ENHANCING THE EDGEWOOD EXPERIENCE 2021/2022
F U N D RA ISIN G AT EDG EWO O D HIGH S C HO O L O F THE S AC RED HEA RT
WHY we FUNDRAISE in addition to charging TUITION For 140 years, Edgewood has remained committed to providing the community with an affordable option for families seeking an exceptional high school experience centered on academic, spiritual, and personal development. Edgewood has not charged tuition equal to the cost the school incurs to educate each student and maintains a substantial need-based financial aid program. This results in a financial “gap” that requires Edgewood to raise more than $1 million annually to support the school’s general operating needs. As a private Catholic high school sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, Edgewood receives no federal, state or diocesan financial support. Our financial ability to meet the changing needs of our student body rests entirely on a combination of tuition and fees; income from outside business agreements; and the charitable support of our current families, alumni, parents of alumni and friends of EHS. Throughout Edgewood’s history, our students have benefited from the work of a gifted and dedicated faculty and staff. We have been fortunate to partner with families who take an active role in the education and formation of their children. We have also been blessed to receive both the financial and volunteer support needed for enduring and meaningful success. This brochure provides a summary of the fundraising initiatives that Edgewood undertakes to provide the most meaningful, values-based high school experience possible. With numerous options, we hope you find a way to support Edgewood High School in a way that works best for you. We strive for 100% participation as this helps to secure grants from foundations and other organizations to enhance our offerings. Every gift matters, no matter the size.
FUNDRAISING for the PRESENT and FUTURE WHY YOUR GIFT to the CRUSADER FUND MATTERS. The Crusader Fund helps subsidize every Edgewood student and provides additional need-based financial aid for families who are unable to afford an Edgewood education. We rely on the support of our community to bridge the $2,500 gap between tuition and the actual cost to educate each student. Your donation helps us enhance the Edgewood experience for all students.
ANNUAL COST TO EDUCATE AN EHS STUDENT: $15,000
YOUR DONATION: $2,500
TUITION & FEES: $12,500
WHY YOUR GIFT to the ENDOWMENT MATTERS. Since the 1970s, donations to the Sr. Kathleen O’Connell Endowment have allowed the high school to combine gifts from multiple donors into a single account. This money is invested for the purpose of ensuring the school’s future financial security and guaranteeing that an Edgewood education will be available for generations to come.
WHY YOUR GIFT to the CAPITAL CAMPAIGN MATTERS. Capital campaign gifts help to address the important enhancements in our school that allow us to build on tradition, create an improved learning environment for our outstanding students and strengthen Edgewood High School’s competitive position for the future.
TOGETHER we’re BUILDING our COMMUNITY for LIFE Events Edgewood is a community. Events offer the opportunity to support a great cause, meet new people and see old friends.
Crusader Kickoff and EAA Raffle To kick off the school year with an opportunity for parents to mix and meet, the Edgewood Athletic Association (EAA) sponsors a gathering for all Edgewood parents, alumni and friends. The raffle drawing ($100 per ticket) is held and offers a chance to win a variety of prizes, including $10,000. Proceeds from the event benefit the athletic program.
E Club The E Club helps fund the long-range needs of Edgewood High School athletics. Proceeds donated to the E Club are used to address specific projects/needs of the athletic programs and/or facilities. The E Club holds an annual spring event, generally with a distinguished guest speaker, to update members on how funds have been used and to attract new members. Annual membership in E Club is $1,000 or $10,000 lifetime.
Encore Edgewood has outstanding, award-winning programs in the arts, from theatre and music to writing and visual art. Like the athletic program, these offerings for students have special needs for equipment, facilities and consumable goods. Encore has a dedicated mission of providing support for the arts. Annual membership in Encore is $1,000 or $10,000 lifetime.
E.J. Wilke Golf Outing For over 20 years, the EHS Athletic Department has hosted this event. The golf outing honors beloved Earl J. Wilke, a former faculty member and coach with longtime ties to the school. Individual, group and hole sponsorships are available, as are other sponsor opportunities.
Homecoming Week Come home to Edgewood this September! This week includes the annual Edgewood in the Community Service Day along with the Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony, football game and other events and activities.
Leadership Circle Recognition Event Donors contributing $2,000 and over last year will be welcomed and thanked at this exclusive event.
Appeals Throughout the year, our Edgewood community will receive written appeals asking for support. Examples of our appeals include Community for Life, year-end solicitation and the athletic season tickets mailing.
~ Recognition of Annual Giving ~ LEADERSHIP CIRCLE DIAMOND EDDIE CRUSADER GOLD MAROON
$50,000 or more $20,000 — $49,999 $10,000 — $19,999 $5,000 — $9,999 $2,000 — $4,999 Members’ names will be prominently displayed at Edgewood
Sales and Memberships
Holiday Mound Bread Sale Enhance your celebration of Thanksgiving and the Christmas holidays by purchasing a number of the delicious bread offerings from the bakery of the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa.
Holiday Poinsettia Plant Sale The Edgewood Athletic Association sells poinsettias for the Christmas season. Poinsettias can be purchased online or by returning a form to the Athletic Office or any Athletic Association board member. The poinsettias also make great corporate holiday gifts. Plants are usually delivered by the first week in December.
Alumni Association Lifetime Memberships Become a lifetime Crusader! Alumni memberships are available for all EHS graduates for just $250 and discounted to $100 for graduating Seniors. For included benefits, please see our website.
E Club Lifetime Memberships Support Athletics by becoming a lifetime E Club member - $10,000.
Encore Memberships Support Fine Arts with a lifetime membership to Encore - $10,000.
Types of Giving
Crusader Fund The Edgewood Crusader Fund is our most important annual giving priority. Your donation supports the immediate needs of our school, enhancing the Edgewood experience for all students. It supports all programs including academics, athletics, fine arts, student services and a wide variety of co-curricular activities.
Mazzuchelli Grant Contributions to the Mazzuchelli Grant Fund provide tuition assistance for over 40 percent of our families each year. Endowment Giving Gifts to the Sr. Kathleen O’Connell Endowment are paramount to the future financial security of our school and are invested in a portfolio overseen by a committee of financial professionals appointed by the high school. Restricted Endowment - Student Aid Contributions to this fund allow us to make an Edgewood education more accessible to area families. Gifts of a minimum of $10,000 can be used to start a named tuition grant and recognize someone who has been influential in your life. Campaign Giving Support the efforts to enhance the physical environment where our students learn and live out our Sinsinawa Dominican values as we meet the current and future needs for innovation, collaboration, access and security. Memorial Giving Donations to the school in memory of a deceased loved one can be designated to the area you wish to support.
Planned Giving Include EHS in your estate plan and become a member of the Heritage Society. Planned gifts (remembering Edgewood in your will or naming the school as a beneficiary of an insurance policy) are a way to remember Edgewood in your estate and to make a larger gift than you may have thought possible.
~ Recognition of Lifetime Giving ~ CRUSADER COURT OPAL SAPPHIRE RUBY EMERALD DIAMOND
$1,000,000 or more $500,000 — $999,999 $250,000 — $499,999 $100,000 — $249,999 $50,000 — $99,999
High School and will be recognized on our website.
PLATINUM GOLD SILVER BRONZE
$25,000 — $49,999 $10,000 — $24,999 $5,000 — $9,999 $2,500 — $4,999
We are EDGEWOOD STRONG Edgewood aspires to provide an exceptional high school experience where every student is inspired to study, reflect and take action in pursuit of a purposeful life. Exceptional Academics Edgewood’s caring and supportive faculty work with individual students to build a foundation that allows them to achieve their full potential. Over $10 million in scholarships are awarded to graduates each year, with nearly all attending top colleges and universities across the country.
Faith, Service and Leadership Excellence EHS provides a faith-based environment for a religiously diverse student body who take pride in fostering personal and spiritual growth. Students put the values of Truth, Compassion, Justice, Community and Partnership into practice fulfilling a minimum of 100 hours of volunteer service in their four years at Edgewood.
Extracurricular Activities Co-curricular activities are an integral and valuable part of a student’s high school experience, and Edgewood sponsors a wide variety of activities. More than 95% of our students participate in at least one activity from more than two dozen diverse offerings.
Award-Winning Fine Arts We are proud to offer our students a broad range of opportunities in the performing and visual arts, where students learn skills and form lifelong friendships. Our new McKinley Performing Arts Center provides an unparalleled experience for all students.
Student Support The Student Services Department offers guidance in academic, personal, socio-emotional and vocational areas based on each student’s uniqueness. Counselors foster individual growth, providing students the resources they need to be successful in high school and beyond.
Outstanding Athletics Crusaders have long been recognized for their incredible achievements, winning over 40 WIAA state championships with 75% of students participating in at least one sport each year. Our athletes maintain an average 3+ GPA and provide thousands of service hours.
HOW to GIVE
Online Visit our website at www.edgewoodhs.org/support Mail Send cash, credit card or check payable to: Edgewood High School Attention: Development Department 2219 Monroe Street, Madison, WI 53711 Phone Call our Development Team at (608) 257-1023 x133
AmazonSmile - Select EHS as your preferred charity at smile.amazon.com and 0.5% of eligible purchases will be donated to the school. Donor Advised Fund - Recommend a grant to EHS from your Donor Advised Fund. DAF’s provide immediate tax deductions and tax-free growth on your original contributions. IRA Charitable Rollover - Donors age 70½ or older may give directly from an IRA to EHS without paying federal income tax on the distribution. Matching Gifts - Make an even greater impact with your donation, if your employer offers a matching gift program. Planned Gifts - By including Edgewood in your estate plan or as an insurance beneficiary, you make a meaningful contribution for generations to come. Recurring Gifts - Go to www.edgewoodhs.org/support to schedule your gift as a monthly or yearly automatic payment. Sponsorships - Become a sponsor for our Edgewood events such as Edgewood in the Community or the E.J. Wilke Golf Outing. Stocks and Securities - Gifts of stocks and securities can be a tax-advantaged way to support Edgewood. The 2021-2022 Edgewood Fiscal Year ends on June 30, 2022.
— THA N K YO U — Your contribution is critical to the success of our school and key to maintaining and enhancing the Edgewood Experience for students as they become members of our Community for Life. Your donation may be tax-deductible.
EDGEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL 2219 MONROE ST, MADISON, WI 53711 EDGEWOODHS.ORG • 608.257.1023
2021-2022 FUNDRAISING CALENDAR EVENTS July
Athletic Season Tickets Mailing
August 28 Crusader Kick-Off September 15
Edgewood in the Community Service Day
September 17
Leadership Circle Recognition Event
September 18
Athletic Hall of Fame, Homecoming Football Game & Other Activities
November 3
Giving Day
November
Holiday Mound Bread Sale
November
Holiday Poinsettia Plant Sale
December
Year-End Appeal
February
E Club Event
March Encore Event June
E.J. Wilke Golf Outing
Please refer to our website (edgewoodhs.org) for updated dates and events.
Yes, I support and value an Edgewood education and would like to DONATE to the following: Name _________________________________________________________________ Maiden Name _________________________ EHS Class ________________ Email ____________________________________ Phone (H) (C) _______________________ Address ______________________________________________ Donation Amount $_______________________
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*Online donations can be made at: EDGEWOODHS.ORG/SUPPORT
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