GUIDE TO GIVING & GETTING INVOLVED
Inspiring a Culture of Community, Contribution, and Connection
WELCOME TO OAKWOOD
At Oakwood School, we believe a strong school community is built not only through academic excellence but through meaningful involvement.
Students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni, grandparents, and friends all play a vital role in sustaining and growing the Oakwood experience.
This guide is your invitation to discover the many ways you can support Oakwood—through giving, volunteering, and connecting—ensuring our students flourish now and into the future.
2 Oakwood School Guide to Giving & Getting Involved
WHY GIVING MATTERS
Your Gift, Their Future
Every Oakwood student benefits from the generosity of our community. Unlike many private schools, Oakwood does not ask donors to pay for the base operation of the school. As an independent, non-profit school, we rely primarily on donations from families and alumni to ensure a thriving future for our students and a sustainable campus environment.
Your support allows the school to offer new programs and helps strengthen existing ones. Gifts make financial aid available to qualified students and promote the work of Oakwood’s talented faculty and staff. Donations provide opportunities for campus expansion projects, professional development, technology improvements, athletic supplies, fine arts enhancements, and expanded student initiatives—just to name a few.
Every act of generosity brings us closer to our vision. Thank you for supporting Oakwood School!
Ways to Give Online
Make a secure payment at oakwoodway.org/support
Check or Cash
Checks payable to: Oakwood School, Attn: Development Department
Stock or Donor-Advised Fund
Contribute through gifts of stock or a donoradvised fund.
Matching Gifts
Double the impact of your donation with matching gifts from your employer.
Legacy Giving
Join the Oakwood Legacy Society by including the school in your estate plans.
ANNUAL FUND: THE HEART OF PHILANTHROPY
Every year, the Oakwood Annual Fund provides immediate-use dollars that support our top priorities.
Key Areas to Support:
Greatest Need
Fuel the areas of most strategic importance
Campus Fund
Help enhance and maintain our beautiful 30-acre campus
Science & Technology Fund
Invest in innovation and STEM excellence
Faculty Fund
Attract and retain outstanding educators
Enrichment Fund
Elevate arts, athletics, and extracurriculars
Scholarship Fund
Expand access to an Oakwood education
Volunteer Opportunities Include:
Parent Service Auxiliary (PSA)
Community Involvement Meetings
Classroom Support
New Family Welcome Committee
Athletics Volunteers & Team Parents
OPVA (Oakwood Performing & Visual Arts) Volunteers
Career Day Speaker Series
Field Trip Chaperones
Lunch Helpers
Event Committees (Auction, Fund Run, Graduation and Promotion, Grandparents’ and
Special Friends’ Day, Teacher Appreciation, Thanks & Giving, etc.)
... and MORE!
GETTING INVOLVED
Share Your Time & Talents
Whether you give an hour or a year, Oakwood thrives with you. Volunteer today!
IMPACT IN ACTION
When you give, you are shaping the Oakwood experience in every classroom, on every stage, and across every field. Your generosity supports inspired teaching, joyful learning, and lifelong connections.
Join the Oakwood School Community Partners Program
Your business sponsorship not only strengthens our mission, but also builds meaningful visibility for your business within a vibrant and engaged school community.
Together, we can create a lasting impact for today’s students and tomorrow’s leaders.
Help fund academic excellence, enrichment programs, scholarships, and campus improvements
Gain meaningful recognition and exposure within the Oakwood community
Strengthen your connection to families, alumni, and supporters in the broader community
Make a lasting difference in the lives of students through your generosity
Thank you for your partnership in advancing Oakwood’s mission. Together, we nurture curious minds, compassionate hearts, and a community that grows stronger with every act of support.
