Case Statement for St. Agnes -St. Dominic Capital Campaign

Today, St. Agnes Academy – St. Dominic School remains the school of choice for parents who want a high-quality Catholic education that prepares students for their future. Our rigorous college preparatory curriculum offers our students opportunities to explore their passions while preparing them for the next step in their educational journey.

But education is so much more than English and Math and core courses. We are preparing our students to communicate, think critically and creatively, relate to and care for others; to grow intellectually, socially, physically, and spiritually.

We are inspiring our students to live the words of St. Catherine of Siena Be who God meant you to be, and you will set the world on fire.

Now, as we look to the future, we need you and all members of our St. Agnes Academy – St. Dominic School community to commit to our school and our current and future students. Our $20 million Go Light the World Capital Campaign demonstrates our commitment to the future of our students by:  Growing our endowment to ensure the long-term viability of our school, making an SAA-SDS education accessible to all, and allowing us to continue to hire, train, and retain the most committed and talented educators who are passionate about our mission and students.  Constructing a new Math and Science Center to support STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education for all students  Enhancing our athletic program with the construction of a new Athletic Complex, including competition size basketball courts and locker rooms with direct field access.

Please thoughtfully and prayerfully read this booklet to learn more about how we plan to provide a dynamic and exceptional SAA-SDS education for the next 170 years. I ask for your confidence in our incredible school and your commitment to its future by considering a pledge to our campaign.

Peace,

Thomas G. Hood President, St. Agnes Academy – St. Dominic School

A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

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n January 1, 1851, six Dominican sisters arrived in Memphis and opened a Catholic school to serve the young people of Memphis. They were trailblazers, following a calling to light the way for Catholic education.

170 years later, we stand on the shoulders of these servant leaders and generations of outstanding educators. Throughout our history, the four Dominican Pillars of Study, Prayer, Community, and Service have guided our actions as we prepared boys and girls to live lives of purpose. Our alumni’s accomplishments are our credentials to our success.

A HISTORY OF EXCELLENCE

In the history of every great school, there are times when vision, leadership, community and generosity collide. St. Agnes Academy – St. Dominic School, the oldest continuously operating school in West Tennessee, has remained grounded in Dominican values while soaring in its pursuit of excellence for 170 years. Since the last capital campaign, completed in 2010, that gave our campus the Veritas Research Center and the R.D. “Johnny” Davis Early Childhood Center, much has been accomplished.

In 2010, members of the St. Agnes – St. Dominic administration and Board of Trustees embarked on a long-range strategic planning process. Veritas 2025 helped guide the school through the next decade with advancements in technology, 21st century learning, an increase in endowment and multiple campus upgrades including new playground equipment, LED lighting and a renovated dining hall.

In 2019, another strategic planning process was launched to address an evolving set of priorities and to gain focus on our mission and purpose at the dawn of a new decade in our history.

Through surveys, focus groups and committee meetings over the course of a year, we landed on the following priorities: What is the difference between the Annual Fund and the Go Light the World Campaign?

Funds raised through our annual appeal are a critical component of our annual budget and are used for operational purposes. Capital fundraising campaigns come about when an organization has needs that cannot be met through the normal budget. We hope our supporters will support the Annual Fund as they always have but will then consider a multi-year pledge to the campaign to help us meet those extraordinary needs.

 We will always rely on the guidance of the Four Pillars of Dominican Life: Study, Prayer, Community, and Service.  We are relentlessly committed to cultivating a team of remarkably talented educators who are passionate about our mission and students.  We will continue to nurture an environment where students, teachers, families, and alumni are deeply connected and proud to belong.  We will deliver excellence in all programs, driven by energy and innovation, to support students’ readiness for the future.

Using these priorities as guidance, the Go Light the World Campaign will be centered on improving the student experience, attracting new students and the future sustainability and success of St. Agnes Academy – St. Dominic School.

The goal and purpose of the Go Light the World Campaign will be to invest in the people, programs and places that make us who we are!

CAMPAIGN GOALS

A FOCUS ON THE FUTURE Fundraising Goal | $5 million Building a Robust Endowment

No renderings can illustrate how tuition assistance impacts St. Agnes – St. Dominic’s students. No floor plans can accurately portray how SAA – SDS teachers prepare our students for college and for life. But there are countless stories of graduates who might have been unable to attend if not for the financial support they received and how they went on to positively impact their communities. Stories also, of teachers who helped them develop a passion for learning that remains no matter where life takes them. The common thread is our endowment, which helps provide the funds to control tuition, provide financial assistance to deserving students, and to provide faculty, programmatic and facility support.

What is an endowment?

An endowment is a fund set up to provide ongoing financial support for an institution. The principal of the fund remains intact and is invested with the intention of creating a source of annual income.

At St. Agnes Academy – St. Dominic School, the endowment is a collection of separate funds, set up through the generous charitable gifts of donors to support programs and projects of which they are most passionate.

The Go Light the World Campaign’s overall goal is to increase our current Endowment of $10 million, by 50% to $15 million. Reaching this goal will provide long-term sustainability for SAA – SDS, with a focus on the following areas:

TO ATTRACT, DEVELOP AND RETAIN FACULTY

TO INVEST IN INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING

TO ALLOW MORE PATHS TO LEAD TO ST. AGNES – ST. DOMINIC

TO SUPPORT OUR FACILITIES

We seek to attract teachers who are not only experts in their field of study but who model the culture of St. Agnes Academy – St. Dominic School in their compassion and creativity. Endowed teacher fellowships, awards and enrichment funds give us an edge in a competitive teacher market.

We seek to control tuition growth and expand financial aid through our endowment. At SAA – SDS we strive to admit and support a student body defined by its talents and strengths above all else, and to continue the calling of the founding Dominican Sisters so that someone’s ability to pay is not a deciding factor in their education.

With a variety of educational opportunities in the Memphis area, creativity and excellence in programming can set us apart from the others. We seek to expand those programs that we already do well and to add complimentary programs that enhance the breadth and depth of student experiences.

Aging buildings, substantial campus grounds and constantly changing technology needs create countless expenses annually at our school. To subsidize the ongoing maintenance, renovation and renewal of our buildings, campus grounds and security measures, we seek to increase endowed funds that support facility improvement.

A FOCUS ON THE PRESENT Fundraising Goal | $15,000,000 Facilities that Inspire

The Go Light the World Campaign seeks to provide facilities that match the quality of education St. Agnes Academy – St. Dominic School is known for, while keeping our core values at heart. Like the children who fill our classrooms, the potential to shine even more brightly is already within our halls.

CONSTRUCT A NEW MATH AND SCIENCE CENTER

When the Buckman Math and Science Building was completed in 1993, it was built to fulfill the educational needs of our students and faculty at that time.

Countless advances in technology, teaching styles and career opportunities in the sciences have happened in its almost 30-year history. We know that, to prepare our students for the future, we must have the space to accommodate emerging programming and innovation.

It is time to give our faculty and students a space that supports flexible and collaborative teaching and inspires curiosity in the sciences with the following new amenities:  An Innovation Center: Providing a flexible space for uninhibited creativity and the ability to adapt to various class sizes and programs of the future  Four New Flexible Labs: Supporting the Classical Sciences and a newly enhanced Engineering and Robotics program

 New Lower School Science Space: Accommodating St. Agnes and St. Dominic students K-6  Mobile Furniture: Allowing classes to change quickly from lecture to group work to lab experiments  Connected New Construction: Promoting collaboration among teachers and students by connecting the new construction to the existing school building, housing all Math and Science classrooms and labs for grades 7-12

CAMPAIGN GOALS

CONSTRUCT A NEW ATHLETIC COMPLEX

Most of the student body at St. Agnes Academy – St. Dominic School participates in school athletics. Teamwork, skill and physical fitness are important aspects of our mission instilled in our students from PK2 until graduation. Our Stars and Suns shine athletically, and our program has produced countless athletes who excel in high school, college and beyond.

With the math and science building moving into the space currently occupied by the St. Agnes Gym, we now have the opportunity to build an athletic complex that adequately fits the needs of our program, supports our student athletes and enhances the guest experience on our campus. The new St. Agnes Academy – St. Dominic School Athletic Complex will provide the following:  A regulation size court to host a myriad of events and tournaments  A flexible court that can host either one competition level game or be divided to host two practices or intramural games  Spectator seating for 500, designed to create an intimate fan experience  St. Agnes – St. Dominic Locker Rooms that include direct access to the fields  Athletic Trainer space to better serve the needs of our student athletes  A pathway leading to a dedicated field entrance

HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE

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t. Agnes Academy – St. Dominic School is a 501(c) (3) organization that depends on support from its alumni, current parents, grandparents and the greater school community. We take pride in being good stewards of the gifts we receive from our donors.

The success of the Go Light the World Campaign relies on sacrificial giving above and beyond the support we receive from the Annual Fund. The campaign’s threeyear pledge period provides donors with the time and flexibility to consider meaningful gifts.

Gifts made by cash or check are the most common and will allow us to address our needs more quickly.

While our needs are imminent, we will gratefully accept gifts in various forms, including:     

Stock Life insurance Securities Real estate Charitable lead or remainder trusts

Because tax laws change and each donor’s situation is different, we encourage you to consult your attorney or financial adviser to determine what method of contributing is most beneficial to you. Please remember that payments on pledges are deductible for income tax purposes as provided by law. Pledges are made in good faith but are not legally binding.

Will I/we be required to give a donation?

No, a campaign pledge is a voluntary investment in the mission and future of SAA-SDS. However, to advance our mission, prepare our students for the future and ensure financial sustainability for the school, extraordinary generosity from our community will be required. To support these efforts, all members of our school family, local businesses and charitable foundations will be asked to consider a gift to our Go Light the World Campaign.

DONOR RECOGNITION

May I give my gift anonymously?

Yes. Simply share this with your campaign volunteer or mark the appropriate box on your pledge card.

All donors to the Go Light the World Campaign will be recognized in a meaningful way. In addition, naming opportunities are available for gifts at a wide variety of giving levels. We would be happy to discuss placing the Go Light the World Campaign in your estate, trust or planned giving documents. Please contact us if you would like to discuss this approach, as your planned gift could count toward our campaign fundraising goal. For information about estate planning or other methods of giving to the Go Light the World Campaign, please contact Holli Kenney at hkenney@saa-sds.org or (901) 435-5894.

BUDGETING YOUR GIFT OVER THREE YEARS Total Gift

Initial 10%

Balance

Monthly

Quarterly

Semiannual

Annual

$1,000,000

$100,000

$900,000

$25,000

$75,000

$150,000

$300,000

$500,000

$50,000

$450,000

$12,500

$37,500

$75,000

$150,000

$250,000

$25,000

$225,000

$6,250

$18,750

$37,500

$75,000

$100,000

$10,000

$90,000

$2,500

$7,500

$15,000

$30,000

$75,000

$7,500

$67,500

$1,875

$5,625

$11,250

$22,500

$50,000

$5,000

$45,000

$1,250

$3,750

$7,500

$15,000

$25,000

$2,500

$22,500

$625

$1,875

$3,750

$7,500

$10,000

$1,000

$9,000

$250

$750

$1,500

$3,000

$7,500

$750

$6,750

$188

$563

$1,125

$2,250

$5,000

$500

$4,500

$125

$375

$750

$1,500

$3,000

$300

$2,700

$75

$225

$450

$900

$1,500

$150

$1,350

$38

$113

$225

$450

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Challenge others to give at a sacrificial level Generate momentum for a successful campaign Create an exceptional awareness of our current needs Create awareness of the impact of large gifts upon our mission

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POSSIBLE NAMED ENDOWED FUNDS

High-Bay Lab Space “Innovation Center” - $1,000,000 Labs (4) - $125,000 Classrooms (16) - $50,000 Teacher Workroom (2) - $50,000 Outdoor Patio/Classroom - $50,000 Open Study Spaces (3) - $25,000

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Financial Aid Endowment: $50,000 Minimum Facilities Endowment: $50,000 Minimum Program Endowment: $250,000 Minimum Endowed Faculty Chair: $250,000 Minimum

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Donations of $5,000 and above will be recognized on a plaque inside the new Math & Science Wing

ATHLETIC COMPLEX

Athletic Complex Naming - $2,000,000 Lobby - $500,000 Court - $250,000 Stars and Suns Plaza - $100,000 Outdoor Viewing Deck - $100,000 St. Agnes Home Locker Rooms (2) - $75,000 St. Dominic Locker Room - $50,000 Patio - $50,000 Athletic Office Suite - $50,000 Athletic Meeting Room - $25,000 Concession Area - $25,000

NEW GYM

Math & ScienceSITEWing ARCHITECTURAL PLAN Second Floor

Math & Science Wing & Athletic Complex First Floor

1" = 50'-0"

BLEACHERS FOR FIELD

STEM LAB 1391 SF

STAIR

JH SCIENCE 656 SF

US SCIENCE 656 SF

US SCIENCE 656 SF

US SCIENCE 656 SF

LAB 1112 SF STAIR

PREP 214 SF STG. 100 SF

LAB 1106 SF

STG. 295 SF

VEST. TRAINER 286 SF

OUTDOOR HOME LOCKER ROOM 359 SF STAIR

STARS & SUNS PLAZA

NEW BUCKMAN HALL

LAUN. UNIFORM 60 SF STORAGE 60 SF

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BOYS/ VISITOR LOCKER ROOM 290 SF STORAGE STORAGESTORAGE 99 SF 60 SF 60 SF

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VEST.

STAIR

CONC. 199 SF

STAIR

US MATH 656 SF

JH MATH 656 SF

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US MATH 656 SF

US MATH 656 SF

CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS

ARCHITECTURAL SITE PLAN

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4830 Walnut Grove Road Memphis, TN 38117

STAIR

MEZZANINE

up ROOF BELOW

TLT.STORAGE 50 SF 115 SF

LS SCIENCE 724 SF

JH SCIENCE 656 SF

US SCIENCE 656 SF

US SCIENCE 656 SF

US SCIENCE 656 SF

WORK 256 SF

TLT. 72 SF STG. 126 SF

STO. 155 SF PREP 170 SF

LAB 1130 SF

OPEN STUDY AREA 302 SF

BOYS JAN. GIRLS RECEP. 169 SF 65 SF 169 SF 290 SF PREP 170 SF

STG. 123 SF

MEETING 254 SF

OFF. OFF. OFF. 172 SF 105 SF 99 SF

BLEACHERS (72 SEATS)

ELEV.

TLT. 50 SF

BLEACHERS (72 SEATS)

NAMING OPPORTUNITIES

Your commitment will:

GYM 12223 SF

TLT.ELEC. 54 SF53 SF

JAN. 44 SF

BOYS 265 SF BOYS 251 SF

JH MATH 656 SF

US MATH 656 SF

LOBBY GIRLS 1143 SF 265 SF

US MATH 656 SF

ELEV.

ROOF BELOW

WORK/ COPY 98 SF GIRLS 251 SF

TEACHER BREAK ROOM 322 SF

1129 SF LAB

BLEACHERS

OPEN STUDY AREA 162 SF

RISER STG. 40 SF 32 SF

BLEACHERS (506 SEATS) 2 ROWS (92 SEATS) WHEN PUSHED BACK

HOME LOCKER ROOM 359 SF

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SHARED COACH'S STORAGE OFFICE 97 SF 336 SF

BUCKMAN FIRST FLOOR: 19,548 SF BUCKMAN SECOND FLOOR: 8,936 SF BUCKMAN TOTAL: 28,484 SF GYM: 20,958 SF

STORAGE 80 SF

ROOF BELOW ROOF BELOW

SECOND FLOOR PLAN 1" = 30'-0"

NEW CONSTRUCTION TOTAL: 49,442 SF RENOVATION TOTAL: 1,638 SF

BUCKMAN FIRST FLOOR: 19,548 SF BUCKMAN SECOND FLOOR: 8,936 SF BUCKMAN TOTAL: 28,484 SF GYM: 20,958 SF

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PRESIDENT Thomas G. Hood, O.P.A. CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Molly Sicuro VICE PRESIDENT OF ADVANCEMENT Holli Kenney HONORARY CHAIRS Jack Aaron Barbara H. Daush, O.P.A. Mike Mattingly GENERAL CHAIRS Ali and Michael Deutsch CAMPAIGN CABINET Jennifer ’01 and Jonathan Berger Sophie ’02 and Ford Canale Mary and Lance ’76 Forsdick Patrick Kruczek Amy and Travis LeMonte Joy and Jerry Maness Ellen ’99 and Jason Minderman Marta ’83 and Chris Patrick Michelle and David ’97 Scully Jane Mattingly Smith ’77 Veronica and Hank Tansey Elizabeth ’67 and David Tate Katelin and Lee Walker Catherine ’96 and Philip Weber Forsyth and Jimmy Whittington DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Brooke Thompson Hamilton ’06 DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT Maggie Leone Glaser ’05 DIRECTOR OF DONOR RELATIONS Tami Vincent Shepard ’80 DEVELOPMENT COUNSEL Steier Group

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