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We aspire to amplify Parker’s culture of philanthropy because we care so deeply and intentionally about its mission and people, and have a responsibility to foster the joy and wonder our students experience every day.
Annual giving provides critical resources.
When you make Parker a philanthropic priority, you ensure the experience is distinctive and accessible to our students today—and for generations to come.
Reputation is built slowly and steadily through each deed, word, and action. It must be backed up by strong leadership, integrity, and results. It’s not what we say about ourselves; it’s what others say about us.
At Parker, we know that our reputation for developing young leaders with strength of character and a global perspective is the result of delivering on our mission, each and every day. Your philanthropic support makes it possible for us to fulfill this mission.
The philanthropic support from Parker parents, alumni, grandparents, faculty and staff, and parents of alumni make up most of the difference between what tuition covers and the actual cost of educating each student.
The difference is $3,900 per student.
Enhancements to educational offerings, faculty professional development, facilities, and financial assistance expand the margin of excellence and make the Parker experience unique.
The School’s policy is to keep tuition increases low so that a Parker education is accessible to a broad range of families. But tuition falls short of the true cost of a Parker education, covering 91 percent. Philanthropy helps to close that gap.
When you say yes to supporting Parker, you make a powerful statement to our internal and external communities that you care deeply about our educational program, culture, and mission.
Families are asked during the fiscal year to make at least one gift, of any amount, to the initiative that speaks to them. The School does not expect families to make multiple gifts unless different initiatives are important to them.
In addition to annual giving, at times there are special campaigns that provide opportunities to support special initiatives.
Ensure qualified students have access to a Parker education.
Parents Association (PA) Gala Fund-a-Scholarship or
Financial Assistance Endowment
Encourage the professional development, recruitment, and creativity of faculty.
Day of Giving or Faculty Endowment
Provide opportunities for students to grow and develop their passions in and outside of the classroom.
General Endowment or Program Endowment
Elevate the Parker experience for every student.
General Endowment or Alumni Giving Day or PA Gala Sponsorship
Our goal is 100% participation.
FACULTY AND STAFF
Donors can be recognized in multiple constituencies.
EVERYONE IS RECOGNIZED.
Founders Circle
$25,000 and above
Centennial Circle
$10,000 - $24,999
Head of School Circle
$5,000 - $9,999
Window Society
$2,500 - $4,999
Lancer Society
$1,000 - $2,499
Brown and Gold Society
$500 - $999
Teal Society
Gifts up to $499
Ask your employer if they offer a matching gift program. You may be able to double or triple your gift. Donors are recognized for the total amount of their contributions, including matching funds.
Francis Parker School is a non-profit organization.
Gifts of any amount support the School’s mission and are fully tax-deductible.
The fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30.
Your investment and the collective power of everyone’s support advances the mission as far as the mind can see.