Annual Fund
The Annual Fund is a tax-deductible opportunity to impact the school's daily operations. Every year, The Columbus Academy must raise seven percent of its operating budget through gifts to the Annual Fund. It is vital to sustaining educational excellence in all areas of school life including academics, athletics, the performing and visual arts, technology, student leadership, faculty compensation and professional development, financial aid and much more.
Meeting our dollar goal is the ultimate charge each year, but maintaining high levels of participation from alumni, parents, faculty/staff and friends is extremely important as well. Although Columbus Academy may be different today than the school of yesteryear, we want our supporters to know that the school continues to focus on premier programs, character, honor, values and progress, and will not lose sight of its traditions and history.
Interested in joining one of Columbus Academy's leadership giving clubs?
Leadership gifts represent nearly 80 percent of the school's Annual Fund. Recognition of membership is formally given in the Annual Report on Giving. These donors are also invited to events and receptions during the year in appreciation for their generosity to the school.
ANNUAL GIVING CLUB OPPORTUNITIES
Leadership Giving Clubs
2011 Centennial Club
Gifts from $15,000 and up
1911 Founders' Club
Gifts from $10,000 - $14,999
Academy Society
Gifts from $5,000 - $9,999
Headmaster's Circle
Gifts from $2,500 - $4,999
Non-Leadership Giving Clubs
Viking Club
Gifts from $1,250 - $2,499
Maroon & Gray Associates
Gifts from $600 - $1,249
Friends of the Academy
Gifts from $300 - $599
Young Alumni Circle
Gifts of $100 or more from alumni within 10 years of their graduation
Campus Club
Recognizing a gift of any size from our young alumni within four years of graduating from CA.
Columbus Academy is grateful for the support of its alumni, parents, faculty/staff and friends at any level. We promise to spend your Annual Fund gifts wisely to give our students the best possible educational experience. Thank you!
2010-11 ANNUAL FUND TEAM
Kathy Starkoff P'11, Development Committee Chair, Board of Trustees
Ted Carlin '89, P'17 '22, Leadership Co-Chair
Scott Friedman '89, P'18 '20 '23, Leadership Co-Chair
Ronda Hobart P'18 '23, New Parent Chair
Sean Cullinan, Faculty/Staff Chair
DIVISION PARENT CHAIRS
Lower School
Susan and Doug Massick P'19 '23
Middle School
Arlene Fedorchak and Niles Overly '69, P'15 '17
Upper School
Dani and Russ Rosler P'10 '11
Annual Fund volunteers are the keys to our fundraising success, and we are thankful for their financial support and gifts of time and enthusiasm. Getting involved in this way allows you to become more connected, learn about Columbus Academy today, share our news with fellow parents, alumni and friends and most of all, support your school. If you are interested in helping, give Erin Saurborn a call at 614-509-2256 –- even if you live out of town!
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