Troupes at competitions
WHAT IS ANNUAL GIVING?
The Annual Giving Program, our most important giving priority, provides unrestricted funding for the operating budget supporting the academic and extracurricular programming needs of our students, faculty, and staff. Whether that is the new technology in the classrooms or sending our faculty to the latest conference for professional development, annual giving donations immediately help build a stronger CDS community.
THE PRACTICAL EQUIVALENT?
A checking account that allows the school to accomplish its daily operations.
WHO CAN SUPPORT ANNUAL GIVING?
Everyone! Our constituents of support range from current parents to grandparents to alumni and their families to corporate donors and so many others who generously support CDS on an annual basis.
WHY IS ANNUAL GIVING NEEDED EVERY YEAR?
Operating costs rise each year, therefore annual giving funds help balance the budget and keep tuition stable.
HELP US REACH
The Annual Giving Committee, consisting of parent volunteers from each grade level, will be reaching out to you with more information!
PATRIOT GALA.
The Patriot Gala is a Carrollwood Day School signature fundraising event where parents and supporters come together to move the mission of CDS forward through philanthropy. This event includes a live and silent auction along with a night filled with libations, dancing, and fun.
For decades, this has been successful thanks to the support of parents and businesses through sponsorship donations and volunteers. There are many ways to participate, which include volunteering on the Patriot Gala committee, donating auction items, serving as a sponsor, or making a donation to Give From the Heart. This event is scheduled for:
Special Events Coordinator sspencer@cdspatriots.org SHARON SPENCER
WAYS TO GIVE
GIVE ONLINE:
Make your gift or establish a pledge online with a credit card. Our website gives you the option to pay all at once or schedule payments how you wish. All annual gifts must be paid by June 30th each year.
MAIL YOUR GIFT:
PLANNED GIVING:
Leave a legacy at CDS by donating through your will or trust. Such contributions may include cash, securities, life insurance, tangible property, real estate and life income trusts, such as Charitable Remainder Trust, Charitable Lead Trust, and Charitable Gift Annuity.
Use an Annual Giving envelope or simply place your check in the mail to CDS with the memo line, Annual Giving.
GIFTS OF SECURITIES:
Alternative non-cash contributions such as appreciated assets or stocks are one way to support CDS and offer beneficial tax purposes.
MATCHING GIFTS:
Many companies have matching gift programs that support various nonprofit organizations, including CDS. The company you, your spouse, a family member, or friend works for, may match any cash or stock gift you make; often on a dollar-for-dollar basis.
SCAN HERE TO SEE IF YOUR COMPANY MATCHES!
SCAN HERE for OPPORTUNITIESVolunteer
ADVANCEMENT OFFICE OF
FELICIA ALLARD SMITH
Chief Advancement Officer
fsmith@cdspatriots.org
ASHLEY GERB
Director of Annual Giving agerb@cdspatriots.org
KATHY HINTON-SCOTT
Assistant Director of Advancement
khintonscott@cdspatriots.org
CARLI MIANNE
Alumni Engagement Coordinator
cmianne@cdspatriots.org
SHARON SPENCER
Special Events Coordinator sspencer@cdspatriots.org
