Parents’ Guide: Volunteering and Giving Opportunities at Hun
PARENTS’ GUIDE
Volunteering and Giving
Opportunities at Hun
The Hun School of Princeton has countless events throughout the year, and the best way to be in the know for both parents and schoolwide events is to follow the step-by-step directions below and subscribe to Hun’s school calendar.
UPDATE YOUR CALENDAR!
01 DID YOU KNOW?
Visit Hun’s website and click on “Calendar.” Find the RSS icon in the upper right corner to select and subscribe to the calendars of your choice.
03 ATHLETICS
You can subscribe to Hun’s online calendar. By doing this, a live feed will be imported onto your own personal calendar.
02
SUBSCRIBE
Team athletic calendars are available. Scan the QR code, and then filter and sort by team to subscribe to the one you want.
As an added layer of support, a weekly parents’ e-bulletin will be in your inbox every Monday, highlighting various campus happenings and action items that require your attention.
05 DON’T FORGET!
04 WEEKLY E-BULLETIN
Dates and times of events change frequently, so make sure to check the calendar often.
Hello!
WELCOME TO HUN
At The Hun School, education is enriched by partnership, generosity, and shared purpose. We invite every family to get involved in a way that feels right for them — whether through volunteering, giving to The Hun Fund, or simply showing up. Every act of support helps fuel the joy, curiosity, and growth our students experience every day. This guide outlines the many ways you can connect, contribute, and be part of the vibrant, philanthropic spirit that makes Hun so special.
YOUR IMPORTANT HUN CONTACTS
Parent Volunteering
Jeannette Maddalon, Assistant Director of Donor and Parent Relations
Parent Philanthropy
Dominique Marcial-Clark, Director of the Annual Fund
Attendance
Misty Palmer, Associate Head of Upper School
Academics
Your Hun Advisor
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION
The Parents’ Association (PA) helps to create connections between Hun families while supporting the School through events, communications, service, and fundraising.
An executive committee of parent volunteer leaders organize various events and initiatives across campus. All Hun parents are welcome to participate in or support the following committees:
Annual Gala & Auction
Admissions Ambassadors
Common Ground - a volunteer-led consortium of 14 Princeton-area pK through 12 independent schools’ family associations
Cultural Competency
Faculty Grants
Faculty and Staff Appreciation Events
Middle School
Winter Decorating
To learn more about volunteering with the Parents’ Association, please contact Assistant Director of Donor and Parent Relations Jeannette Maddalon at jeannettemaddalon@hunschool.org or any member of the PA Executive Committee listed in the back of this guide.
OPPORTUNITIES
PARENTS’ COMMITTEE FOR THE HUN FUND
The Parents' Committee for the Hun Fund is a dedicated group of parents who work together to support the Hun Fund, our School’s annual fund that provides immediate, meaningful resources for students and faculty. Tuition alone doesn’t cover the full cost of a Hun education, and gifts to the Hun Fund help bridge that gap, directly enhancing the day-to-day experience for every student. This group of volunteers is vital to helping share our culture of philanthropy within the Hun parent community.
Volunteering on the committee is a rewarding way to give back to the community. It’s flexible, low commitment, and open to all parents, whether you can help from home, at work, or on campus. We welcome parents from all grades to join us in sustaining the exceptional Hun experience. Together, we can reach our goal of 100% parent participation!
To learn more about volunteering with the Parents’ Committee for the Hun Fund, please contact Director of the Annual Fund Dominique Marcial-Clark at dominiquemarcialclark@hunschool.org
Parent Committee Chair
Zankhna Parekh P ‘26
JOIN US
VOLUNTEER TODAY!
Scan here for more information and to let us know what you are interested in!
HUN FUND? WHAT IS THE
The Hun Fund is the School’s annual fund of essential, unrestricted donations that supports the operating budget for the current academic year. It plays a critical role in bridging the gap between tuition revenue and the actual cost of a Hun education, a difference of approximately $5,700 per student annually.
With an annual operating budget of approximately $38 million, The Hun School allocates its resources thoughtfully:
• 67.3% to salaries and benefits for our dedicated faculty and staff
• 27.8% to programmatic expenses and maintenance of our campus
• 4.9% to other essential operating costs
Tuition revenue covers approximately 89.6% of our budget. The remaining 10.4% is funded through a combination of the Hun Fund, an endowment draw, and auxiliary programs, meaning Hun Fund contributions directly support nearly every aspect of our School, from faculty salaries to innovative programs like Next Term and RadDays. An additional 1.2% of the budget is supported by other forms of charitable giving, excluding annual giving, such as term scholarship funds and restricted gifts that address short-term operating needs.
WHY THE HUN FUND MATTERS
When you give to the Hun Fund, you are making an immediate and meaningful impact on:
• the recruitment and retention of exceptional educators;
• academic and extracurricular programs — from lab equipment and athletic uniforms to theatre props and classroom technology;
• our ability to innovate and remain agile in responding to emerging needs;
• a portion of our financial aid budget; and
• every student’s daily experience on campus.
Hun Fund dollars can also be designated to one of several key areas:
• Unrestricted (area of greatest need)
• Academic Programming
• Arts
• Athletics
• Cultural Competency Programming
• Financial Aid
• Hun Parents Fund
PHILANTHROPY
MATTERS!
A gift to The Hun School shows your commitment and investment in our mission and in every student. Our family of donors helps us ensure our teachers have the tools and technology they need in the classroom, provides students with experiential learning opportunities, updates and maintains our beautiful campus, and more.
PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT
Tuition & Fees
DID YOU KNOW?
The Hun School is a 501c3 non-profit and, as such, your philanthropic contributions are tax deductible.
HOW YOUR GIFT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
GIVE TO IMPACT
Hun Fund
General and Program Endowment
Capital Projects
Planned Giving
The School’s highest priority as it touches all areas of the School — its operating budget, programs, people, and grounds — and is put to immediate use, ensuring a one-of-a-kind Hun experience.
Provides a permanent source of income for the school and helps sustain and grow all programs and resources.
Transforms and improves the physical campus — buildings, classrooms, fields, and so much more.
Deferred gifts made through your estate plans are a wonderful way to honor your connection to Hun and create a lasting legacy.
Hun Gala and Auction Proceeds benefit the Hun Parents Fund, which supports initiatives such as faculty grants, prom transportation, community events, Family Weekend activities, and more.
Russell Loyalty Circle
Recognizing Hun’s most loyal donors with consecutive years of giving through gifts of any amount to all areas of the School. We begin honoring donors who give two consecutive fiscal years (July 1 - June 30) and continue to celebrate those who reach new milestones each year. We thank loyal Raiders for their steadfast support and dedication.
Red and Black Society
Honoring donors who ensure Hun’s continued excellence through annual leadership gifts of $1,914 or greater to the School. For members of our young alum community who have graduated within the last fifteen years, gifts of $1,000+ to the School will grant membership to this Society. Giving Society
CAN WE COUNT ON YOU?
The Hun School relies on thousands of annual gifts from parents, alums, faculty and staff, grandparents, and friends. Each year, these gifts raise over $1 million and help sustain the one-of-a-kind Hun experience. Every donation, regardless of size, is a vote of confidence in the School and a key indicator of our community’s strength and engagement. The Hun School asks every family to participate in giving to the Annual Fund with a donation that is meaningful to them, as we continue to strive for 100% parent participation.
GIFTS
RANGE IN SIZE FROM $5-$75,000
WAYS TO GIVE
Making a gift to the School ensures the best opportunities for all current and future Raiders. Below are some of the ways you can give:
Check
Credit Card
Donor Advised Fund (DAF)
Stock or Wire Transfer
IRA Charitable Gift Rollover
Planned Gift or Bequest
MATCHING GIFTS
Some companies match gifts to nonprofit organizations. You may be able to double or even triple your gift. Donors are recognized at the end of the fiscal year for the total amount of their gift, matching funds included.
For questions about giving through any of these vehicles, please contact Associate Director of Development Bridget Tavani Schaible at bridgettavani@hunschool.org.
CONNECT WITH US
The Advancement team, located in Mason House, and the Parents’ Association Executive Committee are available to help you navigate all things Hun.
ADVANCEMENT OFFICE STAFF
Sarah Dileo Craig '07
Director of Alumni Engagement sarahdileocraig@hunschool.org (609) 921-7600, extension 2017
Jeannette Maddalon
Assistant Director of Donor and Parent Relations jeannettemaddalon@hunschool.org (609) 921-7600, extension 2233
Dominique Marcial-Clark Director of the Annual Fund dominiquemarcialclark@hunschool.org (609) 921-7600, extension 2162
Katarina Menze
Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement katarinamenze@hunschool.org (609) 921-7600, extension 2286
Dana Samuel
Director of Advancement Services danasamuel@hunschool.org (609) 921-7600, extension 3407
Bridget Tavani Schaible
Associate Director of Development bridgettavani@hunschool.org (609) 921-7600, extension 2297
Janine Russo Vanisko '83
Robert ’10 and Dominic ’11
Director of Capital Giving janinevanisko@hunschool.org (609) 921-7600, extension 2241
PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Santhi Yarlagadda, Chair santhi16@gmail.com
Vikram ‘27
Kanishika Bhargava kanishikaj@gmail.com
Nandika ‘23 and Vrritti ‘26
Chrissy Bronk cbbronk@yahoo.com
Charlie ‘27
Tara Destribats destribatsfamily@gmail.com
Antonio ‘25 and Dario ‘29
Michelle Emerson michelle.emerson2008@gmail.com
Daniel ‘29
Meghan Hayes megkhayes12@gmail.com
Riley ‘23, Will ‘27, and Jack ‘29
Colleen Iannucci iannucci207@gmail.com
Alessandra ‘26
Heather Kamnitsis hkamnitsis@gmail.com
Ali ‘29
Audrey Lloyd adlloyd@msn.com
Jillie ‘27, Tattie ‘30, and Mattie ‘31
Chunmei “Kelly” Lyu lvduo2006@126.com
Tom ‘26
Andrea Mecray andrea.mecray@gmail.com
Hunter ‘28 and Skyler ‘30
Cathy Morgan cathykmorgan@gmail.com
katie.sanghri@gmail.com
Arian ‘29
Heather Williams hwilliams0425@gmail.com
Caden ‘28
Dominique Wolfe dominiquewolfe@gmail.com
William ‘24, Maddy ‘26, and Avery ‘29
Kim Newsome my3gsnewsome@gmail.com
Gaines ‘26
Diana ‘24 and Julia ‘26
Qihao “Leslie” Xu lesliexqh@yahoo.com
Sean ‘26
SCHOOL CONTACTS
Upper School Attendance (609) 921-7600, ext. 2232 usattendance@hunschool.org
Middle School Attendance (609) 759-4247
Email the student’s advisor and copy Ms. Perez: veronicaperez@hunschool.org
Health Center (609) 921-7600, ext. 2118 healthservices@hunschool.org
