The Annual Giving Campaign at Mary of Nazareth School is a community tradition, now in it’s14th year. Our goals for the 2010-2011 school year are:

• 100% participation of community members
• $100,000

Check out the results of our Class Participation Contest! 

Please review the Frequently Asked Questions below to learn more about the campaign, or click on the links to go directly to information about how to make a charitable contribution, gift club levels.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Does Mary of Nazareth Have an Annual Giving Campaign? 

• At Mary of Nazareth School the tuition covers only a portion of the actual cost of educating our students.
• The Annual Giving Campaign was established to assist in covering the operating expenses that are not covered by tuition income.
• Gifts to the campaign supplement everything from teacher and staff salaries, to extracurricular activities and maintenance of our beautiful campus.
• The campaign allows the school to sustain its academic excellence in the Catholic tradition.
• The campaign also assists in defraying tuition increases in subsequent years.

Who Gives to the Annual Giving Campaign?

• Parents, grandparents, Board of Directors, alumni, alumni parents, friends, faculty and staff and corporations who have employee matching gift programs contribute to the Annual Giving Campaign.

Why Does Participation Matter?

• While substantial, tuition and book fees covers only 87% of the cost of educating each student.
• Giving to the Campaign is a part of our culture at Mary of Nazareth School and we value all gifts whether large or small.
• Every gift counts and makes a difference!
• High rates of participation say a lot about the commitment of the Mary of Nazareth School community to the work the school does with children.
• Participation rates are important confidence indicators – they tell grant-making foundations that look at many schools that our school has a highly supportive community that responds when called upon and believes in the school.
• Also, your philanthropy can make a difference in your own tax status: all gifts to the Annual Giving Campaign are fully tax deductible according to the IRS.

How much should I give?

• Only you can decide how much to contribute to the Annual Giving Campaign each year.
• We hope that everyone in the community will follow the families and supporters who preceded you and make Mary of Nazareth School a philanthropic priority.
• The current difference between tuition and book fees and the cost of educating each student is $854 

   

When should I give?

• The Annual Giving Campaign runs from September to June 30^th of every school year. A gift is welcomed and appreciated at any time during this period.
• All members of the community are first asked to pledge in the fall.
• Since the success of the Annual Giving Campaign factors into the decision about future tuition increases, we appreciate gifts made as early as possible.

Why not set tuition high enough to cover expenses?

• Higher tuition might keep some families from enrolling their children.
• We want to make a Mary of Nazareth education available to as many parishioners as possible.
• Community members are asked to give as much to the Annual Giving campaign as they are able; those who can give more are encouraged to take a leadership role.

Are families who receive financial aid asked to contribute?

Yes. Everyone in the Mary of Nazareth School community is asked to participate with a contribution to the Annual Giving campaign. Every gift counts, regardless of the amount. Helping others is a foundation of our Catholic faith.

Ways to make a charitable gift:

• Cash – Contributions of cash, checks or money orders are accepted. Checks and money orders should be made Payable to “Mary of Nazareth School” with a note Annual Giving Campaign.
• Recurring Monthly Gifts – Many donors find that a monthly check or debit is a convenient way to donate to the Annual Giving Campaign by spreading the gift over several months.
• Credit Card – Contributions by credit card may be made through the pledge form, by phone, by email to the Development Office or online at JustGive. Mary of Nazareth School accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express. Please note credit card fees will reduce the amount the school receives from your gift.
• Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) – Contributions can be made by Federal government employees through the CFC.
  • The CFC number for our school is CFCV # 79665, Local Independent Agencies.
  • If you chose to donate through the CFC, please fill out our pledge form.
  • The report we receive from the CFC does not include donation amounts and often has “anonymous” instead of names.Please help us count you in to meet our goals.
• United Way (UW) - To support the school through the United Way, donors must write in Mary of Nazareth on your forms. We do not have an independent number for United Way, thus we are considered a “write-in-agency.”
• Employer Matching Gifts – Your gift may be matched by your employer. Please review the CASE publication enclosed in the first appeal in the fall to identify if your employer matches charitable gifts.
• Stocks, Bonds, and other Securities – To transact a securities donation, please contact Mr. Bob Dunn, our representative at Merrill Lynch at 301-230-6617 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              301-230-6617      end_of_the_skype_highlighting or at Robert_dunnjr@ml.com. Please have your brokerage or bank account number available. Please provide your institution with the following information: Mary of Nazareth Roman Catholic School, account number 84A-04340, DTC #518Please contact the school’s Office of Development if you have any questions or require assistance at 301-869-0940, ext. 6.
• Planned Giving - Supporters can help insure the long-term security of the school though planned giving. Gifts of this type may be made in the form of a will bequest, life insurance beneficiary or though a retirement plan.

Gift Recognition

Every gift is recognized on “The Honor Roll of Donors” on the school’s website. Gifts are recognized by the following gift levels.

Donors may elect to have their donation be anonymous.

A leaf on The Giving Tree, in the school hallway, is inscribed for donors at the $5,000 level for a single gift or continuous gifts that total $5,000.