How Will You Give? (Guide to Advancement Initiatives)

H OW W ILL Y OU G IVE ?

2017–2018

SUPPORT OUR MISSION Over the past 17 years, investment from St. Anthony of Padua contributors has made a tremendous impact on student achievement and success. Building a strong stewardship culture provides the school with a competitive advantage and translates into stronger programs, improved facilities and an overall better educational experience for our students.

The funds generated through tuition provide us with a school, but additional income generated through advancement initiatives makes our school exceptional and unique.

HOW WILL YOU GIVE? Will you devote your time to participate in the events that make up the spirit of our school? Will you volunteer to use your skills and energy to strengthen our community? Will you prayerfully discern how you can contribute to the funds that sustain the extraordinary programs, facilities and resources that define a St. Anthony of Padua education?

2017-2018 GIVING OPPORTUNITIES FUND FOR ST. ANTHONY KICKS OFF SEPTEMBER 2017 The Fund for St. Anthony is vitally important as St. Anthony Catholic School relies on income from charitable contributions to help reach a balanced budget each year. The actual cost of educating each student is significantly greater than the tuition we pay. The Fund for St. Anthony provides the necessary means to close this “gap”. The Fund for St. Anthony is made up of hundreds of gifts from St. Anthony of Padua parishioners, parents, alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends. Each gift makes a tangible difference for our students!

COMMUNITY PARTNERS ANNUAL COMMITMENT Our school would not exist without the support and engagement of our community members and businesses. Our Community Partner program consists of an annual commitment, which runs for the length of the 2017-2018 school year. Community Partners will receive invaluable benefits and unprecedented visibility within our school community.

STEPS FOR STUDENTS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2018 Steps for Students is an annual Archdiocesan-wide event where all school and parish communities can come together as one to support Catholic education. Steps for Students is a wonderful way to encourage students to participate in stewardship. This day of family fun includes a 5K USA Track and Field Association sanctioned race and post-race party. Last year nearly 13,000 runners & walkers participated—it was an amazing day!

LUCKY HEARTS – AUCTION GALA FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2018 Our 17th annual auction gala is an exciting evening for parents, friends and parishioners of St. Anthony of Padua! This year’s event will include cocktails, dinner, casino games, and silent and live auctions. The event is held at school – and we welcome Lucky Hearts!

GIVING BY LIVING Shop at Amazon, collect Box Tops or participate in restaurant Spirit Nights? Through just living your life and making purchases, you will be raising money! These are some of the simplest ways to support our outstanding students and programs.