Giving and Volunteering:
Supporting our community at San Francisco Day School 2020-21
WHY WE GIVE
The generous gifts of time, talent, and financial resources from parents, guardians, and our greater community are essential to sustaining the quality and depth of programs for students and to cultivating our vibrant community of learners. Volunteerism is equally important in cultivating our vibrant community of learners--your contributions of time and talent enable our school to thrive. Your generosity supports the people and programs that make our school so special: passionate teachers, innovative curriculum, and an inclusive and diverse community.
2020-21 Operating Income ($ in thousands)
Tuition $12,850 | 82.5% Endowment Draw $1,250 | 8% Annual Fund $1,130 | 7.5% Auxiliary/Other $220 | 1.2% Fundraising Events $130 | .8%
ANNUAL FUND
Like all independent schools, tuition alone does not cover the full cost of providing an exceptional education for every SF Day student. The Annual Fund is our school’s philanthropic priority, as it typically covers 8-9% of the school’s operating budget and directly supports our students and teachers in their learning. Unrestricted Annual Fund gifts enable the school to meet the most pressing needs of our program, students, and teachers within the current school year. Thank you to the 97% of current families who made a gift this past year!
2020-21 Goals: •
Achieve 100% participation by December 31, 2020
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Raise $1.13M in unrestricted support
HELP US REACH
100%
PARTICIPATION BY
DEC. 31
Later this fall, you will receive a letter from this year’s Annual Fund co-chairs, Aaron Money (6th, 3rd, K) and Kimberley Tompkins Pettigrew (8th, 5th) asking for your support. Our Annual Fund is the collective gift of our entire community and we ask that every SF Day family make a gift that is meaningful and accessible to you.
Leadership Giving Presidio Spires
$50,000+
Silver Dolphins
$25,000+
Treasure Islanders
$15,000+
Barbary Coasters
$10,000+
Ambassador Giving Yerba Buenas $7,500+ Embarcaderos
$5,000+
Buena Vistas $3,000+ Twin Peaks $1,000+ Masonic Partners
up to $999
Your generosity enables the school to attract, support, and retain the best faculty; extend learning beyond the classroom, and pursue innovative learning opportunities. Gifts (or pledges payable through June 30, 2021) can be made online, by check, remit envelope or securities. We are also grateful to the many donors who leverage their employer’s corporate giving programs. Please contact Lauren Becker, Director of Annual Giving & Alumni Relations, at lbecker@sfday.org if you have any questions.
SF DAY FEST
Every year, our parents, guardians, faculty, staff, and administrators look forward to SF Day Fest, an annual benefit to build community and raise funds to support Discounted Tuition and strategic initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (‘DEI’). Typically, SF Day Fest is a celebratory evening with dinner, cocktails, dancing, and a “Raise Your Paddle.” The school also hosts an online auction including parent/guardian and student “count-me-in” parties and dozens of items. Thanks to the generosity of our community, SF Day Fest 2020 raised over $300,000 to support DEI at our school. Even though we unable to gather in person last year, our community rallied to support our students and faculty. These valuable funds were allocated to DEIfocused professional development, curriculum enhancements, and community engagement. This year, we look forward to reimagining SF Day Fest 2021 while preserving its joyful spirit of community building and celebration. Please stay tuned for future updates about this special event.
2020-21 Goals: •
Come together in celebration and support of our community
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Raise critical funds to support discounted tuition and diversity, equity, and inclusion at SF Day
VOLUNTEER
Volunteerism is an essential aspect of our community at SF Day. As our children observe parents, guardians, grandparents, and alumni give generously of their time and talent, they learn the importance of giving back. Volunteering for the school provides many benefits, including the opportunity to explore your child’s school life in a new way. It also provides an opportunity to build relationships with staff, teachers, and fellow parents, and more fully understand how our mission is carried out every day. During this unique time, there are still many ways to get involved at SF Day according to your interests and schedule. Here are just a few opportunities: •
Serve as a Room Parent
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Participate in the IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Action) Parent/Guardian Group
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Serve as a Class Captain for the Annual Fund
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Volunteer to become an Admissions Ambassador
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Join fellow parents and guardians in Community Outreach
To learn more about specific volunteer opportunities, please visit: www.sfday.org/PAVolunteer.
CAMPAIGNS & ENDOWMENTS At this critical point in the growth and development of the school, the Head of School and Board of Trustees have initiated a fundraising campaign necessary to strengthen our academic program and improve facilities. This project falls outside of the operating budget and is an investment in the future of SF Day.
This Is Our Day: The Campaign for SF Day We are currently in the leadership phase of a multi-year capital campaign, This is Our Day, to build a new academic building on Golden Gate Avenue including a theatre, arts and innovation labs, outdoor garden and lower school play yard. The project also includes seven units for faculty housing. Construction on the new facility began this summer and we are grateful to all who have supported the campaign to date. To learn more, please contact Erin Wright at ewright@sfday.org.
What to expect •
Campaigns last approximately 3-5 years
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Families are typically invited to support 1-2 campaigns while their children are enrolled at SF Day
Endowments Generous gifts from current parents, parents of alumni, grandparents, faculty, and staff built our $29.2 million endowment and continue to support SF Day every year. This year, the endowment draw will cover 8% of the school’s annual operations and help to fund our educational programs, faculty professional development, and discounted tuition. We are continually seeking donors interested in supporting endowment growth. If you would like to learn more, please contact Erin Wright (ewright@sfday.org) in the Advancement Office.
Planned Giving Planned gifts may include bequests, trusts, and property transfers. Planned giving donors are members of the SF Day Dolphin Society.
Breakthrough SFBreakthrough San Francisco supports young
people on the path to college and trains outstanding college students for education careers. The program is affiliated with Breakthrough Collaborative and fiscally sponsored by SF Day. SF Day families are invited to support the program’s work toward educational equity. For more information on how to support Breakthrough SF, visit www.breakthroughsf.org.
To learn more about SF Day, contact us! Volunteer Leadership for 2020-21 Parents Association President Adrienne Rogers (5th, 3rd) Board Advancement Committee Co-Chairs Heidi von Allmen (5th, 3rd) & Trish Tierney (6th, ‘17, ‘20) Annual Fund Co-Chairs Aaron Money (6th, 3rd, K) & Kimberley Tompkins-Pettigrew (8th, 5th) Capital Campaign Co-Chairs Wendy Holcombe (‘16, ‘17, ‘20) & Jessica Moment (4th, 2nd)
Advancement Team
Erin Wright, Director of Advancement (2nd) (415) 568-3641 | ewright@sfday.org
Amber Baker, Director of Live & Digital Events (415) 568-3633 | abaker@sfday.org
Lauren Becker, Director of Annual Giving & Alumni Relations (415) 568-3631 | lbecker@sfday.org
Jamie DuBose, Advancement Associate (415) 568-3630 | jdubose@sfday.org
Michelle Phillips, Director of Communications (415) 568-3634 | mphillips@sfday.org