125th Anniversary Alumni Giving
ALUMNI
ALUMNI
Dear Alumni, Remember Howard Nichols reading stories to your class? Bicycle races across the Harker Academy campus? Drills with Major Nichols at the Palo Alto Military Academy? The dramatic plays at Miss Harker’s School? We hope you have fond memories of these events. From these roots The Harker School’s legacy has grown. In this 125th anniversary year, we recognize that Harker could not have become what it is, a world-renowned educational institution, without our strong tradition of philanthropy and the generosity of our donors. As alumni of the school, you now have the opportunity to support your alma mater and participate in that legacy. By supporting the school with a gift to the Annual Giving Campaign you are securing the future of The Harker School for generations to come. Your donation will go directly to the general endowment. No gift is too small, and every gift matters. We hope to see you at one of our many alumni events, listed at www.harker.org/ alumni. We’d also love to see you on campus for a visit!
Kristina Alaniz Director of Alumni Relations alumni@harker.org
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P.S. We’re seeking nominations for the 2019-20 Distinguished Alumni Award. If you have a nominee, email alumni@harker.org.
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Reflect | Inspire | Achieve Reflect We celebrate – especially this year – our long-standing history and tradition of developing lifelong learners, well-rounded global citizens, and kind, respectful individuals. With a deep commitment to academic excellence and civic responsibility, we are honored to guide the young minds of our talented students. For our alumni, our 125th anniversary is also a fitting time to recall their years spent at Harker and how the school prepared them for their lives today.
Inspire Throughout its 125-year history, Harker has prepared students to lead lives of service and integrity by offering a rigorous academic program and top-notch opportunities for personal development and participation in extracurricular activities. Philanthropy from our community drives the exceptional programs for our students by providing teachers with the resources they need. Our alumni all benefited from the generosity of our donors while they were students at Harker, and now they have the opportunity to pay it forward.
Achieve Our students are preparing to make a difference in the world. Our alumni already are.
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Harker Endowment Harker’s general endowment is meant to be a perpetual benefit for our students. The intent is for alumni gifts to annual giving to be held in perpetuity, with the income generated to be spent on student programs and financial aid. Your gift will help create ongoing opportunities for students in the future and contribute to the sustainability of the school.
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Ways To Give Outright Gift You may make a gift online using a credit card or via ACH (electronic check). Simply go to www.harker. org/onlinegiving. Or you may complete the annual giving pledge envelope (included in this brochure), and do one of the following: enclose a check; provide your credit card information; make a pledge of a specific amount and pay it before May 31, 2019.
Gifts of Securities Transfer stock by mailing or emailing your completed Transfer of Securities form. Download the form at www.harker.org/onlinegiving. Please be sure to notify the advancement office when transferring securities, so that we may properly attribute gifts to their donors.
In-Kind Gifts of Tangible Personal Property Download the in-kind gift proposal form at www.harker.org/onlinegiving. You may then submit the form to the in-kind gift acceptance committee for review. Once it is determined that we can accept the gift, we can make arrangements to receive the property and provide you with a letter of tax deductibility.
Matching Gift Many gifts to The Harker School also qualify for corporate matches. Please check with your employer on matching gift policies. Most companies with matching gift policies handle the process online. Check with your human resources department for specifics.
Give by Text Text EAGLES to 56512.
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How Gifts Are Recognized 125% Club Were you one of those students who gave 125% effort at school? For our anniversary year, donors who give 125% of what they gave last year (an increase of 25%) are recognized in our 125% Club. Donors who didn’t give last year but make a gift this year in any amount are also included. All those in the 125% Club will receive a 125th anniversary commemorative item.
Recognition and Thanks Website We are very grateful for the charitable contributions we receive, which benefit all students, and we are happy to recognize our generous donors on our Recognition & Thanks website each year.
Thanks for your gift! Any amount is appreciated and will help continue Harker’s legacy of excellence for our students. Questions? Contact us at alumni@harker.org.
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