2023-2024
The Country Day Fund is the difference. All contributions to the Country Day Fund go directly into the current school
What is the Country Day Fund? The Country Day Fund is the school’s most important annual fundraising priority. It provides unrestricted funds that directly support the operating budget. The Country Day Fund
year’s budget, so your contribution helps fund everything that happens at Country Day. Contributions to the Country Day Fund support: • Our talented and dedicated faculty • An advanced visual and performing arts program • A full-spectrum athletic program • An enriched student life • Advanced technology • An exceptional campus and facilities • A culture rich in tradition
benefits every student every year by bridging the gap actual cost of providing a
But why?
Country Day education.
The cost of a Country Day education is significant, but tuition alone does not
between tuition revenue and the
cover the entire cost to educate a Country Day student. Thus, every student actually receives a subsidy made possible through annual giving to the Country Day Fund. Approximately 4% of the 2023-2024 operating budget is funded by the Country Day Fund. For this reason, it is the school’s primary annual fundraising priority.
How much should I give?
OVER
800
We ask each person to participate at a level appropriate
DONORS
for their circumstances. Gifts at all levels are vital to the success of the Country Day Fund and are appreciated.
I want to participate, but do small gifts really matter?
helped us exceed our goal last year.
They really do! made to the Country Day Fund are gifts of $100 or less.
the Country Day Fund indicates overall support of the school,
ASSOCIATES OF EXCELLENCE $2,500 - $4,999
which is extremely important to outside funding sources, such as foundations. For example, when considering whether to award a
ASSOCIATES $1,500 - $2,499
grant to Country Day, a foundation will ask about participation percentages from alumni, parents,
OVER
$810,000 for the Country Day Fund.
corporate and foundation giving begins with you.
FOUNDERS CIRCLE $20,000 - $49,999
COUNTRY DAY COUNCIL $5,000 - $9,999
Furthermore, participation in
Last year we exceeded our goal and raised
BENEFACTORS $50,000 and above
TRUSTEES CIRCLE $10,000 - $19,999
In fact, more than a quarter of gifts
faculty and trustees. In short, all
COUNTRY DAY FUND GIVING LEVELS
What is the Associates Dinner? Each year, individuals who make gifts at the Associates level or higher ($1,500+) are recognized for their leadership contributions and are invited to a special event in their honor. We hope you will join this leadership group by becoming a Country Day Associate.
FELLOWS $500 - $1,499 RED AND BLUE CLUB $250 - $499 DECADE CLUB Young alumni who graduated within the last decade (20132023) and give $10 for every year since graduation.
What is the Leadership Donor Dinner? Each year, individuals who make gifts at the $10,000 level and above are invited to a special dinner in the spring to honor their gift to The Country Day Fund.
When should I give? Now! Although the fiscal year ends on June 30, 2024, an early gift or pledge (even if you don’t pay until later) saves the school the cost of additional mailings, helps build momentum and allows our volunteers more time to concentrate on gifts from those
We strive for
100%
PARTICIPATION from Parents, Trustees, Faculty and Staff each year.
less familiar with the importance of the Country Day Fund.
OVER
75
VOLUNTEERS for the Country Day Fund.
I have questions that are not answered here. Who can I call? If you have questions about the Country Day Fund, please contact our Director of Annual Giving, Caroline Ellinghausen at (504) 849-3112 or caroline_ellinghausen@mpcds.com.
You are the difference. Whether you give $10 or $10,000, participation of all constituencies guarantees our success. Please participate at any level that is comfortable for you and your family. High participation levels are a huge vote of confidence. We hope that you make Country Day a priority in your annual giving by making your tax-deductible gift today in one of the following ways: GO ONLINE
MAIL A CHECK
using the enclosed postage-paid envelope.
MAKE A CALL
MAKE A PLEDGE
MAKE A MATCHING GIFT
Contact: Caroline Ellinghausen, Director of Annual Giving at (504) 849-3112 or caroline_ellinghausen@mpcds.com
METAIRIE PARK COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL 300 Park Road, Metairie, Louisiana 70005 Phone: 504.828.3408 | Fax: 504.837.0015 www.mpcds.com