Building Excellence Together: The Campaign for Magnificat

BUILDING EXCELLENCE TOGETHER THE CAMPAIGN FOR MAGNIFICAT

OUR IDENTITY

Magnificat High School, a girls’ Catholic, college-preparatory high school, founded and sponsored by the Sisters of the Humility of Mary, calls young women to live Mary’s Magnificat in the world.

OUR MISSION

We educate young women holistically to learn, lead, and serve in the spirit of Mary’s Magnificat.

MAGNIFICAT HIGH SCHOOL opened in 1955 in the former Wooster School in Rocky River.

One hundred nine Sisters of the Humility of Mary have served in educational ministry at Magnificat. The Sisters partnered, from the beginning, with dedicated lay personnel in continuity with practices from their founding in Dommartin, France, in 1854.

OUR VISION

With state-of-the-art spaces, resources, and programming informed by our Mission and 21st-century best practices, Magnificat will be more equipped than ever to prepare visionary leaders for our evolving world through collaborative research, innovative thinking, and ethical decision-making in the sciences and humanities.

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WE WILL BUILD EXCELLENCE TOGETHER. We will create stronger spatial connections that foster learning communities to inspire and better educate our future leaders in the fields of science, technology, and medicine; We will incorporate engineering and design elements driven by national and global best practices in education and sustainability; We will facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration for real-world investigations and complex problem-solving; We will empower students to conceptualize challenges and opportunities internationally and cross-culturally; We will continue the implementation of our unique concept of SurroundLearning™ – the seamless integral link between spaces and pedagogies that enables learning anytime, anywhere, and virtually any way.

CENTER FOR SCIENCE EXPLORATION

ATHLETIC COMPLEX

ENDOWMENT

THE MAGNIFICAT FUND

CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS

CENTER FOR SCIENCE EXPLORATION

RENOVATED SECOND FLOOR

CENTER FOR SCIENCE EXPLORATION Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics Newly renovated science spaces will enhance collaboration among faculty and students. This will enable us to integrate multiple lab experiences, while providing flexible and technology-supported classrooms to foster interdisciplinary, group, and individualized learning.

“A new science center will ensure that Magnificat students continue to build a strong foundation in the sciences, and will give us an opportunity to explore all of the possible careers that are open to us.” Anjali ’20

ATHLETIC COMPLEX A resurfaced track and field will enhance our Athletic Complex renovation which includes the completed Coyne Tennis Courts and Karnatz Family Field.

“Karnatz Family Field is more than turf to us.

It represents a deep sense of pride. We are so appreciative of the donors who gave us our home field advantage.” Nora ’21

ENDOWMENT Over 60% of our students receive some form of financial assistance.

As part of our Mission, we strive to open our doors to every young woman who wants to become a Magnificat student. We recognize the financial commitment necessary for a Magnificat education.

The primary source of tuition assistance and scholarships comes from the Magnificat Endowment. The endowment helps make a Magnificat education affordable. We are committed to helping interested and dedicated students so that they may experience what Magnificat can be for them—an investment that lasts a lifetime.

“Receiving a Named Endowed Scholarship has taught me that Magnificat works to create a learning opportunity for all girls. I am so grateful for my donors’ passion and care for holistically educating young women now and in the future!” Kerry ’21

THE MAGNIFICAT FUND Gifts to The Magnificat Fund are unrestricted gifts that support every aspect of a Magnificat education.

Your gift to the Magnificat Fund is integral in continuing the Mission of Magnificat. Everyone who appreciates the impact of a Magnificat education can strengthen our school’s future with a gift of any size.

An unrestricted gift helps ensure that Magnificat students continue to have access to the best programs, learning environments, and faculty.

Your generosity keeps the Magnificat tradition of excellence strong and viable for our current students and for future generations of Blue Streaks.

THE VISION FOR OUR YOUNG WOMEN THE

CENTER FOR SCIENCE EXPLORATION............................................... $4,000,000

THE

ATHLETIC COMPLEX...........................................................................................$1,500,000

THE

MAGNIFICAT FUND...............................................................................................$1,750,000

THE

HED ENDOWMENT............................................................................................................. $500,000 C A E R L A GO

TOTAL............................................................................................................................. $7,750,000

NAMING OPPORTUNITIES SCIENCE CENTER (1)................................................................................................... $1,500,000 SCIENCE LEARNING COMMONS (1).................................................................. $250,000 SCIENCE LEARNING SPACES (10+).....................................................................$100,000 TRACK (1)..................................................................................................................................$100,000 NAMED FULLY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP...................................................................... $300,000 PARTIALLY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP..............................................................$50,000

PLANNING YOUR GIFT THE CAMPAIGN FOR MAGNIFICAT HIGH SCHOOL offers a wide range of opportunities for donors at all levels to make a difference in the quality and future of our school. You can participate in the campaign by making a commitment that permits both flexibility and time to complete payment. Because the school’s needs represent a five-year vision, we hope that most commitments will be completed within 36-60 months.

There are a variety of ways you can make a gift to BUILDING EXCELLENCE TOGETHER, and each opportunity presents certain advantages. All, of course, are tax deductible within the limits specified by the IRS code. We would recommend consulting with an attorney or financial advisor when planning your commitment.

GIFTS OF CASH/CHECK provide the most immediate impact, and qualify for a full charitable deduction in

the year given.

GIFTS OF APPRECIATED SECURITIES held for more than one year permit a donor to use the full

value of the security at the time of donation as a tax deduction, while avoiding any capital gains tax.

GIFTS OF PROPERTY, including residence, vacation home, jewelry, art, etc., can provide significant benefits to the school and to the donor. The specialized help of appraisers and tax advisors is necessary to make such a gift.

GIFTS OF LIFE INSURANCE can provide a way to make a sizable gift at a relatively low cost. We recommend consulting with an attorney or financial advisor.

GIFTS THAT MAKE AN IMPACT AFTER YOUR LIFETIME are excellent ways to participate in

the campaign at levels you might not ordinarily consider. These can include a gift in one’s will, retirement plan, and various trust instruments. Our team of professionals will be happy to assist your financial advisors in finding the best plan for your particular situation.

Each and every gift, big or small, helps ensure that we honor our commitment to excellence for current and future generations of Magnificat students.

BUILDING EXCELLENCE TOGETHER FOR OUR YOUNG WOMEN Building on the prophetic vision of the Sisters of the Humility of Mary, Magnificat strives to be a leader in Catholic education for young women. We are proud of our rich history and heritage, and we ask you to join us in our renewed commitment to Magnificat’s Mission.

We are at the beginning of an exciting chapter in our school’s history, one that will expand the holistic, innovative opportunities that shape Magnificat students into visionary leaders. Our rapidly evolving world requires us to be more forward-thinking than ever before in our approach to education and formation. Mary’s Magnificat calls us to be more inclusive, opening the doors of opportunity for every young woman who wants to become a Magnificat student.

In order to fulfill this vision, we ask you to say ‘yes’ to Magnificat. Your support and generosity have been essential to sustaining our Mission thus far, and I hope you will join us as we enter this next chapter.

I wish you and your families blessings in abundance, and I sincerely thank you for considering a gift to BUILDING EXCELLENCE TOGETHER, The Campaign for Magnificat High School.

In the Spirit of Mary’s Magnificat,

Moira Clark ’77 President, Magnificat High School

CAMPAIGN LEADERSHIP TEAM

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HONORARY CHAIRS

In the present world, the lives and influence of young

Jan Duffy Leitch ’68 & Jeff Leitch, Past Parents

women of faith learning, leading, and serving in

Sr. Carol Anne Smith, HM, Past President

the spirit of Mary’s Magnificat are more urgently

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

needed than ever. Magnificat forms and educates such women, and I thank you for your support of

Caroline & Joe Lee, Parents Ann Litzler Coyne ’88 & Terry Coyne, Parents COMMITTEE MEMBERS

BUILDING EXCELLENCE TOGETHER, The Campaign

Mary Kay Cabot & Bill Murman, Past Parents

for Magnificat High School that will ensure our school’s

Fiona Campbell Chambers ’90 & Brian Chambers, Parents

strong fulfillment of its Mission into the future.

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Heather & Tim Connor, Parents Tom Coughlin, Past Parent & Grandparent Kim & Pat Fogarty, Parents Dede Hickey Geib ’76 & Dan Geib, Past Parents Mary Ellen & Rich Huesken, Past Parents Teri Coury Ingleright ’80 Lorna & Ray Jenne, Parents Carrie & Doug Kuhlman, Parents Lisa & Bob Kunkle, Past Parents Pam & Jeff Moritz, Parents Stacy & Steve Nock, Past Parents Colleen Moran O’Neil ’88 & Mike O’Neil, Parents

Sr. Carol Anne Smith, HM Magnificat Past President, Honorary Chair

Molly & Mike Schroeder, Parents Amanda Shaerban Steyer ’00

BUILDING EXCELLENCE TOGETHER

The Campaign for Magnificat High School 20770 Hilliard Blvd. | Rocky River, Ohio 44116 440.331.1572 | magnificaths.org Moira Clark ’77 President mclark@maghs.org 440.331.1572, ext. 253 Amy Kubacki Vice President of Advancement akubacki@maghs.org 440.331.1572, ext. 263