inspiration Daniel J. Rosen ’92, Chair, Development Committee The Annual Fund is a critical part of what enables our children to have the Riverdale experience they enjoy every day when they leave us in the morning and travel to one of our beautiful campuses to learn, study, and play. As the parent of a young child attending Riverdale and as an alumnus, I am delighted to see the growth and positive change in the school over the years. I could not be happier, knowing my son is not only getting the finest education but is also being taught to be a good citizen. Sufficient funding for the school is crucial to keeping this momentum going for our children today—and for future generations tomorrow.
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The Annual Fund fills the gap between tuition and the cost to educate each child. It pays for professional development for our faculty and funds a large part of the financial aid program, which this year tops $7 million. Riverdalians have a long tradition of generously supporting our School in every respect. Even in last year’s modestly recovering economy, our community rallied to support the School. The final numbers from the 2009-10 Annual Fund show that we exceeded our goal by 5.8 percent, raising $3,385,605 from 1,560 donors. We are kicking off the 2010-11 Annual Fund campaign with a goal of $3.2 million, seeking donations from the entire Riverdale community. Every contribution matters.Your participation in the Annual Fund demonstrates support for Riverdale and acknowledges the role that the school plays in your life. There are benefits of contributing to the Annual Fund beyond supporting the school. As in previous years, families contributing $1,907 or more will receive an invitation to our Society of Riverdalians reception. In addition, families who contribute $5,000 or more will be invited to join us for special events and performances throughout the year. You can make a gift at any time by visiting www.riverdale.edu/annualfund. We are deeply grateful to each and every donor for the numerous ways he or she supports our school. We send our most sincere thanks for your present and future generosity to Riverdale.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF GIFTS