Laurel School Annual Fund 2019-20

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The

Power of Your Gift

Every gift matters, every year.

LAUREL FUND Dream. Dare. Do.

A Laurel education is incomparable, cultivating daring leaders who are empathetic, global citizens. The Laurel Fund is a crucial component in creating this unparalleled, distinct learning experience for every Laurel student.

That’s the Power of Your Gift!

Did you know..? $50

$25

A $25 gift can purchase a 50lb box of clay for ceramics class.

(We use 800lbs/year!)

2018 -19 Green & White Club gifts ($500-$1,895) raised enough money to compensate all Upper School athletic coaches.

$10

A gift of $10 can cover the cost of a set of paint brushes for our award-winning art students.

Last year, more than 350 people made $100 gifts, which would fully fund a deserving girl’s Senior year.

A $50 gift can purchase a dozen of field hockey balls.

A $100 gift can purchase a DNA testing kit for science class.

100 $25 gifts can support annual subscriptions to academic journals and research databases.

A $500 gift could buy a spectrometer to measure wavelengths of light.

A Prentiss-level gift of $1,896 could help send a girl on an academic or servicebased trip she otherwise couldn’t afford.

“As a full-time working attorney and mom, I completely attribute my great work ethic, time management and perseverance to the skills I learned in high school at Laurel!”

-Abbie Fagin Pappas ’06

“As a grad student, I do not have much to give, but I think of this as one of the best possible uses for my money. My four years at Laurel were not only incredible, but they set me on a path I never could have reached without this school.”

-Emily Richards ’11

“As the VP of Athletic Boosters this year, I’m happy to be able to designate our Laurel Fund gift to Athletics. We believe in Laurel so every year we do what we can. We also feel giving back teaches good values and morals.”

-Brad and Leslie Richer, Parents of Kayla ’23

Laurel Fund FAQs Q: What role does philanthropy play at Laurel and why is annual giving necessary?

A: Laurel enjoys a strong tradition of philanthropic generosity by a community invested in our success. The Laurel Fund is the top fundraising priority because it has an immediate and direct impact. Contributing 7% of the annual operating budget, the Laurel Fund provides approximately $2,000 per student, filling the gap that tuition and endowment resources do not cover.

Q: Why does my participation matter?

A: Your yearly gift demonstrates your belief in Laurel. Participation is a metric of strength used locally and nationally that signifies confidence in the school and is often evaluated by foundations and major donors considering transformational gifts.

Q: If I can only make a small gift, is it really worth it?

A: YES! Gifts to the Laurel Fund range from $1 to more than $30,000 and every gift matters. Last year, gifts of $100 or less totaled nearly $54,000! Given the importance of Laurel in your life, we hope you will make Laurel a philanthropic priority and give in a range that is meaningful to you and your family at this time.

Q: Can I designate my gift to a specific area of interest?

A: While unrestricted gifts provide the most flexibility to meet immediate needs of students, designations can be made to areas of interest (ex. athletics, arts, faculty compensation, LCRG, scholarships).

Q: Does it matter when I make my gift?

A: Yes. Our fiscal year runs July 1 – June 30. Making your gift or pledge early in the school year affords us a great advantage in planning. All gifts and pledges must be fulfilled by June 30, 2020.

Please note In preparation for our 125th birthday celebration on October 17, 2020, we will not have a Gator Bash this school year. We are grateful to those who have kindly and generously supported Laurel through our annual gala, and we hope you will take this into consideration when deciding on your Laurel Fund gift for the year.

A crucial component Each year, the Laurel Fund provides over $1M of critical funding that tuition and endowment income could not cover alone. This year, the Laurel Fund will cover an additional $2,000 of expenses for each student.

7% LAUREL FUND

Revenues

9% ENDOWMENT INCOME

2019-2020

12% OTHER

72% TUITION AND FEES

5% BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

Expenses 2019-2020

18% SCHOLARSHIP AND AID

19% OTHER

58% FACULTY AND STAFF SALARIES AND BENEFITS

Ways to give CASH

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LaurelSchool.org/ LaurelFund

@LaurelFund

216.455.3096

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SECURITIES UBS Account# 9N14329

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Contact: Anna Rodisel 440.414.2750

Please notify Beth Green at bGreen@LaurelSchool.org or 216.455.3096 to anticipate receipt of your gift.

MATCHING GIFTS Increase your impact by checking with your/your spouse’s employer to see if they are one of the more than 1,500 US companies that offer matching charitable gifts. Request a form from the company and send it completed with your gift – we’ll take care of the rest!

MEMORIAL/TRIBUTE GIFTS Make a Laurel Fund gift in honor of a teacher or loved one.

IRA CHARITABLE ROLLOVER Donors age 70½ or older can make tax-free charitable gifts of up to $100,000 per year directly from their Individual Retirement Accounts to eligible charities, including independent schools. For more information, please contact Venta Cantwell at vCantwell@LaurelSchool.org or call 216.455.3033.

The

Power of Your Gift

The Laurel Fund is a celebrated tradition of philanthropy and loyalty our School has enjoyed for generations.

It is the single most important way you can invest in our mission: To inspire each girl to fulfill her promise and to better the world.

LAUREL FUND Dream. Dare. Do.

Development Office One Lyman Circle Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122 LaurelSchool.org/LaurelFund 216.455.3031

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