ANNUAL GIVING 2018/19
GOT QUESTIONS?
FAITHFUL GIFTS, FOREVER FLOURISHING
What is The Viking Fund? The Viking Fund is the annual giving initiative of Lakeland Christian School. Throughout each school year, LCS families and friends provide financial gifts to help with important school enhancements – benefitting every student. Contributions to The Viking Fund are given in addition to tuition and fees, and help LCS continue to provide a vibrant experience for children and young people.
Why have an annual giving effort? Providing excellent Christian schooling is expensive — especially in a comprehensive K4-12 school. LCS strives to offer outstanding opportunities in academics, the arts and athletics and in the variety of co-curricular activities that enhance the educational experience. As God continues to bless LCS with higher levels of enrichment, this progress includes increased financial obligations.
Doesn’t my tuition cover everything? Unfortunately not. With the breadth and depth of opportunity at LCS, tuition and fees simply do not cover all of the expenses for a dynamic school like Lakeland Christian.
Then why not increase tuition more? This strategy would be an easy solution but not the right one. The LCS leadership always wants to keep tuition increases as gentle as possible to make a Lakeland Christian education accessible to as many families as possible. Gifts to The Viking Fund greatly help in this effort.
How will my gift be used? Students are the direct beneficiaries of gifts to the Viking Fund. Depending on how much is raised over this school year, the following significant enhancements will be made:
Cafeteria Structural changes will increase efficiency and functionality, with the goal being less time spent in line, with more time at the lunch table.
Campus Safety A number of upgrades are planned, including additional security cameras, fencing improvements, different locks, additional lighting, etc.
Who should give? The entire LCS Community! Board members, faculty and staff made their commitments at the beginning of the school year. Now parents, grandparents and other family members are encouraged to show their support too! Faithful giving keeps tuition increases to a minimum while still providing for the excellence families have come to expect. Alumni and alumni parents also give because they believe in their school’s mission and they want to provide for the students who now follow in their footsteps.
How much should I give? As with all stewardship giving, that’s up to you and God. We simply ask for all in the LCS Community to give something. Please consider an amount that is in keeping with your capacity to give. Participation – at some level – is truly the key because your gift, regardless of the amount, will be an encouragement to our faculty and staff who equip the next generation.
How is my investment recognized? Unless you tell us not to, Viking Fund contributions are recognized in the school’s annual report. Donors of $1,000 or more become members of The Viking Society.
How do I give, and when? Simply complete the form on the next page and mail it in the enclosed envelope. And, of course, you may give online at lcsonline.org by scrolling down on the homepage and clicking on GIVE. Choose a one-time gift or make a commitment to give on a monthly or other regular basis during the school year. Appreciated securities, real estate or other items of value are also accepted. Giving commitments should be completed by June 30, 2019.
YES! We want to bless LCS with a Viking Fund gift for 2018-19.
✂ Enclosed is our gift of: $500 $250 $100 $50 $25 Other_________________________ I/We want to join The Viking Society by committing to: $2,500 Longboat Legion $15,000 Chairman’s Circle $1,000 Oarsmen $10,000 Headmaster’s Council $5,000 Blue & White Alliance Name _________________________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________________ City __________________________________ State ____ Zip ____________ Cell Phone _________________________ Email ____________________________________________
You may also provide your gift or pledge online at lcsonline.org. The LCS Advancement Office can assist you with any questions or gift planning. Call 863-688-2771 or email Steve Wilson at swilson@lcsonline.org.
“... give in proportion to the blessings you have received from the Lord.� Deut. 16:10
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