THE NEW SCHOOL
ANNUAL FUND
The Annual Fund supports
EVERY STUDENT at The New School.
The Annual Fund strengthens and sustains the extraordinary school program that defines our Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) curriculum. Each year, The New School relies on contributions to provide critical support to our operating budget above-and-beyond tuition. These gifts have an immediate and direct benefit to each student and faculty member, as well as to the quality and range of all school programs. For over 45 years, The New School has continued to offer this exceptional quality of education, thanks to you.
Why is The Annual Fund Necessary? Like most independent schools, The New School relies on the generosity of our families and community to meet annual school expenses. The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) recommends that 10 percent of a school’s operating budget come from annual giving. By supporting The Annual Fund, you help ensure that The New School can recruit and retain the highest quality teachers and staff. In addition, your support is vital to ensuring that The New School continues to offer the highest quality education for children in Northwest Arkansas. Donors can direct their Annual Fund gift to Academics, Technology, the Arts, Athletics and/or Area of Greatest Need.
LEADING | Academics The New School strives to recruit and retain a diverse faculty who teach to the highest of standards, are passionate about education and are excellent role models for our students. They go above and beyond for all of the students in their care. The New School is commited to providing competitive compensation and excellent benefits for all teachers and to provide them with opportunities for professional growth and development. The Annual Fund contributes to and promotes these high standards.
YOUR GIFT SUPPORTS: • Highest quality of education available in Northwest Arkansas • The Tinkering Studio, Innovation Center, science labs and equipment, library and classroom needs • Competitive compensation and benefits package • Professional development opportunities • Guest speakers and assembly programs
CREATIVE | Arts The New School is commited to providing opportunities for all students to participate in and appreciate the arts. To fulfill our mission, the school offers numerous music, drama and art classes as well as performances, exhibitions, workshops and concerts. The Willard and Pat Walker Administration and Performing Arts Building houses the J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Auditorium, a 350-seat, state-of-theart theater for our school plays and performances. Additionally, the recently renovated Baledge Arts Annex provides a great performance venue for our students who are participating in rock band, drum or guitar courses.
YOUR GIFT SUPPORTS: • Choir, orchestra, dance • Art supplies and instruction • Musical instruments and equipment • Costumes and set design for plays and musicals
COMPETITIVE | Athletics The New School recognizes that participation in athletics has benefits beyond physical exercise and acknowledges the development of personal qualities like courage, perseverance, teamwork and sportsmanship as the true aims of sport.
YOUR GIFT SUPPORTS: • Maintenance of facilities for practice, competition and training • Practice equipment and team uniforms for student athletes • Travel expenses • Coaching stipends
INNOVATIVE | Technology Innovative and leading technology advances learning for all students and faculty. The New School’s technologies include SMART Boards, interactive displays, laptops, iPads, curriculum-based software, video production tools and more. Improved functionality of our website and technology that we have on campus will continue to enhance how we communicate in a myriad of new and exciting ways.
YOUR GIFT SUPPORTS: • New interactive technology • New servers and wireless technology • Maintenance of all Mac computers • Graphic design, computer programming and software application • Equipment for the Innovation Center
Some Commonly Asked Questions About Giving: Why do we have an Annual Fund? The Annual Fund is critical because tuition alone does not cover the costs of operating The New School. Like other independent schools, The New School supplements expenses through The Annual Fund where donations are tax-deductible, unlike tuition.
Why doesn’t The New School just increase tuition? Augmenting tuition through charitable gifts helps keep tuition at a competitive rate and provides many important programs and improvements that are essential to successfully fulfilling our mission while also maintaining the small, close-knit community that makes The New School such a special place. It also provides an opportunity for you to receive an income tax deduction on any gift within the extent of the law.
How much am I expected to give? We ask The New School Community to make the school its highest philanthropic priority, giving to the best of one’s ability and at a level that demonstrates the value placed on an exemplary education. One hundred percent participation is our foremost goal.
Does my gift really make a difference? Each gift makes a difference for our students — the only gift too small is the one not made at all. The New School also supplements financial needs through the help of outside foundations. These foundations want to see a school that has strong giving from its constituencies. It is key that every single parent give to The Annual Fund — strong support on the “inside” leads to even more support on the “outside”.
Do I need to send money in right now? No, you can pledge your gift now and indicate a payment schedule that is most convenient for you. You have until June 30 to complete your pledge. We will happily remind you when it is due.
Levels Of Giving $25,000 & above
Visionaries*
$10,000 - $24,999
Leadership*
$5,000 - $9,999
Head of School*
$2,500 - $4,999
Founder*
$1,000 - $2,499
Guarantor*
$500 - $999
Benefactor
$250 - $499
Patron
$100 - $249
Sponsor
Up To $99
Friend
*Indicates Circle Level Donors who give at a leadership level of $1,000 and above.
GIFTS OF CASH
Give via check, credit card, or wire transfer payable by check. You can also give online via American Express, Mastercard or Visa at www.thenewschool.org/give.
MATCHING GIFTS
You can double or triple your gift by participating in your company’s matching gift program. Ask your personnel office for the proper form to send to The New School.
GIFTS IN KIND
In certain circumstances, The New School accepts donations of equipment, materials and supplies that the school can use.
PLANNED GIVING OPTIONS
The Development Office can meet with you to explore ways to include The New School in your future estate planning.
GIFTS OF SECURITIES
In making a gift of appreciated securities, such as stocks, bonds, or mutual funds, donors can make sizable contributions to The New School and simultaneously derive practical financial advantages.
For more information, contact the Office of Development at 479-521-7037.
THE NEW SCHOOL is Northwest Arkansas’ premier independent school, serving children from one-year-old through high school. The New School’s innovative education program employs the use of a student-centered curriculum which focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM). The low student-to-teacher ratio at The New School allows faculty members to truly get to know and care about each of the students they teach.
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The New School is an independent school that respects, embraces, and celebrates diversity in its curriculum, student body, and staff. The New School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, color, national or ethnic origin in the admission of students, in hiring, or in the administration of its educational program.