Landmark News April 2013; Jefferys Donate $1 Million to CSG

LANDMARK NEWS April 2013

Columbus School for Girls

Jeffreys Donate $1 Million to CSG Campaign Passes $10 Million Mark “ It’s exceedingly important that CSG and an all-girls education remain a vital part of the palette of opportunity available to girls.” Nancy Jeffrey

York, where she attended the Masters School, an all-girls school, on scholarship. “Education was very important to my mother,” said Nancy. “She made sure that I received the best education available.”

Tad and Nancy Jeffrey’s $1 million Landmark Campaign gift has pushed the campaign more than halfway toward its goal.

Bexley residents Tad and Nancy Jeffrey deeply believe in the importance of giving back. Couple their profound generosity with an unwavering belief in the mission of Columbus School for Girls, and the result is an extraordinary Landmark Capital Campaign gift that will impact generations of CSG students. After a thorough review and discussion of campaign plans with Head of School Liza Lee and several members of the CSG Board of Trustees, the Jeffreys were of one mind and united in support of the Landmark Campaign, said Tad Jeffrey. “We asked ourselves, what can we do to help CSG?” he said. Their compelling answer, a million dollar Landmark Campaign gift, will help the historic, nationally recognized institution literally and figuratively build the future. “These new facilities made possible through the Landmark Campaign will round out the superior facilities at CSG,” said Nancy Jeffrey. “It’s exceedingly important that CSG and an all-girls education remain a vital part of the palette of opportunity available to girls in central Ohio,” she added. The Jeffreys understand firsthand the special power and importance of all-girls schools. They’ve lived it themselves. Tad’s mother, Florence Crocker Jeffrey Scovil, is a CSG alumna from the Class of 1925. Nancy grew up in Westchester County, New

Nancy added that CSG is a very valuable asset to the Bexley community. When the Jeffreys moved to Bexley in the mid-1950s, education was still paramount on their minds as they raised three daughters—all of whom graduated from CSG: Anne Wright ’70, Sally O’Neil ’72, and Elizabeth (Betsy) Balderston ’75. When the Jeffrey daughters entered college, each one had the same reaction, remembered Nancy. Each, in turn, suddenly discovered that she had been far better prepared for college than her peers because of her experience at CSG. “In addition to an excellent learning atmosphere, CSG teaches young women to ask why...to think out of the box...to not simply settle for the status quo because ‘that’s the way it has always been done,’” added Sally O’Neil. “In the 1970s, and still today, this was not always popular for women (in particular) to do—the glass ceiling is alive and well. But I left CSG feeling that there was no such thing—and that’s half the battle. My parents are supporters of many wonderful organizations in Columbus—but none are more important to me than CSG. Bravo, Mom and Dad!” The Jeffreys have a long and extensive history of philanthropic and community involvement, and CSG has benefited from their generosity of time, talent, and support for many years. Nancy, a former CSG Board of Trustees chair, is a Lifetime Member of the Board. She co-chaired CSG’s highly successful Centennial Campaign in 1998. Tad is a current member of the Bexley Community Foundation and was the recipient of the Foundation’s inaugural Cornerstone Award in 2011. He is a former Columbus College of Art and Design trustee, where they recently dedicated the Tad Jeffrey FabLab. Together, Tad and Nancy’s commitment and presence have touched many, many organizations, including the Columbus

“ I especially recall feeling so very well prepared for my freshman year at Vanderbilt when others around me were swirling with the demands of higher expectations. That confidence and knowledge that ‘luck favors the prepared’ have fueled my endeavors whether at work, service, or personal challenges. I am especially grateful to Mom and Dad for their efforts to insure that other young women leave CSG with that ‘fuel in their tanks.’ Their gifts of time, talent, and treasure have empowered countless graduates since my sisters and I were there in the 1960s and 70s. We all say ‘thank you’ for these gifts!” Anne Jeffrey Wright ’70

Metro Parks, Franklin Historical Society, YWCA, Ohio Historical Society, Communities in Schools, United Way, Metropolitan Human Services Commission, and The Ohio State University. Their contributions and determination to improve the world around them has made central Ohio a better place to live. “Tad and Nancy have been among CSG’s strongest and most enduring supporters, and I thank them with all of my heart for their tremendous generosity and leadership,” remarked Head of School Liza Lee. “Their wonderful Landmark gift will have a far-reaching impact that not only will benefit the girls of today, but also will affect directly the lives of generations of students.” “ I am very proud of Mom and Dad’s support of CSG. CSG made a real difference in my life and prepared me to be a contributor and leader in my profession and community. I am delighted that the CSG experience will be available to future generations of girls in central Ohio.” Betsy Jeffrey Balderston ’75

Landmark

The Capital and Endowment Campaign for Columbus School for Girls Greetings from Kibler House, where jack hammering and beeping bulldozers are the sounds of spring on campus! Construction of the Performing Arts Center began in March and is due to be complete in early 2014. We’re happy to report an outstanding show of support during the past year for Columbus School for Girls. Donors have contributed $3.5 million in new gifts and pledges to the Landmark Campaign since August 2012. We’re now actively in the public and final phase of this important campaign. A huge thanks to our Phase I Campaign Chair Sarah Kay ’87 for all of her efforts in getting the Landmark Campaign underway and moving forward. Current campaign chairs as of spring 2012 are past CSG parents Webb and Liz Vorys (Eleanor ’12, Kate ’07). We also want to acknowledge and give our special thanks to the leaders of the Solicitation Committee: Lori Ann Feibel, Cecily Chester Alexander ’88, Kitty Morton Epler ’62, Julie Schottenstein Saar ’84, Beth Crane ’69, and Tim Miller.

Your Hopes. Her Dreams. Our Commitment.

Katie Kessler Chatas ’84 Kim Rice Wilson ’80 Co-Interim Development Directors