METAIRIE PARK COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

THE COUNTRY DAY

FUND

WHAT IS THE COUNTRY DAY FUND?The Annual Fund is now called the Country Day Fund. The Country Day Fund is the school’s most important annual fundraising priority. It provides unrestricted funds that directly support the operating budget. The Country Day Fund bene!ts every student every year by bridging the gap between tuition revenue and the actual cost of providing a Country Day education.

WHERE DO THE COUNTRY DAY FUND DOLLARS GO?All contributions to the Country Day Fund go directly into the current school year’s budget, so your contribution helps fund everything that happens at Country Day. Contributions to the Country Day Fund support: Our talented and dedicated faculty An advanced visual and performing arts program A full-spectrum athletic program An enriched student life Advanced technology An exceptional campus and facilities A culture rich in tradition

DOESN’T TUITION COVER THE COST OF THESE EXPENSES?The cost of a Country Day education is signi!cant, but tuition alone does not cover the entire cost to educate a Country Day student. Thus, every student actually receives a subsidy made possible through annual giving to the Country Day Fund. Nearly 5% of the 2010-2011 operating budget is funded by the Country Day Fund. For this reason, it is the school’s primary annual fundraising priority.

WHO GIVES TO THE COUNTRY DAY FUND?Alumni, parents, trustees, faculty, sta", grandparents, parents of alumni, foundations, corporations and friends.

HOW MUCH SHOULD I GIVE?We ask each person to participate at a level appropriate for his or her circumstances. Gi#s at all levels are vital to the success of the Country Day Fund and are appreciated.

I WANT TO PARTICIPATE, BUT DO SMALL GIFTS REALLY MATTER?They really do! In fact, more than a quarter of the gi#s made to the Country Day Fund are gi#s of $100 or less. Last year, these gi#s accounted for approximately $25,000 of the total amount raised.

Furthermore, participation in the Country Day Fund indicates overall support of the school, which is extremely important to outside funding sources, such as foundations. For example, when considering whether to award a grant to Country Day, a foundation will ask about participation percentages from alumni, parents, faculty, and trustees. In short, all corporate and foundation giving begins with you.

WHEN SHOULD I GIVE?Now! Although the !scal year ends on June 30, 2011, an early gi# or pledge (even if you don’t pay until later) saves the school the cost of additional mailings, helps build momentum and allows our volunteers more time to concentrate on gi#s from those less familiar with the importance of the Country Day Fund.

HOW CAN I GIVE? Return the enclosed postage-paid envelope to make a pledge or

gi# via check or credit card.

Give online at www.mpcds.com, choose Support Us, then Give Online.

Call the Development O$ce at (504) 828-3408 to facilitate a stock gi# or to make a gi# by phone.

Ask your employer if they have a matching gi# program, which will increase the size of your overall gi# to the school.

THE COUNTRY

WHAT IS REUNION GIVING?We encourage classes to set special Country Day Fund goals in honor of their reunions. The spirit of participation and generosity lends a sense of pride to all who take part. Reunion Giving is a special way for a class as a whole to help preserve the past and invest in the future of Country Day as others have done before.

WHAT IS THE ASSOCIATES’ DINNER?Each year, individuals who make gi#s at the Associates level or higher ($1,500+) are recognized for their leadership contributions and are invited to a special event in their honor. The Associates’ Dinner is held each Fall at the home of a member of the Country Day community. We hope you will join this leadership group by becoming a Country Day Associate.

I HAVE QUESTIONS THAT ARE NOT ANSWERED HERE. WHO CAN I CALL?If you have questions about the Country Day Fund, please contact Elizabeth Grace at (504) 849-3112 or elizabeth_grace@mpcds.com.

COUNTRY DAY FUND

METAIRIE PARK COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

300 Park Road, Metairie, LA 70005Telephone: 504-828-3408 | Fax: 504-837-0015

www.mpcds.com

COUNTRY DAY FUND GIVING LEVELS

BENEFACTORS $50,000 and above

FOUNDERS CIRCLE $20,000 - $49,999

TRUSTEES CIRCLE $10,000 - $19,999

COUNTRY DAY COUNCIL $5,000 - $9,999

ASSOCIATES OF EXCELLENCE $2,500 - $4,999

ASSOCIATES $1,500 - $2,499

FELLOWS $500 - $1,499

RED AND BLUE CLUB $250 - $499