2021-2022 CFS Development Brochure

Philanthropy at Cambridge Friends School Cultivating critical thinkers.

Inspiring compassionate leaders.

5 Cadbury Road, Cambridge, MA 02140 E: d.marangoly@cambridgefriendsschool.org W: cambridgefriendsschool.org P: 617.354.3880 ext.117

How YOU Can Make an Impact Cambridge Friends School is officially celebrating 60 years of educating young minds in the Quaker Education tradition. Our School remains progressive in pedagogy, ever evolving and adapting to reimagine 21st Century learning, while holding true to our history and values. Transcending fundamental academics, CFS helps students to develop a strong sense of self, the ability to think critically, and demonstrate confidence to challenge injustice in the world. Supporting Cambridge Friends School allows our educators to continue to prepare the next generation so that they may work toward their highest potential and become thoughtful, compassionate leaders.

Gifts to Cambridge Friends School support our overall mission, including bringing together a diverse school community through financial aid, keeping our excellent teachers abreast of current research through professional development, and supporting the daily work of educating students - whether in class and out in the world on service-learning opportunities, or learning remotely and participating in virtual field trips.

Like all independent schools, CFS depends upon the generosity of its community to sustain and advance the mission of the School. Every gift to CFS not only benefits our students and faculty members, but their families, our communities, and the world. Your gift will have a very meaningful impact!

Without the donations of thousands who came before us, Cambridge Friends School would not be here today. In fact, generous gifts allowed us to open in

1958 The idea of starting a Friends day school begins with discussions among a group of young parents at Cambridge Monthly Meeting.

1961 Cambridge Friends School (CFS) opens in the basement and attic spaces of the St. James Episcopal Church in Cambridge. There are seven faculty members and twenty students in Kindergarten through fourth grade. Each year a new class is added, and by 1964-65, there are 101 students in Kindergarten through sixth grade.

1961. The donations paid the salaries of our first teachers. Every year since then, donations have constructed our building, stocked the Library, and built the school that we all benefit from today.

2021- 2022 School Year

(as of 7.31.2021)

51% 7% 3%

Students of color LGBTQ+ families Quaker families

11 6.5:1 25 43%

Average class size Students to teacher ratio Towns served in Greater Boston Financial Aid ($1,097,389)

32 $797.15

Most consecutive years a donor has given Average gift amount; $50 median gift amount

1962

1964

Cambridge Friends School Corporation is created to operate the School. Land is purchased, and the first capital campaign is undertaken, and is completed in six weeks, exceeding its goal of $225,000! Cadbury Road is created and named in honor of the Cadbury family, who had been active in Friends Meeting at Cambridge since its formation.

On September 23, the new school building opens with seven classes in grades Kindergarten through seventh with a staff of 22. By 1966, there are 169 students, with nine full-time and 16 part-time teachers.

Giving Opportunities

The Thomas Kennedy Memorial Fund - This fund benefits the Cambridge Friends School Library. Gifts to this fund support library equipment and the CFS library collection.

Annual Fund

Professional Development Fund - This fund was created in honor of Tom Waring, Helen McElroy, and Laraine Morin. It provides specialized training, formal education, and/or advanced professional learning opportunities for CFS teachers, faculty, and other educators.

The CFS Annual Fund provides essential unrestricted dollars for the operating budget that elevates the educational experience at Cambridge Friends School.

Gifts to the Annual Fund directly support the mission of CFS by enhancing the socioeconomic diversity of our student body, professional development of our faculty, and the academic and social justice curriculum that makes the School a unique and dynamic place to learn.

Designated Funds Cambridge Friends School also accepts restricted gifts to the following funds: The Tina and John Hammock Latinx Scholarship Fund - This fund supports scholarships for Latinx students, with a goal of making a Cambridge Friends School education more accessible to members of the Latinx community.

The Mary and Walter Johnson Tuition Assistance Fund - Named after former Head of School Mary Johnson, this fund supports financial aid at Cambridge Friends School. With close to 50% of families receiving aid, this fund directly supports the accessibility of a CFS education for families from different socioeconomic backgrounds.

“CFS played an important part in shaping my outlook on the world and my role in it. The School’s Quaker Values made me more empathetic towards other perspectives and made me want to help those less fortunate. Without my nine years at CFS, I don’t think I would be the same member of the community, person, or friend that I am today.”

- Alex Russell, CFS Class of 2000 “My family gives to Cambridge Friends School because we support its mission and values. We believe that giving to the Annual Fund is a great way to demonstrate our personal commitment to integrity, equality, and community. The support of donors helps CFS fulfill its educational mission and be true to its Quaker Principles.”

- Amory Wakefield, Current Trustee and CFS Alumni Parent, Class of 2020

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1996

CFS undergoes its first expansion, adding an Assembly Room (now the gym), classrooms, a library, and more!

Diversity and social justice have been a part of the School’s mission since its founding, but in 1988, an intentional commitment is made to antiracism education. A more inclusive curriculum is developed, workshops are run to further community awareness, and Affinity Groups such as the Students of Color group are formed and still run at CFS today.

Gays, Lesbians and Straights Together (GLAST) initiate several programs that continue to this day including: Rainbow Lunch (an affinity group for children of gay, lesbian, or bisexual-headed families); a lunch group for gay and lesbian teachers; and an annual Pride Day celebration. The first “Coming Out” day, now known as the Pride Assembly, is held in 1991.

The School undertakes a significant capital campaign for two new wings and a courtyard that nearly doubled the physical size of the School. The School adds a Pre-Kindergarten class, and the other grades expand to two classes per grade.

Ways to Give

gift, type of stock, and number of shares. Ask your broker to contact Diane.

We welcome gifts of all types and sizes. Our fiscal year is July 1 through June 30. Your tax-deductible gift to Cambridge Friends School can be made in any of the following ways:

Charitable Individual Retirement Account (IRA) Rollover - If you are 70.5 years of age, the charitable Individual Retirement Account (IRA) rollover may be the gift planning tool for you! A gift from your IRA made directly to CFS will qualify towards your annual IRA required minimum distribution, allowing you to donate up to $100,000 of the distribution while avoiding taxation on the distribution.

Check - Make your check payable to Cambridge Friends School and mail to: Diane Marangoly - Director of Development and Communication Cambridge Friends School 5 Cadbury Road, Cambridge, MA 02140 Credit Card/Online Giving - Call or give securely online at: cambridgefriendsschool.org/give. Consider a more convenient way to donate with monthly giving!

Matching Gifts - Many employers will match an employee’s contribution to CFS through their Matching Gift Program. Contact your Human Resources office to see if your employer matches your charitable contributions.

Other - CFS also accepts gifts of in-kind services, art, equipment, and more.

Whether a gift card for an event prize or a piano for our music program, this form of giving often alleviates our overhead costs and assists with keeping funds where they are needed most.

We’re here to help! Call Diane at 617.354.3880 ext. 117 or send an email to d.marangoly@cambridgefriendsschool.org to give in any of these ways.

Bequests & Planned Giving - Giving a living gift to Cambridge Friends School is a powerful way to impart your legacy for future generations. Donors who make arrangements for Cambridge Friends School in their final plans are inducted into the 1961 Friends Society.

“I am now able to make donations directly from my IRA as part of the annual required minimum distribution (RMD). As the parent of alum Lucina, CFS Class of ‘03, and a former CFS staff member, CFS has always held a special place for me, and so I make it a priority to give each year. I encourage anyone over 70 to consider supporting CFS through your IRA.”

Stock - CFS welcomes gifts of stock. Instruct your broker about the amount of the

- Suzanna Schell, CFS Alumni Parent ‘03

1997 CFS welcomes its first class of Pre-Kindergarten students. The CFS Buddy program begins pairing students across homerooms for a yearlong program of visits and shared activities.

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2012

2018

2020

CFS is featured for its antihomophobia work in the documentary “It’s Elementary: Talking About Gay Issues in Elementary School.” The second grade seed-to-shirt project is founded and continues to raise funds for worthy causes today.

On September 23, CFS celebrates its 50th anniversary. Students, faculty, staff, and Friends parade from the Friends Meeting at Cambridge to Cadbury Road.

David Tierney, formerly Director of The Rivers School Conservatory, assumes his new role as the 15th Head of School for CFS.

CFS expands its offerings launching the Early Childhood String Program (Pre-K to grade 2) fully funded by a grant from the Miriam Avison Charitable Fund.

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, CFS successfully pivots to remote learning, the Annual Fund achieves close to 120% of its goal as the community rallies to support the School, and a new Summer Program is initiated extending financial aid relief to families in need.

Events to Support CFS Seminar Series - CFS hosts a series of guest speakers, film screenings, and panel discussions in support of the School’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

Book Sale - In late fall, the CFS community participates in a gently used book sale by donating books, helping to organize book displays and staff sales, and/or purchasing books at very modest prices. All proceeds support the CFS Library.

Circle of Friends - This elevated evening is held in the spring. Current parents/ guardians, faculty and staff, and trustees enjoy camaraderie, special performances and displays, and a communal meal with funds raised for school-specific needs and the Annual Fund.

Super Sleepover/Stayover - A favorite tradition since 2001. In the winter, Lower School students sleepover at the School while Early Childhood students stay for the evening. Organized by CFS families, this event raises money for the Annual Fund. In 2021, the event transitioned to a socially-distanced movie night.

Middle School Social - Students in grades 6 through 8 enjoy a Friday evening at the close of the school year with a DJ, plenty of treats, and loads of fun.

Organized by CFS families, this event raises money for the Annual Fund.

Family Association Events - The CFS Family Association organizes parent/ guardian socials such as the Multicultural Potluck to help build community. They also organize coffees, an Election Day bake sale, and Friday Fun events including crafting, making s’mores, and other fun activities for CFS families.

Alumni vs. Grade 8 and Faculty/Staff Sporting Events - An Alumni Soccer Game is typically held in the fall, and an Alumni Basketball Game in the winter.

These events pit alumni against current eighth-grade students and faculty/staff in friendly competition. The roster is organic, in that alumni arrive the day-of without any advanced registration, making for a fun element of surprise!