ANNUAL GIVING HELPS MKA GROW
A NOTE FROM THE HEADMASTER Every year, we ask the MKA community to go above and beyond the call of duty with an unrestricted donation to Annual Giving. Current parents, alumni, parents of alumni, grandparents, faculty, staff and even current students answer this call with a gift that goes right back into the programs and mission of MKA which make our community so extraordinary. Annual Giving contributions allow not only our students to continue to learn and grow, but our faculty and staff as well. Improved technology and professional development keep the classroom environment lively, fun and productive. Our students demonstrate time and time again that the MKA experience goes far beyond a typical education. Our students are prepared for and engaged with the world. Annual Giving allows us the budgeted dollars to
“People talk about us as an incredibly innovative place.” –FACULTY MEMBER REFERENCING COMMENTS ABOUT MKA AT NATIONAL CONFERENCES.
continue with the level of integrity and excellence that is expected at MKA. In addition, Annual Giving permits us to have a diverse student body that seeks and receives a world-class education. Please take a moment to read through this brochure, which explains just what Annual Giving is and what it does for MKA. On behalf of all of us who benefit from your support and generosity, I thank you. I look forward to seeing you on campus to witness and discuss all of the wonderful things we are currently doing at MKA. Warmest regards,
$1.4 million RAISED FOR 2015-16 ANNUAL GIVING O V E R
140 STUDENTS
received financial aid
WHAT IS ANNUAL GIVING? Annual Giving provides critical unrestricted support for the basic operation of the school and guarantees that our classrooms, stages and athletic fields are filled with the best teachers and coaches. MKA relies upon tuition revenue to cover 92% of our operating costs. Annual Giving contributions help us fill that gap and enable us to offer a wealth of academic and co-curricular activities. By supporting MKA’s Annual Giving effort, you receive a number of benefits. You will have the knowledge that your gift supports our students immediately; your donation is 100% tax-deductible, and you will be recognized in our Annual Report sent to over 7,500 households. We use two measurement guidelines to determine the success of our Annual Giving appeal - dollars raised and participation. The dollars raised are put to immediate use to fund programs benefiting our students and faculty. The participation is an overall indicator of the confidence and support of the MKA community as well as a metric which is used to compare MKA to its peer schools. In addition, our parent participation is often reviewed for foundation and grant gifts. Every gift, regardless of amount, benefits our students, moves us closer to our dollar goal and counts towards participation.
Every gift matters, especially yours!
and
13
UPPER SCHOOL STUDENTS
received aid for Global Experience trips for the 2015–2016 school year
1,000
3D PRINTERS
for student use to enhance the classroom experience
100 % OF FACULTY
participated in one or more professional development workshops
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STATE OF THE ART FIELDTURF “REVOLUTION” for Van Brunt Field
MACBOOK PRO LAPTOPS
for students and faculty
MAKING YOUR GIFT Throughout the fiscal year, we ask members of the MKA community to make a gift or pledge in support of our Annual Giving appeal. Every contribution, regardless of amount, has an immediate impact on the everyday life of our students and faculty. The benefit of making your gift early in the fiscal year is that we can put your Annual Giving dollars to the best use as soon as possible. The difference between a pledge and a gift is that a gift is dollars in hand. When you pledge your support, you make a commitment for a specific dollar amount with a promise to
WAYS TO GIVE 1. CREDIT CARD – Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover are accepted. You can make a credit card gift on our secure giving portal at mka.org/giving.
2. CHECK OR MONEY ORDERS – should be made payable to Montclair Kimberley Academy and should be sent to: Montclair Kimberley Academy, Development Office, 201 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ 07042. You can also use the pledge envelope you will receive in our first mailing and in the Review magazine to mail in your pledge.
3. SECURITIES GIFTS – Gifting appreciated securities may allow you to deduct the full value of the gift without incurring capital gains. If you are considering a gift of
pay in full by June 30th of the current fiscal
securities, please contact Geoff Branigan, Director of Development and External Affairs, at gbranigan@mka.org or at 973.509.7940, for instructions on obtaining necessary documentation and procedures for transfer.
year. MKA’s online portal provides you with
4. MATCHING GIFTS – Many employers
Your gift can be made in honor of your child
sponsor matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions made by their employees. Please visit mka.org/matching to see if your employer participates.
or a faculty/staff member who has made a
5. RECURRING GIFTS – You can donate throughout the year by choosing to make a recurring gift. This can be for the duration of your choosing – over two months or two years.
► Academics
► Facilities
► Arts
► Financial Aid
► Athletics
► The Kimberley Fund
Contact Talia Selove, Director of Annual Giving at 973.842.2769 or tselove@mka.org to discuss your giving options.
the flexibility to set-up a payment plan for your pledge where your credit card is charged based on your unique specifications. You can review our online payment portal at www.mka.org/giving.
positive impact in the life of your child. You also have the option of designating your gift to any of the following categories:
► Community Scholars ► Faculty Development
► Area of Greatest Need
ANNUAL GIVING AND YOUR SUPPORT OF PAMKA
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s you navigate your time and your child’s days and years at MKA, you will encounter many ways to support our school. Whether that be monetary support, volunteering, or attending some of the fun and educational events we have on campus, there are many ways to be involved at MKA. Two areas where there are great opportunities to do this are Annual Giving and PAMKA. Your gift to Annual Giving supports our general operating budget. When you contribute, your gift is put to immediate use towards the highest priority for students and faculty, unless you choose a specific designation. By donating to Annual Giving, you are formally counted in the school’s donor participation and publically acknowledged in our Annual Report. A high donor participation rate helps to demonstrate the health and strength of our school community – a public statement of your belief in MKA. The Parents’ Association of MKA (PAMKA) also provides you with an opportunity to give back to our school. PAMKA is a parent volunteer organization established to provide opportunities for parents to participate in the support and enhancement of the students’ educational experience at MKA. PAMKA pursues its mission working in cooperation with the school administration through activities consistent with the policies and goals established by the Board of Trustees. A donation to PAMKA will be distributed to special restricted projects that directly benefit faculty and students, such as Faculty Trust Grants and Faculty Wish Lists which provide equipment that supports academics, athletics and the arts at MKA. Gifts to PAMKA also support programs that span the three MKA campuses and bring the entire MKA community together through social, educational and service learning events. In addition, PAMKA is the largest donor to the Faculty Compensation Endowment, which helps to provide funding for professional development. Unlike Annual Giving, there is no formal public recognition for your donations to PAMKA as they are associated with the PAMKA events held throughout the school year. No matter how you chose to support MKA during your child’s time here, we hope you will become involved in many of the exciting initiatives we have throughout the year. If you have any questions regarding either Annual Giving or PAMKA, please contact Talia Selove, Director of Annual Giving, at (973) 842-2769 or tselove@mka.org.
ANNUAL GIVING MARKS MKA’S MARGIN OF EXCELLENCE!
FY 16 Budget All Annual Support
83%
Annual Fund 83%. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,188,052 Community Scholars 6% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90,500 PAMKA 6% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81,000 The Kimberley Fund 2%. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30,535 Other Restricted Gifts 3% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45,794
6% 6% 2% 3%
$1,435,881
Budgeted Revenues Tuition 92% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,275,000 Unrestricted 4% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,305,000 Other Income 3% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,250,000
92% 4% 3% 1%
Auxiliary Operations 1%. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235,000 $35,110,000
Budgeted Expenses Faculty Salaries and Benefits 66%. . . . . . . $23,258,000 Other Faculty Expenses 1% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487,000 Academic Departments & Programs 8% .
66% 1% 8%
2,595,000
Plant and Facilities 8% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,881,000 Financial Aid 12% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,033,000 Administration 5%. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,824,000 Other Expenses 1% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32,000 $35,110,000
8% 12% 5% 1%
TESTIMONIALS “As longtime members of the MKA faculty, we have seen from the inside the school’s dedication to creating a welcoming and supportive place for all members of our community. Now, as parents of an MKA student, we are excited that we get to experience what the school has to offer from a new perspective. We support the Annual Fund because of all the support that MKA has offered to us as members of the faculty and as parents of a MKA student.” Deborah and Ben Goodrich P ‘28 “We believe that there is no greater investment than in our children’s education. Giving to the Annual Fund helps to facilitate some of the wonderful programs that benefit our kids and make MKA the special place that it is.”
FOUNDERS’ SOCIETY
Anya (’89) and John Barrett P ’25, ’27, ’27
$20,000 and above
$5,000 to $9,999
$1,000 to $2,499
1887 Society
Mary A. Jordan Society
Headmaster’s Society
The first day of classes at the newly formed Montclair Academy was September 18, 1887.
Classmate and devoted colleague to Ms. Waring, Ms. Jordan is remembered as a consummate educator with a forward-looking viewpoint.
Leadership plays a critical role in MKA’s past, present and future.
$2,500 to $4,999
For those within 10 years of graduation.
$10,000 to $19,999
MacVicar-Waring Society John MacVicar and Mary Kimberley Waring were the founding heads of Montclair Academy and The Kimberley School, respectively.
Claude Monson Society Teacher of Latin from 1916 to 1956, known for his great humor and devotion to the boys of Montclair Academy.
$100 to $999
Cougar Society for Young Alumni
“We support Annual Giving because it helps provide MKA students access to the latest technology, a cornerstone of STEM leadership. Annual Giving also helps to recruit and retain top talent in our faculty who work to build collaborative student/ teacher relationships, that inspire our children to be passionate about learning.” Alexis and Ed Davis P ’20, ‘23 “Annual Giving makes a significant impact in our lives as students at MKA. Donations to Annual Giving helped me to create student organizations, as well as support current student groups, that actually make a difference in our local community.” Charles Rilli ‘16
Montclair Kimberley Academy Mission Statement MKA’s challenging, engaging and innovative academic program provides a vibrant and transformative education. Our faculty’s deep and genuine understanding of our students as individuals and as learners fosters their ethical development, intellectual growth and personal success. MKA’s diverse, collaborative and inclusive community inspires students to lead lives of noble character, purpose and distinction.
To speak with someone in the Development Office about Annual Giving, please contact:
Vision: Personal engagement with the world Understanding of human complexity A sense of humility and compassion
Talia Selove, Director of Annual Giving, 973.842.2769 or tselove@mka.org
Integrity: Strength of character Responsibility as a citizen and leader An honorable and generous life
Jenn Baratta, Director of Family Programs and Giving, 973.509.7932 or jbaratta@mka.org
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Evidence of our mission is found in the Knowledge, the Vision and the Integrity of our students and our alumni:
Knowledge: Academic excellence Intellectual independence Love of learning
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