Crusader Fund Booklet

— C RU S A D E R F U N D — BUILDING OUR COMMUNITY FOR LIFE E VE RY FA MI LY . E V E RY YEAR

A TRADITION

For more than a century, Edgewood High School preparing our students with the confidence, skills

WHY YOUR GIFT TO THE CRUSADER FUND MATTERS. The Edgewood Crusader Fund is the annual fundraising effort of Edgewood High School to support the immediate needs of our school. As a private, Catholic high school, Edgewood does not receive federal, state or diocesan support. We rely on the philanthropic support of our community to bridge the $2,500 gap between tuition and the actual cost to educate each student. Your donation allows Edgewood to invest in our highly qualified faculty and staff, and enrich our student programs and resources.

ANNUAL COST TO EDUCATE AN EHS STUDENT: $15,000

YOUR DONATION: $2,500 TUITION

& FEES: $12,500

OF GIVING

has been committed to academic and personal success, and character it takes to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

BY GIVING TO THE EDGEWOOD CRUSADER FUND

YOU DON’T JUST GIVE, YOU GIVE BACK! The Crusader Fund is used to enhance the Edgewood experience for all students.

It supports all programs at EHS including academics, athletics, fine arts, student

services and wide variety of clubs. Your gift will help every student

at Edgewood reach their potential by educating the whole student

through a rigorous academic curriculum, quality extracurricular activities

and unique opportunities that embrace the Sinsinawa Dominican

values of Truth, Compassion, Justice, Community and Partnership.

EDGEWOOD STRONG Exceptional Academics.

Edgewood’s caring and supportive faculty members 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.

A faith-based environment of 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 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 is committed to sponsoring a wide variety of activities. More than 95% of our students participate in at least one activity from more than two dozen diverse programs.

The Edgewood Crusader Fund is our most important

GIVING PRIORITY.

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.

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 works to offer guidance in academic, personal, socio-emotional, and vocational related 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.

Help us reach our goal of $1.2 million by pledging your financial SUPPORT today.

DIAMOND CIRCLE Members give $50,000 or more EDDIE’S CIRCLE Members give between $20,000 and $49,999 CRUSADER CIRCLE Members give between $10,000 and $19,999 GOLD CIRCLE Members give between $5,000 and $9,999 MAROON CIRCLE Members give between $2,000 and $4,999 For generations, Edgewood High School has benefited from dedicated families who understand the importance and value of giving in order to keep our school exceptional.

Edgewood Leadership Circle members will be prominently displayed at Edgewood High School and will be honored and recognized at our annual Living the Mission reception.

WAYS TO GIVE Become a Leadership Circle member Please call our Advancement Team at (608) 257-1023

Send a check payable to Edgewood High School 2219 Monroe Street, Madison, WI 53711

Pledge to our Crusader Fund online www.edgewoodhs.org/support

IRA Distribution/Donor Advised Fund Include Edgewood in your annual IRA Distribution or give using a Donor Advised Fund

Matching Gift Obtain a matching gift from your employer Your donation may be tax-deductible

— THANK YOU — 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.

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