Ways you can support
annual events
annual fund
annual and planned gifts
Fund-a-scholar
Pantry Wishlist
endowments
Volunteer
Annual
Fund
The Annual fund at Friends School supports the development of new programs, purchasing of new curriculum, and professional development. The Annual Fund is a critical component of the school’s fiscal health.
The commitment of our faculty and staff, generous donors, and volunteers ensures that these principles remain at the core of what we do at Friends School. Our students will inherit a lifelong love of learning, compassion for others, and a commitment to fairness and equality.
Gifts to the Annual Fund support the following opportunities
financial aid, which promotes access and affordability
the daily cost of teaching and learning- costs which, as at independent schools across the country- exceed the amount covered by tuition
Faculty professional development, which helps our exceptional teachers continue to bring fresh skills and knowledge to the classroom
Improvements to the physical plant.
We thank all of our annual fund supporters. Your generosity allows FSL to provide a progressive education to our students, while affirming your commitment to FSL’s mission.
Annual
Events
Annual Dinner and Auction
Annual Dinner and Auction
Due to COVID-19, we are exploring virtual options for the Friends School Annual Dinner & Auction. This annual event is a wonderful way to connect with the Friends School community and raise funds for our school and educational programs. Proceeds from the evening will be dedicated to a variety of needs including, the scholarship fund, new curriculum, and professional development for faculty and staff. There are many opportunities to get involved, and we welcome you to join us!
Become a volunteer
The auction is a great way to build a stronger Friends community. We encourage you to match your talent and expertise to one of the many tasks involved in planning and executing the event.
Procurement
In order for our silent and live auctions to be a success we need the donations of items or services. We challenge all of our families to participate in the procurement process. All you need to do is drop off the procurement packet at your favorite establishments and ask for their support. The procurement packet is available for download on this page, or by visiting the Friends School Office. Should you need some suggestions for items to procure, a “Suggested Donations” sheet is available for download. Gifts, gift cards, services, experiences and vacation homes are some of the ways you can help make our silent and live auctions a success. For more information, please contact the school office at 502.899.1822. No item or service is too small or too large!
Auction Donation Form
Friendship Breakfast
Friendship Breakfast
In March of 2020, FSL will host our Annual Friendship Breakfast. This breakfast is a time for the school’s supporters, families, friends and alumni to come together and learn about all the exciting opportunities that Friends School has to offer. The breakfast includes brief testimonials from Friends School families, alumni and students, as well as an information session hosted by Kristina D. Christensen, Head of School, and the Chairman of the Friends School Board of Directors. This event is also a good time to invite new guests to come learn about the amazing work taking place at Friends School. We hope everyone can join us for a morning of great food, inspiring stories, and fellowship.
If you are interested in being a Friendship Breakfast Sponsor, please refer to the packet linked to the side.
Gifts
Capital Campaign Planning
Capital Campaign Planning
At FSL, we recognize the increasing demands and expectations of modern society, and are committed to meeting the needs of our students in order to prepare them for the challenges ahead. In the last several years, FSL has crafted our long- range vision and master plan. The school is in the leadership phase of capital campaign planning for the funding objectives identified through strategic planning. Gifts for the Annual Fund, Student Scholarship Program, and the endowment are our current priorities.
Alumni, parents, and friends who are interested in learning more about how they can have an impact on achieving the school’s strategic goals should contact the Advancement Office.
Planned or Deferred Gifts
planned or deferred gifts
With a planned or deferred gift, you can support FSL’s efforts to provide student financial aid, hiring and training of the highest quality faculty and staff, research and development of innovative educational opportunities, and improvements to the physical plant.
Donors can enjoy significant tax and income benefits through planned and deferred giving. If you would like to learn more about including FSL in your estate plans, or discuss options for planned and deferred giving, please contact the Advancement Office.
Fund-A-Scholar
Independent Schools are faced with an ongoing challenge of filling the gap between the actual cost of educating a student and the cost of tuition. At FSL, tuition covers only 75% of the cost to educate a child-- the remaining 25% must be raised through donations or covered by the school’s operating budget. Friends School has developed an initiative aimed at closing this critical gap through an online giving campaign and a series of specialized programs and events.
For more information on this initiative or for a list of events to support Fund-A- Scholar please contact the Advancement Office.
Endowment
Endowments are the lifeblood of a non-profit organization, ensuring fiscal sustainability of the program in perpetuity. Gifts of all kinds may be designated as a long-term investment through an endowment. Endowed gifts create a permanent legacy for scholarships, helping generations of students attend FSL, or providing an endowed faculty position to attract the best educators. Endowed programs assure the availability of resources for the most current and effective programs to promote academic success. Endowments represent the legacy of benevolent donors who invest for long-term growth, sustaining in a personal way their values and ideals about the importance of education.
If you have an idea for a gift that will live for generations to come, please contact the Advancement Office.