Guide to
GIVING
www.thewindwardschool.org/give
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Our Mission Windward is a coeducational, independent day school dedicated to providing a proven instructional program for children with languagebased learning disabilities. The multisensory curriculum is designed for students of average to superior intelligence who can benefit from the unique educational experience provided. Through direct instruction in small class settings, a trained staff assists students to improve their language skills. Academic success, combined with opportunities for social and emotional growth within an intentionally diverse and inclusive setting, enables students to understand their learning differences, build confidence, and develop self-advocacy skills. Windward is committed to helping students achieve their full potential in preparation for a successful return to a mainstream educational environment. To meet these goals, the School provides ongoing training to its faculty based on the most current research and shares its expertise with the parent body, other educators, and the broader community.
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Core Values Commitment - to a world where every child with a language-based learning disability is empowered to achieve unlimited success. Growth - academic growth for students, professional growth for faculty and staff, and enrollment growth for number of students served. Impact - a life-changing and transformational impact on every individual child in the classroom and within the greater learning disability population. Community - building a diverse and inclusive community centering on our students, and where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging.
2023-2024 Board of Trustees EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Patricia L. Wolff, President Mitchell J. Katz, 1st Vice President Jenny Price, 2nd Vice President David Friedland, Treasurer Maria Reed, Secretary Thomas J. Coleman, Member-at-Large Jamie Williamson, EdS, Head of School
MEMBERS Akeela Azcuy, PhD Reed Brodsky Michael Cummins Peter A. D’Avanzo Chris Dooley Jeffrey B. Goldenberg Meredith Jenkins Ian Levine Staci Marlowe
Magdalena Zavalía Miguens Denis J. O’Leary, III ’06 Sandip Singh Marko Sonnenberg Reed Switzer ’19 Nicholas Van Amburg Anike Wariebi Jennifer Weyburn, PhD
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Windward Fund Each year, the Windward community demonstrates a strong giving tradition by contributing to the Windward Fund. The Fund runs annually from July 1 to June 30 and provides the critical restricted and unrestricted dollars necessary to provide a Windward education. All community members, including parents and guardians, grandparents, alumni and their parents, trustees, and faculty and staff are asked to participate. 2
Areas Positively Impacted by Your Windward Fund Gift • Teacher training and professional development • Tuition assistance • Student Experience including DEIB, SEL and Technology programs • Arts and athletics • Maintenance and upkeep of our campuses • Low student-to-faculty ratio • Windward Institute programs, lectures, research, and partnerships
Leadership Giving 1926 Society $50,000+ Founder’s Circle $25,000 to $49,999 Head’s Circle $15,000 to $24,999 Patron’s Circle $10,000 to $14,999 Benefactor’s Circle $5,000 to $9,999 Leader’s Circle $3,000 to $4,999 Young Alumni Circle $500 to $2,999* *Alumni ages 30 and younger
Additional Giving Circles Blue & White Circle $1,000 to $2,999 Viking’s Circle $500 to $999 Friend’s Circle up to $499
The Windward Fund June
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Ways of Giving Online
www.thewindwardschool.org/give
Phone
Development Office (914) 949-9698 ext. 2281
Venmo
Gifts up to $500 can be made @theWindward-School
Mail Development Office The Windward School 1275 Mamaroneck Avenue White Plains, NY 10605
GIFTS OF APPRECIATED SECURITIES AND PLANNED GIVING Please visit our website or contact the Director of Development, Angel Francis, at (914) 949-6968 ext. 2280 for more information about donating stock and/or including Windward in your estate plan.
MATCHING GIFTS If your company offers an employee matching gifts program, you can make the impact of your gift to Windward go even further. Please check with the Human Resources office of your company to determine if they have a matching gift program. Gifts made by corporations to match your gift will be credited to you and counted in your cumulative giving for that fiscal year.
MAKING GIFTS IN HONOR/MEMORIAM Making a gift in honor or memory of friends, family, or Windward employees is a thoughtful way to contribute to the Windward Fund. Windward informs the acknowledged individual or the family of the acknowledged individual with a card after the gift has been made.
RECURRING GIFTS Windward allows monthly, reoccurring gifts for donors to create a regular, ongoing donation schedule to fit their individual goals. 4
WPA Book Fair staff and volunteers
Windward Fund Committee The Windward Fund Committee, composed of dedicated Windward community members, collaborates with the Development staff to help meet Windward’s annual fundraising goals. Committee members connect with fellow Windward community members, sharing their common Windward experiences, educating them about philanthropy, and asking them to join in supporting the Windward Fund. The committee helps other community members understand the needs of the Windward School in order to secure consistent financial support on an annual basis.
Contact Windward Fund Director Melissa Stewart to join the Windward Fund Committee today! mstewart@thewindwardschool.org
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE
2023-2024 Windward Fund Co-Chairs Meredith Gotlin & Reed Brodsky, MMS Gail Cirlin-Lazerus & Erik Lazerus, WMS Lauren & Danny Levy, MLS Kimeran & Sam Reinhart, MMS Yael & Josh Rosen, WLS 5
Special Events
KALEIDOSCOPE: THE WINDWARD SPRING BENEFIT The Windward School hosts a biennial benefit to support the School’s growth and areas of high need. This festive celebration provides an opportunity for guests to hear inspiring stories from alumni and honorees. The next Kaleidoscope will be held at Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers NYC on Saturday, March 2, 2024.
WINDWARD CLASSIC The Windward Classic is a biennial golf and tennis outing that supports Windward teacher training and professional development. The event includes lunch, dinner, prizes and an auction. Windward community members from all campuses can socialize and introduce their friends and colleagues to Windward’s impact. The next Classic will be held in June 2025.
Interested in Volunteering? Contact Lisa Lucente, Development Events Associate & WPA Liaison at llucente@thewindwardschool.org or (914) 949-6968 ext. 2233 6
Capital Campaigns Capital campaigns fund specific initiatives such as building projects and endowments. Families with the interest and capacity to make multiyear commitments are asked to support these efforts above and beyond their giving to the Windward Fund. Continuing to support the Windward Fund ensures that the School can continue to provide its exceptional program.
Interested in learning more about Capital Campaigns? Contact Meghan Kennedy, Associate Director of Development, at (914) 949-6968 ext. 2255 or mkennedy@thewindwardschool.org
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Meet the Development Team listed by office location
WESTCHESTER LOWER SCHOOL Lucy Godman Chief Advancement Officer
lgodman@thewindwardschool.org Lucy oversees the Development department and the Marketing and Communications department. She is responsible for increasing visibility and impact, as well as building relationships with external partners.
Angel Francis Director of Development
afrancis@thewindwardschool.org Angel leads the Development department, and oversees the Windward Fund, capital campaigns, events, alumni relations, and the Windward Parents Association.
Evelyn Poy Associate Director of Development epoy@thewindwardschool.org
Evelyn ensures the Development database’s health and integrity and provides analytical reports to the Development team and other school partners.
Melissa Stewart Windward Fund Director
mstewart@thewindwardschool.org Melissa manages annual giving at Windward, overseeing all Windward Fund efforts and the Windward Fund Committee.
Christelle Bidwell Development Operations Associate cbidwell@thewindwardschool.org
Christelle administers gift processing and acknowledgement and assists on special events.
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WESTCHESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL Meghan Kennedy Associate Director of Development mkennedy@thewindwardschool.org
Meghan manages capital campaign initiatives and events, and supports Windward Parents Association efforts.
Michelle Spino Andruss Alumni Relations Director
msandruss@thewindwardschool.org Michelle oversees The Windward School Alumni Program, which includes the Alumni Ambassador program, alumni events, and alumni resources.
Lisa Lucente Development Events Associate & WPA Liaison llucente@thewindwardschool.org
Lisa leads Development department special events, such as The Windward Classic and Kaleidoscope. Lisa also serves as Westchester liaison to the Windward Parents Association, assisting with the WPA’s communitybuilding initiatives.
MANHATTAN LOWER & MIDDLE SCHOOLS Jenny Nichols Associate Director of Development jnichols@thewindwardschool.org
Jenny leads Windward’s major giving program and supports capital campaign and Windward Parents Association efforts.
Tom Fiorella Windward Fund Associate & WPA Liaison tfiorella@thewindwardschool.org
Tom supports Windward Fund efforts and serves as liaison to the Windward Parents Association, assisting with the WPA’s community-building initiatives.
1275 Mamaroneck Avenue White Plains, NY 10605
40 West Red Oak Lane White Plains, NY 10604
212 East 93 Street New York, NY 10128
Thank you for your support! www.thewindwardschool.org/give
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