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Giving
Letter from the Director of Development
There’s no shortage of thanks to go around as Pope Francis Prep completes the first year on its new campus.
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Our gratitude extends to the Board of Directors who lend their time, talent, and treasure. To our dedicated faculty and staff for their daily passion and committed work to the benefit of our students. To our parents, for choosing a Catholic education for their child and for volunteering and committing their support to creating a family-oriented environment. And to our benefactors, who continue to invest in the success of our students, our annual growth, and our long-term financial stability. I am grateful and blessed for the opportunity to share this partnership with all of you, as your continued support allows Catholic education to be alive and well in Western Massachusetts. Your generosity allows us to build upon the foundation set forth by the Sisters of St. Joseph more than 130 years ago. Together, I am proud to say, we have accomplished the following this academic year:
• Annual Fund Growth - Our Annual
Fund has grown nearly 175% over the last two academic years. • Enrollment Growth - The incoming freshman classes have grown 15% annually. • Leadership Society - Currently there are 72 active members representing the largest number of benefactors since the inception of Pope Francis.
Without a doubt these statistics show Pope Francis Prep is trending in the right direction and I continue to feel the energy and excitement that our future holds. However, based on our tremendous alumni network, our potential is somewhat untapped. With a combined legacy alumni base of over 50,000, we are poised to create a strong and vital support mechanism for Pope Francis Prep. As a proud alumnus, I am honored to have my personal commitment and support of Catholic education mirror that of my work at our school. I am certain that with the combination of our substantial alumni base and an independent school governance model administered by a Board of Directors, our growth will have no limits! As we enter the last semester of the 2018-2019 inaugural year as Pope Francis Prep, I sincerely ask for your support by making a gift to the Annual Fund.
Sincerely,
Daniel Fenton CHS ’09
Ways to Give
Online To make a gift online, please visit our secure giving form at
www.popefrancisprep.org/giving/donate/
By Mail Please make checks payable to Pope Francis Preparatory School and mail to:
Development Office 99 Wendover Road Springfield, MA 01118
By Phone or In-Person You may make a gift with the following credit cards: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover. Gifts can be charged to a credit card by visiting the Development Office, or by calling 833-999-7673 ext. 1273.
Director of Development Daniel Fenton with his former teacher Sr. Joan Schneider, SSJ
The Leadership Society is comprised of a distinguished group of our most generous donors. By making an annual contribution, members of the Pope Francis Leadership Society demonstrate a personal investment in the future of Pope Francis Preparatory School while celebrating the legacy of its extraordinary past.
Through their generosity, Pope Francis Preparatory School is able to continue enriching students’ lives through a rigorous academic program, formation in the Catholic faith and engagement in the western Massachusetts community.
Membership in the Leadership Society has many benefits, most importantly that your gift will impact Pope Francis students immediately. Also, as a member of the Leadership Society, you will benefit from the following:
• Invitation to an annual reception for
Leadership Society members • Invitation to semi-annual gatherings with our Head of School • Quarterly email updates on the happenings at Pope Francis and how your support makes a difference in the lives of our students • Being recognized for your leadership in providing opportunity for a Catholic education to students in western Massachusetts.
Please consider becoming a member of our Leadership Society at one these giving levels:
Cardinal Circle: Red and Gray Society: Founders Society: Member: $10,000+ $5,000 $2,016* $1,000
*Honoring the year 2016 when Pope Francis High School was established. Our leadership donors have the honorable distinction of ensuring that our students experience the fullest range of opportunity a Catholic education provides. Thank you for your consideration.
Young Alumni Leadership Society (Graduation years 2009-2018) Become a Leader for the Next Generation
Membership Levels:
Leadership: Network: Access: $500 $250 $100
LEADERSHIP: Your membership places you in a circle of peers allowing you to network, socialize, and build relationships with current leadership benefactors that can help guide your path to becoming a leader in the next generation. Your generosity makes an immediate impact on Pope Francis Prep students and supports the long-term success of the school.
NETWORK: Connect with trustees, administrators, senior leaders, and young alumni who can help you identify, refine, and achieve your career goals.
ACCESS: The Pope Francis Prep community continues to grow in new and exciting ways. As a member, you receive special invitations to events and receptions, giving you more opportunities to grow your network and continue your alumni experience.
PREPARING STUDENTS TO:
Learn with passion, Lead with heart, Achieve in a world yet to be imagined!
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