UNLEASH BOUNDLESS POSSIBILITIES
NATIONAL CATHEDRAL SCHOOL
GUIDE TO PHILANTHROPY
WE BELIEVE IN…
PASSION PURPOSE PEOPLE POSSIBILITY
WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF YOUNG WOMEN
At NCS, students pursue their passions, find purpose, form lifelong bonds, and discover the opportunities that await them.
When you make NCS a philanthropic priority, you amplify the NCS experience and unleash boundless possibilities.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
NCS Annual Operating Budget
Illustrative
PHILANTHROPY
10% of NCS’s operating budget is funded by your generous contributions. Tuition and other revenue
PURPLE & GOLD FUND
The Purple & Gold Fund is an annual invitation to every member of our community to invest in the power of young women. All contributions to the Purple & Gold Fund are used in the current school year to expand the opportunities available to our students and teachers beyond what is covered by tuition.
ENDOWMENT
We invite those interested in creating a lasting legacy and ensuring the long-term sustainability of NCS’s mission to consider an endowment gift. Endowment gifts are a perpetual investment in NCS, impacting students and faculty today and for generations to come.
YOUR IMPACT
Foundations
Parents of Alumnae
OUR GRATITUDE
Students
Guardians
Parents
Families
Grandparents
Alumnae
Every gift matters. We recognize and are deeply grateful for all gifts in support of our community. No matter the size of your contribution, you play a critical role in completing the NCS puzzle.
YOUFaculty & Staff
FRIENDS OF NCS
Recognizes donors who annually make gifts up to $2,499.
SATTERLEE SOCIETY
Recognizes donors who annually make gifts of $2,500 or more.
Member Circle
$2,500 – $4,999
Eagle Circle
$5,000 – $9,999
Whitby Circle
$10,000 – $24,999
Scholar Circle
$25,000 – $49,999
Head of School Circle
$50,000 – $99,999
Founder Circle
$100,000 and above
1900 SOCIETY
Recognizes donors who have philanthropically supported NCS for three or more consecutive years.
CORNERSTONE SOCIETY
Recognizes donors who have named NCS in their long-term financial or estate plans.
DOUBLE YOUR GIFT
Ask your employer if they offer a matching gift program. You may be able to double or triple your gift. Donors are recognized for the total amount of their contributions, including matching funds.
DILLON CHALLENGE
NCS alumnae who join the Satterlee Society, for the first time or after a hiatus, each unlock an additional $1,250 in funds donated by alumna Carol Armstrong Dillon ’63 and her husband Tom.
LOYALTY COUNTS
NCS is proud to have over 900 members of the 1900 Society. Their loyal giving ensures that we can provide the distinctive educational experience that ignites the spark within each student.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Please note the following key opportunities to unleash boundless possibilities for young women!
Sept. 22–28, 2025 • Purple vs. Gold Alumnae Challenge
Alumnae, show your school spirit and unlock points for student purple and gold teams with a gift to the Purple & Gold Fund.
Oct. 27–Nov. 7, 2025 • Purple & Gold Fall Fund-a-Thon
NCS community, invest in the power of young women! Make your gift to the Purple & Gold Fund during our fall drive.
March 7, 2026 • Party for Purple & Gold
Wear your purple and gold and join us for a community-wide celebration.
April 13–19, 2026 • Purple & Gold Fund Spring Challenge
Double your dollars and double your impact during our April challenge.
June 2026 • Last month of the fiscal year
This is your last chance to participate in the Purple & Gold Fund for the 2025–2026 year.
ONLINE
ncs.org/support/make-a-gift
MAKE YOUR GIFT
CHECK
Make check payable to National Cathedral School and mail to NCS, Attn: Development Office.
STOCKS/SECURITIES
Provide the following information to your broker: Merrill Lynch DTC: 8862
Account Number: 5UP-02254
Beneficiary Name: PECF/NCS
Alert NCS that a gift is being transferred.
DONOR-ADVISED FUND
Follow your DAF giving instructions and designate National Cathedral School as the recipient. Alert Development Office and include “DAF Gift” in the subject line.
IRA DISTRIBUTION
If you are 72 or older, you may make a Qualified Charitable Distribution from your IRA directly to NCS. Contact your IRA custodian to arrange the distribution.
KEY INFORMATION
National Cathedral School 3612 Woodley Road NW Washington, DC 20016 ncsdevelopment@ncs.org 202-537-6667 Tax ID: 53-0196604
NCS is a member of the Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation (PECF), the single legal entity.
Our mission: We believe in the power of young women and educate them to embrace our core values of excellence, service, courage, and conscience. Your investment and the collective power of everyone’s support are essential.
Now is the time to unleash boundless possibilities for young women.
