“As an independent school, the generosity of our families allows us to focus on accelerating our resources to meet the needs of every student and cultivate their strengths, invest in key programs that set us apart, and further our vision of tradition and innovation inside and outside of the classroom.”
—Dr. Emma Whitman Head of School
The literal meaning of the word philanthropy is “love of mankind.” This sense of love, respect, understanding, and inclusivity is essential to The All Saints’ Way, and it is palpable among our community. This love is often shown through giving. It is giving of one’s time, expertise, and financial resources that brings our mission to life every day.
For over 60 years, the engagement of families in our community has been instrumental in the All Saints’ educational experience—one that is built on our three core tenets: academic excellence, character cultivation, and community. It is the strength of our community working together that allows us to deliver the best education and student experience.
Together, we make a collective investment in each generation of All Saints’ students. This guide highlights how you can become a partner in the success of All Saints’ through engaging, volunteering, and giving.
We are so grateful for your involvement in campus activities, your participation in giving, and your generosity in both! We hope you will be able to share your time and talents in service to our school.
In partnership, Wendy Granier Director of Advancement
Your gifts of time and financial resources support the people and programs that allow All Saints’ to continue a legacy of excellence: talented teachers, small class sizes, innovative technology, learning support, creative and fine arts programs, and so much more.
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At All Saints’, educating your child is a partnership between the School and your family.
Throughout the year, there are many events to foster a supportive community, provide parent enrichment, and build strong relationships.
•Parent Chats
•All Saints’ Parent Association Committees & Events
•Special Chapel Presentations
•Many more!
Volunteers are the heart of our community! There are many ways to get involved, no matter how much time you have. The All Saints’ Parent Association organizes various volunteer opportunities throughout the year. There are also opportunities to serve on school-directed committees.
There are many ways to show financial support for our school. DREAM, our annual fund, is the foundation of all philanthropic efforts at All Saints’. We aim for 100% participation from our Board of Trustees, faculty and staff, and families each year. Beyond DREAM, other identified needs are aligned with the School’s Strategic Plan that families can support. Charitable giving by families is essential to the School’s success. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference.
Independent schools are private non-profit schools that are independent in:
• Philosophy: each is driven by a unique mission.
• The way they are managed and financed: each is governed by an independent board of trustees and supported through tuition payments and charitable contributions.
The Board of Trustees is the governing body that upholds and supports the School’s mission and vision. While serving in a voluntary capacity, the trustees work closely with the Head of School to ensure the short and long-term financial health of the School and progress towards our identified strategic goals. Trustee
membership is made up of alumni, alumni parents, current parents, Church Vestry members, and other community members. The All Saints’ Board carries out many of its responsibilities through working committees that make recommendations for action by the entire Board. Special Task Forces may be assembled to advise the Head of School and Board of Trustees. Individual members are elected for three-year terms, and their work is strategic—prioritizing the experience of all students. Senior administrators attend the Board of Trustee meetings and serve on various Board Subcommittees.
A strength of our community is that we all stretch in our own way to support the vision for All Saints’.
“To promote fellowship and unity among the All Saints’ Episcopal Day School families, teachers, and staff; to act as a support group for the academic, cultural, and extracurricular activities at All Saints’ Episcopal Day School.”
ASPA supports schoolidentified projects, student experiences, and classroom enhancements through community-building events.
All parents and guardians are members of ASPA. We encourage everyone to become involved in ASPA through leadership, volunteering, or attending events. Whether you have one hour, one day, or one week to give, it is through volunteerism and giving back that we are able to make joyous connections to support our community.
ASPA has a long tradition of providing volunteer support to our students, faculty, and campus! There are many ways to get involved with ASPA, either through a leadership role on the Executive Board or chairing events and activities on a subcommittee.
Connecting and volunteering models service and teamwork for our students and provides them with a greater sense of community.
Sometimes our classroom teachers can use an extra set of hands.
Coordinated through the Grade Level Coordinator, volunteers are needed to help with classroom celebrations, special projects, field trips, and other areas throughout the year. These volunteer opportunities vary depending on the grade level and can change each year.
The Office of Admissions recruits a dedicated team of parents and guardians who are enthusiastic about our mission, connecting with new families, and sharing their knowledge of our treasured
traditions. Admission Ambassadors serve as Open House liaisons, guiding prospective families through campus and sharing about the All Saints’ experience. The Office of Admissions also manages the Buddy Family program to ensure incoming families make a smooth transition into our community.
The Advancement Department recruits a team of grade-level volunteers who will serve as philanthropic ambassadors for the All Saints’ community. Giving Ambassadors are passionate and engaged members of All Saints’ who support and advocate for 100% participation in our fundraising endeavors.
When you connect and volunteer at All Saints’ everybody—the School, your children, and you—
When you say yes to supporting All Saints’, you make a powerful statement to our community that you care deeply about our educational programs, culture, and mission.
To continue to offer the educational experience that makes All Saints’ distinct, we rely upon the participation of our entire community.
DREAM, our annual fund, is the foundation of our philanthropic efforts and is a vital source of institutional flexibility and momentum for our school. DREAM directly supports our operating budget and allows All Saints’ to continue our legacy of excellence, funding enhancements not covered by tuition that elevate the All Saints’ experience.
Enable us to pivot and respond to areas of greatest need.
Invest in technological enhancements across campus such as 1:1 iPads K-8, Robotics, Coding, Invention Kits, Makerspaces, 3D Printers, and more!
Encourage student exploration—allowing students to follow their passions and discover creative self-expression through visual and performing arts.
Empower our faculty and staff to be life-long learners with access to programs that spark their creativity, enable professional growth, and explore the latest research and leading methods in education.
Enhance the holistic student experience beyond the classroom with field trips, service day, clubs, athletics, and more!
All Saints’ recognizes that paying for an independent school education can be a challenge for families. Our goal is that economic standing should not be a determining factor in admission to All Saints’. We are deeply committed to providing access to our exceptional education to families across the socio-economic spectrum. We are a much more vibrant community because of our commitment to “widening the gate” for students of diverse backgrounds. It is part of our mission-based priority to prepare young people “to lead fruitful lives and to serve a world in need.”
All Saints’ partners with the Arizona Episcopal Schools Foundation (AESF) to continue our legacy of inclusivity and providing opportunities for all students. The State of Arizona allows individuals to claim a tax credit on donations to a School Tuition Organization. Those tax credits directly support our Indexed Tuition Program, providing direct and essential funding to our students who qualify for financial assistance. All Saints’ Board of Trustees is committed to creating a school community that is truly inclusive, diverse, and accessible to a wide range of families.
The All Saints’ Corporate Scholar program is supported through the Corporate Tax Credit program, not the School’s annual budget. This program helps qualifying students receive tuition and support services through the Admissions Office. This program extends beyond the students’ years at All Saints’ through their high school education. Currently, 69 students in grades K–12 are benefiting from this program. C Corporations and S Corporations with an
Arizona income tax liability and insurance companies that pay an Arizona premium tax credit can participate in the Arizona Private
School Corporate Tax Credit Program.
The Challenge Foundation began its partnership with All Saints’ 2013 with six scholars entering middle school at All Saints’ and has grown to 44 students in grades 5 to 12. The Challenge Foundation has a dedicated space housed on our campus. The Foundation’s mission is to break the cycle of poverty through educational opportunities. As The Challenge Foundation’s first partner school in Arizona, All Saints’ is deeply committed to offering a stellar academic opportunity for underserved students in the Valley.
Challenge Foundation scholars complete a rigorous scholarship application process before being evaluated for admission to All Saints’. The Challenge Foundation provides robust support for qualifying families that includes not only tuition, but mentorship, social services, and much more. Challenge Foundation Scholars are supported beyond All Saints’ through their college experience.
One in four All Saints’ students receives financial support through Indexed Tuition or our Corporate Scholar Program.
Over the past 60 years, our campus has evolved and changed to meet the needs of our students and further our educational vision for the future. All Saints’ was founded on a deep commitment to community. Through the years, the families that have shaped our community have also helped shape our campus through capital gifts.
Capital campaigns are conducted to provide significant funding for newly constructed facilities, major renovations, or extensive equipment purchases. The spaces where learning takes place have shifted and been elevated through designated gifts that are above and beyond tuition. These gifts are an investment in our students now and for generations to come.
Giving back through planned giving or endowment funds benefits the long-term health and stability of All Saints’. Planned gifts or established endowed funds ensure our community thrives for generations to come. To learn more about bequests, beneficiary designations, or other giving vehicles, please visit allsaints.org/endowment or email advancement@allsaints.org.
Did you know?
The $14M Passion. Purpose. Impact. Capital Campaign is the largest fundraising initiative in the School’s history. The campaign focused on the construction of the
Christopher Ray Milisci Academic Building and the Shaver Learning Commons.
Following the current independent school model, All Saints’ relies on a combination of tuition revenue and donor support to meet annual operating expenses. Your gift to DREAM funds our areas of greatest need and enables us to provide educational enhancements beyond what our tuition revenues provide.
All Saints’ Episcopal Day School is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Gifts of any amount support the School’s mission and are tax-deductible. EIN: 86-0133389
Organizational Name: All Saints’ Episcopal Church
DREAM fund ran in modified form during 2020 and 2021.
An integral part of The All Saints’ Way is our commitment to philanthropy and dedication to giving back. Your gift to DREAM sends a powerful message to our community that you believe in the mission of All Saints’ and support excellence in education.
These incredible results demonstrate both the strength of our community and our commitment to a culture of philanthropy. Every dollar gifted makes an impact, and your support helps to further the important work we do with our students every day. We are stronger because of your gift to DREAM!
Your investment and the collective power of everyone’s support advances the mission of All Saints’ as far as the eye can see. We are a community of ALL SAINTS’!