Pine Crest School's Guide to Giving and Getting Involved
The Pine Crest Way
Giving and Getting Involved at Pine Crest School
“Volunteering has been a rewarding way for me to connect with our school community. My involvement has boosted my confidence in both my parenting and school choice. Serving as the Boca Parents’ Association President has been the most fulfilling volunteer experience I have ever had. I feel genuinely supported by both the faculty and fellow families and appreciated for my efforts. Best of all, it has been a tremendous amount of fun.”
- Kira White, President of the Boca raton Parents’ association
Getting Involved Connect
There are many ways for parents, alumni, parents of alumni and grandparents to share their time with our community.
Parents’ Associations Volunteer with Philanthropic Engagement
The Parents’ Associations foster a strong partnership between families and the school to support students’ academic and personal growth. Whether you serve on the executive board, volunteer for a committee, attend meetings or participate in school events, your involvement makes a profound impact.
There are three Parents’ Associations: the Boca Raton Parents’ Association (PA) on the Boca Raton campus and the Lower School Family Association (LSFA) and the Middle and Upper School Parents’ Association (MUSPA) on the Fort Lauderdale campus.
Current families may log in to My Pine Crest and visit the Division tiles for more information about the Parents’ Associations.
As a Pine Crest Giving Ambassador, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting philanthropic initiatives across campus. This partnership helps ensure our students and faculty feel inspired and supported by our Pine Crest community and allows us the opportunity to respond to the school’s areas of greatest need each year.
In this role you will:
• Engage with fellow parents and alumni to share the importance and impact of giving;
• Encourage participation in annual giving from all families, however that looks for them, and;
• Thank families for their support, helping to build a sense of community and collective commitment to Pine Crest’s mission.
Once a Panther, Always a Panther!
While you may no longer be roaming the hallways, running drills on the field or singing in the chorus, there is still a place for you and your fellow Pine Crest alumni to connect with old friends and reminisce with new ones about life at Pine Crest.
Join fellow Pine Crest School alumni on Pine Crest Connect, a social network just for alumni. www.pinecrestconnect.com
We invite you to join fellow alumni and faculty at reunions and receptions, stay engaged in the life of the School by attending events on campus, volunteering, making a philanthropic gift to further our School’s mission and showcase the many ways in which Pine Crest alumni thrive by offering your time to speak with students.
“I had the chance to visit Pine Crest recently. I fell in love with it all over again! I hope to eventually send my own kids to Pine Crest when the time comes, where they too can learn the importance of hard work and being globally connected.”
- Joy aBsher ’11
SCAN THIS CODE for more information about alumni events.
Why Pilanthropy?
Pine Crest cultivates globally connected leaders who are motivated and prepared to make a positive impact on the world. By supporting us through philanthropic giving, you ensure that our students are engaged in their intellectual pursuits and that our faculty remain at the forefront of their areas of expertise. Our tradition of philanthropy helps ensure that we meet our students’ aspirations every day.
Annual Giving
Schoolwide Priorities
Providing flexible resources allowing Pine Crest to meet immediate needs and respond quickly to exceptional opportunities
Financial Assistance
Allowing students with demonstrated need the opportunity to have the full Pine Crest experience
Athletics
Empowers student-athletes, enhances facilities and opportunities that foster teamwork and personal growth
Professional Learning
Keeping our faculty and staff at the forefront of their disciplines ensuring we are always pushing the limits for growth
Fine Arts
Enrich students’ creativity and expression, providing resources for projects and performances
SCAN THIS CODE for more information about annual giving.
Capital and Endowment Giving Estate and Planned Giving
Capital giving is characterized by its transformative nature. From supporting critical building and renovation projects to establishing endowment funds for priorities such as financial aid, faculty support and curricular enhancement, capital commitments ensure that the Pine Crest experience endures generation to generation. Donors who make contributions to advance the strategic priorities of the School become a permanent part of the Pine Crest experience.
SCAN THIS CODE for more information about transformational giving.
Committing a planned gift to Pine Crest is a powerful way to show your support and appreciation for the School and its mission by making an impact that endures beyond a lifetime.
SCAN THIS CODE to learn more about including Pine Crest School in your estate planning.
Giving Societies
Giving societies are one of the many ways we celebrate the leadership, loyalty and legacy of our donors. Membership in our giving societies places you among the leaders of our supporters and tells the story of your philanthropic contributions to our School.
President’s Circle $250,000+
McMillan Circle $175,000 to $249,999
Trustees Circle $100,000 to $174,999
Ambassadors Circle $50,000 to $99,999
Leadership Circle $25,000 to $49,999
Pillars Circle $10,000 to $24,999
Panthers Circle $5,000 to $9,999
Cornerstone Circle $3,500 to $4,999
Green and White Circle $1,500 to $3,499
Spirit Circle up to $1,499
The Panther Loyalty Society recognizes our most loyal donors who have made an annual gift, of any amount, to Pine Crest School during each of the past three or more consecutive fiscal years.
The 1934 Society recognizes members of the Pine Crest School community who have made provisions in their estate plans to provide a gift to the school for the benefit of future generations of Pine Crest School students.
“Irrespective of where the funds go, a community benefits from the sum of its parts. Giving something meaningful to you reflects your investment in the community that your family is a part of, where our children are being educated. That is why we make giving a priority for our family.”
- andreW Joy (2006), Parent of ethan ’36
Together, we are building a legacy in collective action and shared purpose. You are donating your time, talent and treasure, while employing a mindset of generosity, empathy and commitment to our mission.
Impact
When you make a gift to Pine Crest, you impact what distinguishes us: our inspiring students, our dedicated faculty and our innovative educational programs that will benefit our community for generations to come.
“At
Pine Crest, they teach students to think deeply and be good partners in the world. It’s about more than just academics— it’s preparing them for a future none of us can fully predict.”
- nicK Wexler, Parent of Zachary ’31 and alexandra ’29
If you wish to explore creating an endowment, advancing a major programmatic initiative or suppor ting a capital project, please contact Alisa Kar ten.
To learn more about the ways annual giving supports the people, places and programs at Pine Crest, please contact Brandy Miller.
To make a gift online, visit www.pinecrest.edu/giveonline
Vice President of Philanthropic Engagement alisa.kar ten@pinecrest.edu 954-776-2177 Alisa Karten Director of Annual Giving brandy.miller@pinecrest.edu 561.852.2814 Brandy Miller
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