Philanthropy

St. Catherine’s is blessed to have a community that is deeply committed to the school’s mission and gives generously in support of our advancement. As an independent non-profit school, we rely on tuition income and philanthropic contributions to support our operating expenditures and capital projects (campus expansion). By design, tuition covers approximately 90% of the school’s operating expenses and fundraising covers the rest. St. Catherine’s has been able to grow and continue as an exceptional institution because of volunteer participation and a tradition of giving.

SCM Annual Fund

October 18 – November 29, 2022

The SCM Annual Fund is the school’s primary fundraiser. It is designed to provide additional support to our operating budget, helping us fund our daily operations and accomplish immediate campus improvements and program updates. The 6-week annual fund drive is the first and most important fundraiser for St. Catherine’s and benefits every member of our community.

The motto of the SCM Annual Fund is “Every Family for Every Child,” and we ask that 100% of our families make a meaningful contribution each year. Reaching 100% parent participation in the annual fund is just as important as reaching our financial goal of $200,000. This year, St. Catherine’s will prioritize the following four areas for annual fund spending:

• Improving compensation packages for employees • Better meeting the financial aid needs of families through tuition assistance • Enhancing the strength of our educational programs through increased professional development opportunities for faculty and staff • Improving campus facilities and prepared learning environments

Gala

Saturday, April 15, 2023

The gala is our biennial fundraising event designed to raise additional funds for special projects. The gala is an adults-only celebration that includes dinner, dancing, and silent and live auctions. Stay tuned for more details. Contact Advancement Director Lyndsey Ray at lray@stcathmont.org to join the gala planning committee.