2018-19 Annual Fund Brochure

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OneMercersburg

EVERY GIFT

(no matter the amount)

An Annual Fund Challenge

unlocks $125 Philanthropic support has guided the course of Mercersburg’s history and provided our talented faculty and staff with the resources to teach students to think for themselves and to value character and community.

EVERY GIFT

This year, YOUR GIFT has an even greater impact as it will help unlock $1.5 million in endowed FINANCIAL AID.

unlocks $125

Leadership Match $1,893+

UNLOCKS

FINANCIAL AID

Participation Match

$1,000

$5,000+

UNLOCKS

$125

EVERY GIFT received unlocks an additional $125 in financial aid.

$50,000

50% alumni participation will unlock an additional $50,000 in financial aid.

$50,000

75% parent participation will unlock an additional $50,000 in financial aid.

$100,000 $10,000+ UNLOCKS

$200,000 $25,000+ UNLOCKS

$250,000 $50,000+ UNLOCKS

$250,000

The first 50 new or increased gifts of $1,893 or more earn $1,000 per commitment up to $50,000. The first 20 new or increased gifts of $5,000 or more together earn $100,000 in financial aid. The first 20 new or increased gifts of $10,000 or more together earn $200,000 in financial aid. The first 10 new or increased gifts of $25,000 or more together earn $250,000 in financial aid. The first five new or increased gifts of $50,000 or more together earn $250,000 in financial aid.

ACCEPT the CHALLENGE!

Go Online

Contribute quickly and securely. Visit mercersburg.edu/give

Mail a Check

(Make checks payable to Mercersburg Academy) Off ice of Advancement and Alumni Relations 300 East Seminary Street Mercersburg, PA 17236

Call Us

Call the Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations at 800.588.2550

Consider…

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securities IRA charitable rollover Wire transfer


220

EACH

YEAR

Colleges and Universities

accepted students from the Class of 2018 who had ranked them either first choice or high interest.

A N N U A L

GIV ING

Unlocks:

Annual giving empowers Mercersburg to focus on the areas of greatest need. This ensures we have the resources necessary to provide a transformative academic experience.

50%

of all students

receive

financial aid

(need-based/merit)

5 4 3 3 2

Vocal Ensembles Dance Concerts Instrumental Groups Pops Concerts

THE ARTS ACADEMICS

$7.6

26

million

in financial aid

$32,560

Theatre Productions

awarded

sports

[ 25 varsity teams; 20 JV, thirds, and club teams ]

[ Average Financial Aid Award ]

FINANCIAL AID Highlights our commitment to socioeconomic diversity and meeting the needs of middle-income families.

ATHL ETICS

The William Mann

Irvine Society is a leadership

donor group that provides essential philanthropic support to Mercersburg.

33 ATHL E TE S

from the Class of 2018 were recruited to play college sports.

90%

Members of the William Mann Irvine Society contribute of Annual Fund dollars every year. Their generosity ensures Mercersburg’s place as one of the top independent schools in the country.

$1,893 + Member $1,000 – $1,892 Associate Member $500 5th Reunion Year until 10th Reunion Year $100 Graduation until 5th Reunion Year

LEARN MORE:

mercersburg.edu/wmis


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