Guide to Giving
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.
2022-2023 Board of Trustees
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Patricia L. Wolff, Chair
Mitchell J. Katz, 1st Vice Chair
Jenny Price, 2nd Vice Chair
David Friedland, Treasurer
Maria Reed, Secretary
Thomas J. Coleman, Member-at-Large
Jamie Williamson, Head of School
MEMBERS
Akeela Azcuy, PhD
Reed Brodsky
Elizabeth A. Crain
Peter A. D’Avanzo
Jeffrey B. Goldenberg
Elizabeth Jarvis
Meredith Jenkins
Ian Levine
Staci Marlowe
Janice Meyer
Magdalena Zavalia Miguens
Denis J. O’Leary, III
Katie Puris
Sandip Singh
Marko Sonnenberg
Nicholas Van Amburg
Anike Wariebi
Jennifer Weyburn, PhD
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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, 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.
Windward
Areas Positively Impacted by Your Windward Fund Gift • Low student-to-faculty ratio • Consistent, relevant professional development for faculty and staff • Tuition assistance • Technology • Maintenance and upkeep of our campuses • Arts and athletics • Parent and guardian lectures 3 Coding in Computers, Westchester Middle School, grade 7.
Leader's Circle $3,000 to $4,999 1926 Society $50,000+ Benefactor's Circle $5,000 to $9,999 Patron's Circle $10,000 to $14,999 Head's Circle $15,000 to $24,999 Leadership Giving Founder's Circle $25,000 to $49,999 4 year! June 30 The Windward Fund runs from July 1 to June 30 every Friend's Circle up to $499 Viking’s Circle $500 to $999 Blue & White Circle $1,000 to $2,999 Additional Giving Circles
Ways of Giving
up to $500 can be made
GIFTS OF APPRECIATED SECURITIES
visit our website or contact the Director of Development, Angel Francis, at (914) 949-6968
2280 for more information about donating stock. 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.
MATCHING GIFTS
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 written letter after the gift has been made. Windward allows monthly, reoccurring gifts for donors to create a regular, ongoing donation schedule to fit their individual goals.
RECURRING GIFTS
Online Phone
www.thewindwardschool.org/give Development Office (914) 949-6968 ext. 2281 Development Office The Windward School 1275 Mamaroneck Avenue White Plains, NY 10605
Please
ext.
Venmo Gifts
@theWindward-School
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Windward Fund
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.
Committee 6 Teacher Appreciation Week May 2022 Contact Windward Fund Director Melissa Stewart to join the Windward Fund Committee Today! mstewart@thewindwardschool.org Special Thanks to the 2022-2023 Windward Fund Co-Chairs Meredith Gotlin & Reed Brodsky Nomi Kleinman & Dan Cayer Michael Cummins Gail Cirlin-Lazerus & Erik Lazerus Lauren & Daniel Levy
Special Events
WINDWARD
The Windward Classic is an annual golf and tennis outing that supports Windward teacher training. This year’s Classic will be held on June 5, 2023 and will include lunch, dinner, prizes for participants, and an auction. Windward community members
campuses can socialize and introduce their friends and colleagues
Windward’s impact.
SPRING
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 Benefit will be held in Spring 2024.
BENEFIT
from all
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CLASSIC Contact Tom Fiorella, Windward Fund Associate at tfiorella@thewindwardschool.org or 212-222-8628 ext. 3140. Interested in Volunteering?
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Capital Campaigns
campaigns fund specific initiatives
as building projects
endowments. Families with the interest and capacity to make multiyear commitments
support these efforts above and beyond their giving to
asked
Continuing to support the Windward Fund
continue to provide its exceptional program.
that the School
Interested in learning more about Capital Campaigns?
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Meet the Development Team
listed by office location
WESTCHESTER LOWER SCHOOL
Lucy Godman
Interim Chief Advancement Officer
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
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
Melissa manages annual giving at Windward, overseeing all Windward Fund events 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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afrancis@thewindwardschool.org
lgodman@thewindwardschool.org
mstewart@thewindwardschool.org
WESTCHESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL
MANHATTAN LOWER & MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Jennifer
Tom
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. 10
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.
Nichols Associate Director of Development jnichols@thewindwardschool.org Jenny heads the Windward Fund team and supports capital campaign and Windward Parents Association efforts.
Meghan Kennedy Associate Director of Development mkennedy@thewindwardschool.org Meghan manages capital campaign initiatives and supports Development department special events and Windward Parent Association efforts.
Thank
40 West Red Oak Lane White Plains, NY 10604 www.thewindwardschool.org/give 1275 Mamaroneck Avenue White Plains, NY 10605 212 East 93 Street New York, NY 10128
you for your support!