STUDENT FOCUSED
WHERE YOU COME IN
The Annual Fund provides critical resources that help us:
• Provide students with innovative classroom technology and equipment
• Recruit and retain exemplary faculty and staff
• Ensure high quality arts, athletic, global travel, and service learning programs
When you participate in the Annual Fund, you send a powerful message of support. A gift of any size makes a difference for every student and demonstrates your commitment to the Pacific Ridge mission. Families are asked to give annually to the best of their abilities.
EVERY STUDENT IS SUBSIDIZED
As is the case at virtually all independent schools, tuition and fees do not cover the full cost of a Pacific Ridge education. Philanthropic support from trustees, parents, alumni, grandparents, faculty and staff, and parents of alumni help close the gap — typically 5-10% — between what tuition covers and the actual cost of educating each student. The difference is generally more than $2,000 per student. Enhancements to educational programming, innovations in classroom technology and equipment, and the ability to recruit and retain exemplary faculty create a margin of excellence and contribute to the unique Pacific Ridge experience.
WHO’S ALL IN? Participation is a key element of the Annual Fund, and giving by 100% of families is our primary goal. Everyone is recognized in the Annual Report. In addition, leadership gifts will be separately acknowledged in the Annual Report and during special receptions and events throughout the year. GIFTS OF EVERY SIZE MATTER LEADERSHIP GIVING SCHOLARS CIRCLE $50,000 + FOUNDERS FELLOW $25,000-$49,999 HARKNESS SOCIETY $10,000 - $24,999 GLOBAL ADVOCATE $5,000 - $9,999 2007 CLUB $2,000 - $4,999 FACULTY & STAFF BOARD OF TRUSTEES PARENTS ASSOCIATION BOARD 100% Who else gives to the Annual Fund? • Current and former parents • Alumni • Grandparents • Friends
NOW WHAT? Make your gift.
CASH, CHECK OR CREDIT CARD
Online with credit card or e-check at pacificridge.org/waystogive
To send by mail, please use our preaddressed envelopes or download our gift form and send to:
Pacific Ridge School Attn. Philanthropy Office 6269 El Fuerte Street Carlsbad, CA 92009
Checks should be made out to “Pacific Ridge School.”
RECURRING GIFTS
Set up automatic credit card payments online as a convenient way to spread the financial impact of giving over longer periods of time.
STOCK TRANSFERS
Gifts of appreciated securities can be beneficial for tax purposes.*
MATCHING GIFTS
Increase the size of your overall support through corporate matching gift programs. Matching gifts are counted toward donor giving levels.
WIRE TRANSFERS
Pacific Ridge can receive substantial electronic fund transfers from international or domestic accounts.*
To make a gift or learn more about how you can support the school, please visit pacificridge.org/waystogive
*For more information on stock or wire transfers or to make credit card gifts by phone, please email athompson@pacificridge.org or call 760.448.9883.
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In a community that fosters academic excellence, ethical responsibility, and global engagement, Pacific Ridge School prepares students for college and a purposeful life. Our Mission Allissa Thompson Annual Fund & Major Gifts Manager 760.448.9883 | athompson@pacificridge.org BE ALL IN !