Thank You
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy offers students an exceptional education, thanks to you. Every donation, regardless of the amount, makes a difference and has a positive impact on the NSA community.
Annual Giving Summary
The annual fund strengthens and sustains the NSA community by helping to fund the many opportunities available to our students. Your support is critical to the future of our school and our commitment to improving our curriculum and programs.
$ 1,923,158 2023-2024 Overall Giving
as of June 30, 2024
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$1.9 Million+ Gifts in the 2023-2024 academic year
An immediate and direct benefit for our students
Program and Campus Enhancements in 2023–2024
• Implemented a new, hybrid-block schedule in the Middle and Upper School to support deeper learning and provide our faculty with more time to build stronger relationships with students
• Expanded the Upper School curriculum to include two new history courses, two new STEM Project Lead the Way courses and a new health and physical education course for ninth grade students
• Introduced a new online networking tool for alumni and NSA families called Saints Connect (nsacademy. org/alumni/saints-connect)
• Continued to enhance social and emotional learning in Middle and Upper School through our partnership with The Social Institute
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• Enhanced security with the addition of a second security guard through our partnership with Top Guard Security
• Transformed the Hawks Library from a traditional library setting to a learning commons with new features like reading nooks, flexible seating and areas for group and individual work
• Implemented a dedicated study hall for Middle School students called ACCESS (Academic Success Time) to provide students with time to complete assignments, learn new skills and develop soft skills
• Upgraded the press box, bleachers and lighting at the Arthur E. Jones Athletic Field
2023-2024
Future Investing in the
Howard Casterlow ’25
I am incredibly grateful for my NSA experience, because it has given me so many opportunities to learn and grow. The supportive community and dedicated teachers have all contributed to my personal and academic achievements. Additionally, I am deeply thankful to the generous donors whose gifts have made it possible for me to pursue my academic and athletic career here at NSA. Playing my last football game as a senior in our new stadium is a moment I will never forget. Their contributions have inspired me to strive for excellence, and I am forever grateful.
Charles Creighton ’25
I am deeply grateful for the generosity of NSA’s donors whose contributions have significantly enriched my academic experience. The recent Hawks Library renovations have transformed my daily routine, providing me with quiet spaces like the individual huddle rooms to concentrate on my work. I am also honored to have served as CEO of the Student Endowment Council, an additional opportunity made possible by donor support. NSA has cultivated a supportive and empowering environment that has allowed me to reach my full potential.
Mary Fitzwater ’25
NSA has provided me with an incredible community and opportunities that have shaped my high school experience. Thanks to the generosity of donors, projects like the newly renovated Hawks Library and stadium have enriched our campus. The library offers collaborative spaces for studying and clubs, while the stadium has created a fun atmosphere for Friday night lights. Coming to NSA as a sophomore, I quickly felt at home because of the supportive staff, advisory time and communal spaces. Senior-kindergarten buddy activities, internships in the Lower School and working in extended care and summer camp have deepened my connection with the NSA family, allowing me to grow as a leader while inspiring younger Saints. I am truly grateful for everything NSA has given me.
TMaking a Greater
Impact
ogether, we can prepare tomorrow’s leaders for a future that is rapidly changing and full of opportunity. By providing funding for additional program enhancements and campus improvements, you can help us continue our mission of engaging, inspiring and empowering our students. Your support of our future projects is greatly appreciated and will make all the difference.
Future Program and Campus Enhancements
• Professional development for the faculty and staff and enhancements to the classrooms, lounges and workrooms
• Inclusivity and multiculturalism as well as health and wellness initiatives
• New equipment for the makerspace at the Harbour View Campus and the Innovation Lab at Main Campus
• Additional improvements to the Arthur E. Jones Athletic Field, including a state-of-the-art track and field, a new maintenance facility and a new facility for concessions, restrooms and community gatherings
• Updates to the school’s master plan, including security enhancements at both campuses and improving traffic flow and accessibility on the Main Campus as well as additional parking
• Strengthening NSA’s endowment
• New outdoor sports courts and enhancements to playgrounds, gardens and community spaces on both campuses
• Renovations to the the Camp Gymnasium and the Lower School Main Campus, including the Becky Godwin Memorial Lower School Library, the amphitheater and the Nancy Russell Auditorium
To learn more about supporting these future projects, please contact the Office of Advancement at (757) 539-8789 ext. 3234
Leaving a Legacy
Whether you would like to support NSA today or after your lifetime, we would be pleased to work with you or your advisor to fulfill your charitable goals. To extend your support to create a lasting impact, please contact Director of Advancement Kenda Council ’91 at kcouncil@nsacademy.org to learn
more about joining the Saints Society, an honorary organization that currently includes more than 70 members that was established in 1996 by past trustee, past parent, grandparent and longtime NSA supporter Sue Birdsong for donors who have created trusts, bequests or other legacy/planned gifts to benefit NSA.
Did You Know?
A qualified charitable distribution (QCD) allows individuals 70½ or older to make tax-free donations directly from their IRA to a qualified charity. For 2024, the annual limit is $105,000, increasing to $108,000 in 2025. QCDs reduce your taxable income without the need to itemize deductions on your tax return. They can also help you avoid moving into higher tax brackets or losing other deductions, and they count toward the required minimum distributions (RMDs) for traditional IRAs, helping you meet your annual withdrawal requirements in a tax-efficient manner.*
Options for Planned Gifts
Include:
• Bequests
• Charitable Lead Trusts
• Charitable Remainder Trusts
• Life Insurance
• Real Estate
• Retirement Plan Assets
CONTACT
Kenda Goldberg Council ’91 (757) 539-8789 ext. 3339 or kcouncil@nsacademy.org
*Thisinformationisofferedasgeneralguidance and should not be considered a substitute for professionalcounsel.Consultyourtaxorlegal adviserforprofessionalguidance.
Your gift to the Annual Fund is an investment in the future of each and every Saint. Your generosity sustains the many programs that define Nansemond-Suffolk Academy and demonstrates your belief in the value of the NSA experience. Every gift matters, and your support will make an immediate impact.
