GIFT OPPORTUNITIES
DONOR INFORMATION
1927 CLUB ($10,000 + )
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A leadership gift at this level demonstrates your appreciation for the 87 year Tradition of Success that exists at St. Francis High School and your dedication to the school’s future.
Please use the enclosed envelope or go to www.stfrancishigh.org to make your gift.
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Checks payable to: St. Francis High School.
FOUNDER’S CLUB ($5,000 - $9,999)
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Partial payments are gladly accepted.
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All donors receive a personal acknowledgement.
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All gifts received by June 30, 2016 will be recognized in the 2015-2016 Annual Report of Gifts.
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To qualify for a 2015 tax deduction, gifts must be made before December 31, 2015.
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Donations are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Your generous gift of $5,000 or more to this year’s Appeal will honor the memory of the founder of St. Francis High School, Fr. Justin Figas, OFM Conv. whose vision resulted in Western New York’s finest college preparatory school.
DRIVERS’ CLUB ($2,500 - $4,999) The loyal group of thirty-five Polish-American professionals and businessmen, known as “The Justin Drivers”, led the way in making the dream of St. Francis High School a reality. Your gift of $2,500–$4,999 recognizes your continuing commitment to their pioneer efforts.
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CORNERSTONE CLUB ($1,000 - $2,499) Your contribution of $1,000-$2,499 as a member of the Cornerstone Club provides the foundation for a successful Annual Giving Appeal and a successful St. Francis High School.
FR. RUFINUS CLUB ($500 - $999) By enrolling in the Fr. Rufinus Club, you honor the late Fr. Rufinus Niedzwiecki, OFM Conv. former Athletic Director and coach, whose dedication and inspiration made the difference in the lives of so many young men.
RED RAIDER CLUB ($250 - $499) Keep school spirit and tradition strong by becoming a member of the Red Raider Club.
FRANCISCAN CLUB ($100 - $249) Your donation will help keep alive the Franciscan charism which is such a hallmark of a St. Francis High School education.
PATRON CLUB (UP TO $99) Show your continued support for St. Francis High School by becoming a member of the Patron Club.
DOLLAR-A-YEAR CLUB Ideal for recent graduates, the Dollar-A-Year-Club presents an excellent opportunity for young alumni to support their alma mater by making a gift of $1 for every year since their graduation from St. Francis High School.
MATCHING GIFTS Many companies match their employees charitable donations. This is a great opportunity to double your gift to St. Francis High School. Contact your Personnel Office to learn if this option is available to you.
STOCKS & SECURITIES Gifts of stocks and securities are also welcome in support of the Appeal.
MEMORIAL/HONORARY GIFTS You may wish to designate your gift to the Appeal as a memorial to or in honor of a family member or close friend. Such gifts may be made in any amount and will be specifically noted in the school’s Annual Report of Gifts.
PLANNED GIVING You may also wish to plan a future gift to St. Francis High School through a bequest, a life insurance policy, a trust, a gift of personal estate property or some other method. For more information, please contact: Paul Bartell, Jr. ’88 in the Institutional Advancement Office at (716) 627-1200, Ext. 465 or bartellp@stfrancishigh.org
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A TRADITION OF SUCCESS 2015 – 2016 ANNUAL GIVING APPEAL
2015-2016 ANNUAL GIVING APPEAL The St. Francis High School Annual Giving Appeal was initiated in 1990 so that alumni, parents, friends and alumni parents of St. Francis High School could demonstrate their mutual support for the continued growth of the institution. Throughout our history, St. Francis High School has been blessed by many generous benefactors who have given in the true spirit of philanthropy. Based on the strength of this altruistic history, the goal for the 2015-2016 Annual Giving Appeal is $250,000. We ask that you keep alive this very special spirit by making a gift to the 2015-2016 Annual Giving Appeal. It is because of the generosity of individuals like yourself that the Tradition of Success that is St. Francis High School will be passed on to future generations of young men.
OUR TRADITION…
Fr. Justin
Eighty eight years ago the Very Reverend Justin Figas, OFM Conv., with the support of his loyal Justin Drivers, founded St. Francis High School fulfilling his vision to create an institution of higher learning based on Franciscan ideals that emphasized not only intellectual development but the development of habits of the heart.
While much has changed at St. Francis High School since 1927, our holistic approach to education is still the foundation on which we build young men of keen intellect and outstanding character. Today, St. Francis High School continues to be a true leader in secondary education, producing Alumni that are leaders in their communities known by their faith, critical thinking, compassion and service to others.
SUCCESS THROUGH SERVICE BY STEVE MAZZONE ’16 As I enter my senior year and reflect upon my four years at St. Francis the first thing that comes to mind is how much I have changed…. physically, intellectually and most importantly, spiritually. I realize now that the school helped me transition from a handheld middle schooler to a more independent young adult who has an understanding that with maturity comes increased personal and social responsibility. I now see that community service is not just something you have to do because it’s a graduation requirement but rather something you should do as a citizen of the global community. As a member of Alverna, our student community service organization, I have had the opportunity to volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House, the Bread of Life Center, the Catholic Center Food Pantry and with many other worthwhile organizations. I have grown to embrace serving others and it has become an essential part of my life, strengthening existing relationships and forging new ones. Through your generosity, many current and future students will be given the same opportunity to serve others as part of their education at St. Francis High School. And for this, I sincerely thank you.
DID YOU KNOW? ♦
80% of our students receive financial assistance and/or scholarships totaling over $1,300,000 which ensures widespread access to a Franciscan education and a diverse student population.
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99% of St. Francis High School graduates move on to post-secondary education.
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The 121 graduates of the class of 2015 earned over 16 million dollars in college scholarships and grants to the more than 150 colleges to which they were accepted.
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Imbued with the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, the class of 2015 volunteered for over 5500 hours of community service.
Students carry out the mission of the school by organizing food and clothing drives during the Christmas season and regularly donate over a ton of food at the Food Bank of Western New York and St. Lukes Mission of Mercy.
CARRY ON THE TRADITION OF SUCCESS AT ST. FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL... HELP US REACH OUR GOAL. SUPPORT THE ANNUAL GIVING APPEAL!