In addition to the daily operations of the school, here are a few examples of the projects the Annual Fund supported last year:
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT • Building Global Citizenship and Service Learning into our curriculum. • IB workshops and training in the PYP, MYP, and DP. • Fieldwork workshops and training in the British School. • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice workshops. • Consultants in math and literacy in the ES. • Student support services (speech and language therapy, psychological visits, and evaluation).
TECHNOLOGY
COVID RELATED EXPENSES • New temperature recognition machines. • COVID-19 test kits.
• New speaker and amplifiers system in the Lyso Centre for the Performing Arts. • Swimming pool filter system.
FACILITY UPGRADES
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Pledge now, pay by June 30, 2023. You can spread your donation over time to make an impactful gift. A check payable to Friends of Seoul Foreign School (US tax receipt only) or Seoul Foreign School (Korean won only). Tele-banking or wire transfers to Hana Bank for Annual Fund gifts: 230-910010-77004 (Korean won) or 230-910002-29338 (US dollars) Online at www.seoulforeign.org/giving. Matching gifts and stock donations welcome. For more information, please contact: Yoojin Um, Director of Advancement yoojin.um@seoulforeign.org, 02-330-3137 or scan the QR code.
39 Yeonhui-ro 22-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul South Korea 03723 www.seoulforeign.org
2022-2023
• Additional CCTV for campus child safeguarding improvements. • Smart Locks renovation and upgrade for improved hardware safety, reliability, and connection with the building fire alarm systems. • New Early Years robotics equipment to support algorithmic thinking and programming skills in the BS and ES. • Software and apps supporting our math, literacy, and college & career readiness curriculum.
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Gift Acknowledgement Levels
The Annual Fund is our top fundraising priority. This yearly initiative is vital to the school’s financial wellbeing and allows us to provide the world-class education SFS students deserve. It also bridges the gap between tuition and the actual cost of SFS education ensuring high quality faculty, rich academic experiences, and top-notch facilities and equipment. Gifts to the Annual Fund impacts every student, every day, and every part of the SFS experience benefits from the generous philanthropic support from the community.
All gifts will be gratefully acknowledged in The Banner magazine and Annual Report. * The Heritage Club
$100,000 +
* 1912 Society
$50,000 - 99,999 KRW 50,000,000 - 99,999,999
KRW 100,000,000 +
* The Millennium Club $10,000 - 49,999 KRW 10,000,000 - 49,999,999
Giving Options ANNUAL FUND • Our top giving priority.
* Red and Black Club
$5,000 - 9,999
KRW 5,000,000 - 9,999,999
The Crusader Club
$2,500 - 4,999
KRW 2,500,000 - 4,999,999
The Crest Club
$1,000 - 2,499
KRW 1,000,000 - 2,499,999
Centennial Club
$100 - 999
KRW 100,000 - 999,999
The Legacy Club
Under $99
Under KRW 99,999
* Donors at these levels are invited to an exclusive donor event in the spring.
• Bridges the gap between tuition and the actual cost of an SFS education. • Helps address the school’s most pressing needs • Donors make commitments annually. • Impacts every student, every day, and community participation is vital. BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE FUND Donations to support future capital projects.
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Sending my children to SFS after having graduated 20 years ago and seeing how much the school has expanded brings me so much joy and pride. I believe it is important to contribute when I can so that SFS can continue to provide a wonderful environment for our children to learn and grow.
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- Nina Ju ‘98, SFS Parent and Alumna
JACK R. MOON BIOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED FUNDS
ENDOWMENT Principal funds remain in perpetuity, invested to generate income, and support school operation/programs.
PLANNED GIVING
GIFTS IN KIND
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We recognize the culture provided to our children and realize the needs of the school as a not for profit entity.
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- The Aumann Family