THANK YOU 2009 / 2010
From the Associate Head of School for Alumni Affairs and Development, David G. Pond P’91, ’98
48% 16%
5% 5% 12%
7%
7%
FISCAL 2010 ALLOCATION OF CASH EXPENSES
Compensation
48%
Financial Aid
16%
Facilities and Capital Maintenance
5%
Utilities
5%
Instruction/Institution/Administrative
7%
Debt Service
7%
Supporting Operations
12%
16
Fall 2010
100%
This new section of Deerfield Magazine will present news about the important role of philanthropy in the Academy’s success, and thank the munificent alumni, parents, and friends of Deerfield, who give so freely of their time, talents, and treasures. Deerfield’s excellence—from the caliber of our students to the talent of our faculty and to the beauty of our campus—is directly attributable to the thoughtfulness of our supporters. Due to the fact that our fiscal year recently changed to a July 1 to June 30 calendar, we were presented with an opportunity to bring you some news of our fundraising results and financial strength sooner. We leapt at this additional chance to share our successes with you! Every year, Deerfield benefits from gifts in support of our ongoing programs (Annual Support), capital needs (including facilities and endowment), and future programs (planned and deferred gifts through the Boyden Society). During our ten month fiscal year (’09-’10) we realized a critical $20,312,196 for current and future needs. Each of these forms of support is essential to both the short and long-term health of the Academy, and they strengthen all aspects of our school community. Certainly the most important outcome of sustained philanthropy is the people we are able to attract to Deerfield: the incredible students, faculty, and staff who work and learn together every day. With the right mix of faculty and students on campus, the energy, enthusiasm, and earnest pursuit of a sound mind and body is palpable. We educate students from all over the country and the world not only because of their talents in the classroom but also for their positive influence on the hearts and minds of their peers. They take advantage of our offerings and often create new clubs, organizations, and community services. Our faculty members continue to demand excellence from their charges, while supporting their learning process. Committed to the full 24-hour day of boarding school life, the faculty personifies a level of caring and trust that our students come to appreciate deeply. Set these inquisitive students and adults on our beautiful campus and their attachment to the place grows quickly. We work hard to take care of our physical campus (see pages 24 and 36), and are increasingly using energy conservation as a motivation when we renovate or build. Current projects, such as the expanded Greer Store and Fitness Center and the Dining Hall South Bubble, are good examples of a thoughtful approach to conserving energy while also serving the community’s expanding needs. If you haven’t been to campus in a while, please come and see the improvements for yourself. There will always be opportunities to help Deerfield attract the best people, sustain the strongest programs, and maintain or upgrade our facilities to help our students meet the challenges of their tomorrows. If the time is right for you to explore your options to assist Deerfield, I encourage you to stay in touch and to let us know how we can make your philanthropic goals become a reality. In closing, I am grateful to the entire team in the office of Alumni Affairs and Development, as well as to our students, faculty, and staff, and especially to the hundreds of volunteers who assist us in reaching out to the Deerfield family. We could not accomplish so much, year after year, without their loyal efforts and extraordinary generosity. Thank you.