A Guide to Giving & Getting Involved
When St. Anne gives together, St. Anne grows together.
Students learn that a faith-based education centered on Catholic social teaching emphasizes a spiritual, personal, and social responsibility to better the world. The time, talent, and treasure of our community sustains the immediate and long term goals of St. Anne, contributes to a strengthened community bond and reveals a tireless commitment to God, each other, and the future of St. Anne.
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At St. Anne Catholic School, students witness first hand the blessings of our generous community, where the philanthropic and servant leadership by our families and staff exemplifies the Basilian cornerstone of Goodness,Discipline and Knowledge.
St. Anne’s advancement efforts have made it possible for our school to confront the unexpected challenges each school year presents. Mission-centered advancement goals provide students with exceptional learning opportunities for continued academic excellence and enhanced spiritual growth, as well as to ensure that faculty and staff have the tools and resources required to serve the St. Anne mission.
• A diverse community; And so much more...
St. Anne asks families to make the Annual Fund a philanthropic priority. Each fall, we ask current families to give an Annual Fund gift. With gifts that range from $10 to $50,000, regardless of the size, every gift makes an impact and 100% campus-wide participation is essential. While the Annual Fund campaign runs from fiscal year July 1st through June 30th, active campaigning begins with GDK Day, St. Anne’s giving day in September. Visit www.stannecs.org/annualfund to make your gift today.
St. Basil Society: $5,000-$9,999
Friends of St. Anne: $500-$999
How do I make a gift?
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• Enhanced campus programs and student experiences;
ANNUAL FUND GIVING LEVELS
The Annual Fund is St. Anne Catholic School’s top fundraising priority. Annual Fund gifts position St. Anne as a leader in Catholic education by supporting the school’s operating budget, which impacts academic innovation and program enhancements, as well as providing competitive salaries and benefits to attract and retain talented educators. St. Anne strives to reach 100% parent participation as a key indicator that parents support the St. Anne culture of philanthropy. Giving back is a community-wide call to action that inspires others to contribute.
1930 Society: $1,000-$2,499
St. Anne depends on parent volunteers who encourage fellow parents to participate in the Annual Fund. The Parent Leadership Committee seeks to grow the Annual Fund participation rate among current parents through personal outreach and targeted communication. No fundraising experience is necessary. St. Anne provides full volunteer training and orientation. Please contact Danielle Aleman, daleman@stannecs.org, if you are interested in serving.
Green & White Club: Up to $499
A Giving Day in Support of St. Anne GDK Day is a dedicated day in celebration of the Annual Fund! The entire St. Anne community joins together in support of the School with a gift to the Annual Fund, which is vital to our mission to educate students in the Basilian tradition of Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge.
St. Anne Society: $10,000 & Above
• St. Anne’s most pressing, urgent needs;
THE ANNUAL FUND
GDK Day!
Shamrock Society: $2,500-$4,999
• Professional development and competitive faculty salaries;
Annual Fund Gifts Provide For:
PARENT LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE
What is FIESTA?
FIESTA volunteers help celebrate a season of raffle ticket selling and St. Anne pride! FIESTA’s success depends on the volunteer efforts and sponsorships of parents, parishioners, and community partners. Families are asked to staff carnival booths, be event sponsors, and sell raffle tickets.
The St. Anne FIESTA! is a campus-wide celebration that benefits both St. Anne Catholic School and the St. Anne Parish. The FIESTA fundraising season includes raffle ticket sales, where every St. Anne student and staff person is asked to sell 8 books of raffle tickets. As a reward for an exciting raffle selling season, FIESTA! Fest event sponsors and community underwriters allowed for FIESTA! Fest carnival games, rides, and inflatables to be free for St. Anne families to enjoy.
Every year, FIESTA fundraising supplements the gap between the actual cost to educate a child and the tuition that the school collects. In addition, a portion of the proceeds benefit the Parish religious education program.
How Do I Participate?
Volunteers lead and serve on the Raffle Committee, Incentive Committee, Carnival Committee, Volunteer Committee and much more. No fundraising experience is necessary. St. Anne provides full volunteer training and orientation. Please contact Danielle Aleman, daleman@stannecs.org, if you are interested in serving.
What it Benefits
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FIESTA
• IRA Charitable rollover • Appreciated stock • Honorariums, remembrance in wills and trusts • Cryptocurrency
MATCHING GIFTS
LEAVE A LEGACY
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If you have questions about the types of gifts accepted or to initiate a gift that lasts a lifetime, please contact Danielle Aleman, daleman@stannecs.org
Gifts that continue the good works of St. Anne include:
Matching gifts make your donation go twice as far! Donors are recognized at the giving level that reflects their total giving, including corporate matching gifts. Many companies support causes that are important to their employees by matching their charitable contribution. Contact your company to see if you have a matching gift program or visit www.stannecs.org/matchinggifts for a list of participating companies.
As a testament to a St. Anne education rooted in “Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge” , consider including St. Anne Catholic School in you major gift planning. Major gifts ensure that St. Anne provides a quality, faith-filled education for generations, as well as provide opportunities to fund strategic, long-term needs (From music to technology, STREAM lab to outdoor education). Gifts can be made as a one-time donation or over a period of years. Major gifts can also be unrestricted gifts that may be used to replenish and sustain reserves, as well as enhance everything from academics to attracting, recruiting, and retaining outstanding faculty and staff.
School Advisory Council
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GIFT OF TIME AND CommitteesTALENT
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St. Anne PTO
Parents and guardians are encouraged to actively engage in their student’s St. Anne experience! Volunteer in the classroom; attend Parent-Teacher Conferences; share a cup of coffee with friends at the Coffee with the Principal; cheer on the Shamrocks at an athletic event; attend weekly Mass with your student; join the Annual Fund Parent Leadership Committee and serve on the PTO.
The St. Anne School Advisory Council is comprised of parents and parishioners who advise the principal on key matters, collaborate on the School’s strategic plan, manage the budget, and develop school policy and programs. Board members are selected during a discernment process held in the spring and serve a three year term-limited position. To learn more about the discernment process, please contact Principal Dawn Martinez, dmartinez@stannecs.org .
How Do I Participate?
Parents and guardians are essential to supporting the mission of St. Anne Catholic School. The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) builds community and plays an important role in supporting the entire St. Anne campus. As volunteers led by officers and committee chairs, the PTO supports academic, social, extra-curricular, admissions and advancement programs.
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To learn more about giving at St. Anne, please contact the PTO at, pto@stannecs.org.
Programming and volunteer opportunities include: Grade and Committee Chairs, Used Uniform and Spirit Spot sales, Book Fair, Family Night Out events, parent education opportunities, New Family Buddy Program, and so much more!
FAQ’S
A: St. Anne strives to make tuition affordable. The School Advisory Council determines tuition fees to cover approximately 87% of educational costs. The difference is supported through generous gifts and donations, specifically to the Annual Fund and FIESTA.
Q: Why doesn’t tuition cover all costs?
A: St. Anne strives to keep a Catholic school education affordable and available to all. Generous contributions to the Annual Fund, as well as the sale of FIESTA raffle tickets, help reduce the need for significant tuition increases. Funding the school through philanthropic giving efforts offers many additional benefits compared to funding the school through tuition alone, such as tax-deductibility for parents and the potential for employer matching gifts.
Q: Why is 100% participation important?
A: 100% participation sends a message of confidence in the St. A nne experience. Faculty and staff, the school board, and the PTO board lead the challenge by committing to the Annual Fund at 100% participation. By focusing on participation, we build community and inspire other gifts. St. Anne asks families to give in a way that is meaningful to them. Every parent contribution, no matter the size, plays a integral role in the Annual Funds’ success.
TO MAKE A GIFT VISIT WWW.STANNECS.ORG/ANNUALFUND To volunteer or for more information, please contact: Danielle Aleman, Director of Advancement daleman@stannecs.org | www.stannecs.org.com713.526.3279 THANK YOU! Your generosity, in all its forms, blesses St. Anne Catholic School with Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge. Your continued support directly impacts our students, teachers, and our programs, making St. Anne a leader in Catholic education. PG 7 | Giving Guide
Q: Why does the School ask for a contribution in addition to tuition?
Matching gifts are a type of philanthropy in which companies financially match donations that employees make to St. Anne. Matching gifts maximize the impact of a donation. Gifts from companies like Shell, Dell, Bank of America, Chevron, and many more, often double or triple your gift! For more information, visit www.stannecs.org/matchinggifts
WHAT IT FUNDS?
Supplements annual expenses not covered by tuition to offer the best possible experience for our students and faculty.
Yearly; February An event of the Annual Fund. Annual Fund initiatives.
FIESTA Yearly; Spring
Funds from Spirit Spot, Used Uniform, Family Night Out, Amazon Smile, and other efforts, support school programming.
Funds campus-wide projects nor covered by the Annual Fund and the Parish Religious Education Program.
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Advises and makes recommendations regarding policies, goals, and objectives for the School. The council consists of parish and parent volunteers who serve in the areas of school policy, finance, strategic planning, operational effectiveness, and promotion of Catholic education.
Annual Fund Ongoing; GDK (September)Day
Campus improvements and educational enhancements, as well as the parish religious education program.
Planned Giving Once in a Lifetime
The operating budget, including educational technology, classroom supplies, extra-curricular activities, and professional development.
Salaries and benefits, faculty development, enrichments programs, and financial aid.
HOW CAN I INVOLVED?GET FREQUENCY
PTO Yearly Programs support community engagement.
Ensures the long-term financial stability of the school.
WHAT DOES IT SUPPORT?
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Corporate Match Ongoing
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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