Why annual giving matters
Gifts
to the Fund for Williams are the foundation of our philanthropic
program at The Williams School. Since the school’s tuition does not cover the entire cost
of a Williams education, everything we do here is thanks to the
generosity of parents, alumni, staff and friends who invest in the
future of The Williams School.
A PARENT PARTICIPATION CHALLENGE
Our
goal is to achieve a record-breaking
90%
parent participation 90 days.
To encourage parents' participation in the 2013 Fund for Williams, Mark Fader will award the first class to reach 90 percent parent participation with a PIZZA PARTY! The contest kicked off on February 1st. The Fund for Williams is critical to
the school’s operating budget and to ensure a first-class educational
experience for our students. The Annual Fund supports a balanced budget;
professional development opportunities for the faculty; state-of-the-art
technology in classrooms; enhancements to the music, drama, and fine arts
programs; the success of the athletics program and all student-athletes; and
financial aid for current students.
Why Participation matters
It’s a fact that great accomplishments often result not from a single act, but from the accumulation of many smaller acts. The same is true with gifts. It’s the accumulation of everyone’s gift to the annual fund that gives them a significance they might not have on their own. When everyone gives, it demonstrates that Williams is composed of a caring, vibrant and active community. It is this cooperative spirit that makes Williams so special. Gifts, both large and small, convey commitment to School and have an immediate impact of the education of our students.
Ways of Giving
- Cash, check or credit card—Williams accepts Visa, MasterCard and American Express
- Online donation—Williams’ secure online giving form is available 24/7 to accept gifts via credit card.
- Stock—gifts of common stock are often donated. Please contact the Advancement Office at 860-439-5474 for details.
- Pledge—Williams welcomes pledges of Fund for Williams support. These gifts are due by June 1, 2013 and may be paid in whatever increments or timeline is most comfortable for you.