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A Guide to Giving &

Getting Involved


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Financial SupportWe ask every parent to make an Annual Fund

contribution at the beginning of each school year.

To the extent that you are financially able, we alsoencourage you to participate in fundraising that

supports building projects and endowment. We also

ask for your support of fundraising events that are

sponsored by Shipley throughout the year.

Active ParticipationIn addition, we encourage you to take an active part inyour childs education perhaps by being involved in

the classroom when asked, attending athletics and arts

events, joining the Annual Fund team, or volunteering

at events such as Shipley Shops, Secret Gardens, or

the Spring Auction.


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Financial Support

Shipley is a dynamic learning environment

staffed by dedicated and experienced teachers.

Tuition, however, does not cover the entire cost

of educating each child. Shipley must raise

additional funds each year in order to prepare

our students properly to thrive in a complex and

interdependent world.

The Annual FundIndependent schools depend

on Annual Fund gifts to bridge

the gap between tuition and the

actual cost of providing a quality

education. The Annual Fundhelps ensure that students study

a challenging curriculum in small

classes with an exceptional faculty.

Every member of the Shipley

community is asked to support the

Annual Fund.


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Why does the School ask for a contribution in

addition to my tuition payment?Because tuition does not fully cover the cost of a Shipley

education, the School relies on contributions from a

variety of donorsparents, alumni, faculty and staff,

grandparents, and parents of alumni. The size of these

gifts varies, but every gift is important. Many Shipley

parents have stepped forward with gifts at the Leadership

Council level of $1,000 or more. This level of givinghelps the School meet the educational needs of the

entire Shipley community.

Why doesnt the School raise tuition to cover alloperating expenses?

Tuition must be competitive with comparable area

schools. Raising tuition significantly above that

competitive level may discourage qualified students fromapplying, which only hurts the whole community. Shipley

has the responsibility to seek additional revenue in order

to maintain a reasonable tuition structure.

When will I be asked for a contribution to theAnnual Fund?

In early October, you will receive a mailing that will inviteyour Annual Fund support of Shipley and your child.

We ask that you make your gift or pledge at that time.

In November, parent volunteers at each grade level will

make follow-up calls to answer your questions and to

encourage your participation. These parent volunteers

are critical to the success of this vital fundraising effort.


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So how much does Shipleyexpect me to give?

The School expects each family to

give according to their means, and

we hope every family will find a way

to help. All families, regardless ofany financial assistance they may

receive, are asked to participate in

the Annual Fund. Each contribution

makes a difference in the life of the

School and the quality of education

that your child receives.

Why is participation soimportant?

High levels of participation

show School leadership and

the surrounding community

that parents are willing to invest

in their childrens future and

support the Schools mission. It

signals constituent confidence

so the School can reliably move

forward with strategic plans. It

demonstrates to philanthropic

foundations that the School is

strong, united, and worthy of

outside support.

Capital Needs

Periodic capital campaigns

raise additional non-operating

funds for major efforts like new

construction and increasing the

Schools endowment. Thesefunds can significantly enhance

and improve facilities, faculty

salaries, and financial aid. Capital

contributions are generally

pledged over three to five years.

Are we expected to give toboth?

When asked, we hope that you

will support both to the best of

your ability. However, because the

Annual Fund covers immediateoperating expenses, we ask that

you make it your philanthropic

priority and that capital gifts be

made in addition to your Annual

Fund gift.

What about endowment?Why is that important?

Endowment is the Schools

savings account and provides

long-term financial stability.

Annual income from the

investment of our endowment is

used to pay expenses not covered

by tuition, the Annual Fund, or

other sources. The endowment

provides security for the Schools

future and helps to support

financial aid, faculty salaries, and

professional development.


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How can I contribute?

Cash or Check

Credit CardWe accept VISA, MasterCard, and

American Express

Give online at www.shipleyschool.org/annualfund

Corporate Matching GiftsMany employers will

match your contribution. Simply submit a matching gift

form (usually available from your Human Resources

department) with your gift and the Annual Fund office

will handle the processing. You will be recognized for

the value of your gift plus any match!

Transferring SecuritiesGifts of appreciated

property, such as stock, may net you an income tax

deduction for the full fair market value. Please contact

the Annual Fund office for transfer instructions prior to

taking any action.

Get more informationabout Shipleys Annual Fund at

www.shipleyschool.org/annualfund.


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Volunteer

Participation

Opportunities

We know that students do better in a school that

is a real community, a school in which they can

forge strong relationships with adults. We also

know that students do better when their parents,alumni, and other friends are involved in their

school. Shipley volunteers are crucial to this

process.

Steven S. Piltch, Head of School

Shipley strives to improve the quality of

campus life by providing programs and events

that encourage participation by the whole

school community. We welcome parents as

our partners in the education of their child.

There are many opportunities for parents to

get involved at Shipley and we encourage

parents to become an active part of our

community.


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Admissions Ambassadors

We know that word of mouth is

our most powerful marketing tool,

and in that sense every Shipley

parent is an ambassador for the

School. Admissions Ambassadorsare a pool of volunteers who

support Shipleys admissions

efforts by helping at Shipley

Open Houses, sharing their

Shipley stories with applicants,

congratulating accepted students,

welcoming new families, andmore.

Annual Fund

Parents, alumni, faculty and staff,

parents of alumni, grandparents,

and friends work with the Annual

Fund staff to raise unrestrictedfunds. The efforts of over 130

volunteers raised close to $1.4

million in the 2010-2011 fiscal

year.

Kick-Off Meeting

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

8:15 am, Beechwood House

Archives

Volunteers dedicate time to sort,

inventory, and conserve materials

from Shipleys history.

Capital GivingIndividuals willing to share their

fundraising experience are

encouraged to work with the

Office of External Relations to

identity and solicit capital gifts for

facility expansion and increasing

the endowment.

Fine Arts Committee

This committee arranges for

a different art exhibition each

month, displayed in the Upper

School Speer Gallery. Well-known

local professionals as well as

Shipley students, faculty, andalumni are represented.

Kick-Off Meeting

Monday, September 12, 2011

8:30 am, Brownell Board Room


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Green Thumb

This group holds plant sales to support the

award-winning Shipley Sprouts (Shipleysstudent horticultural program). They also

decorate the School for each season and

provide floral arrangements for special events.

Kick-Off Meeting

Thursday, September 22, 2011

8:30 am, Brownell Living Room

In-School Opportunities

Help from volunteers is always welcome for

activities such as chaperoning a student trip,

housing an exchange student, being a class

coordinator, helping to decorate for a special

occasion at the School, or other special

activities in the Lower, Middle, and Upper

Schools.

Winter Teas

Upper School parents maintain the Shipley

tradition of afternoon tea in the Common

Room during the winter months for Upper

School students and faculty.


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Special EventsShipley Shops

Merchants from many

different geographic

areas gather in the Yarnall

Gymnasium in October

to bring together a

spectacular array of merchandise for

early holiday shopping. The event is open

to the public and a portion of vendors

sales benefit the School. Volunteers

coordinate the vendors, catalog ad sales,

and staff Shipleys own booths.

www.shipleyschool.org/shops

Book Fairs

Volunteers in Lower and Middle schools

hold spring book fairs to support thelibrary. The Book Fair Committees work

with book fair vendors to execute these

events.

Spring Auction

Each year, the Shipley community hosts

a unique fundraising event to benefit

the students and faculty at Shipley. Held

in the Yarnall Gymnasium, this event

includes silent and live auctions, dinner,

and music.

Secret Gardens

This committee plans and

hosts an all-day gardentour in May, which includes

a luncheon with selected

vendors and Shipleys

Green Thumb boutique.

www.shipleyschool.org/secretgardens

Lower School

March 2012

Middle School

May 2012

Kick-Off MeetingThursday, November 10, 2011


Tour Date

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Kick-Off Meeting

Thursday, October 6, 2011


Preview Cocktail Party

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

6:00 9:00 pm

Event Dates

Thursday through Saturday,

October 20-22, 2011

Kick-Off Meeting

Thursday, November 3, 20118:30 am, Beechwood House

Event Date

Friday, April 20, 2012


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Are you ready to

get involved?

Join us and meet others for coffee on

Thursday, September 15, 2011 at

8:30 am in Beechwood House on the Lower

Campus. You may also complete the attached form

telling us how you would like to get involved or sign

up anytime atwww.shipleyschool.org/volunteer

and one of us will contact you shortly.

Christie Test Moag 95

Director of Special Programs and Events

610.581.4618 direct

610.525.3859 fax

[email protected]

Betsy Hastings Block 83

Director of Annual Giving

610.581.4655 direct

610.525.3859 fax

[email protected]


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Liz Engelman

Parent of Hannah 17 and

Sarah 19

My family has been

a part of the Shipleycommunity for the past

six years. During this

time, I have been an

active volunteeras a

homeroom parent, a grade coordinator, the Lower

School coordinator, co-chair of Shipley Shops, and

parent guide for Shipley Today. Throughout all of theseexperiences, I have enjoyed having the opportunity to

meet other dedicated parent volunteers, working with

the wonderful faculty and employees of Shipley, and

being able to use some of my non-parenting skills for

the good of our community. For me, volunteering at

Shipley enables me to give back to a school that has

given so much to my children and to connect with thewider Shipley community.

Betsy Balderston

Parent of Caleb 06,

David 08, and Mark 11

We give to Shipley out ofa sense of gratitude for

how the teachers, coaches,

music and play directors,

and other caring adults

in the community have

challenged and encouraged our sons to find their own

true talents and passions. Shipley prepared them wellfor college and life beyond; they are compassionate

citizens of the world. We also give because we

understand the need is real. Tuition alone cannot cover

the full costs of the Shipley program, and those of us

who believe in what Shipley does have to step up and

help close the gap through the Annual Fund.


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Dates at a GlanceFine Arts Committee Kick-Off Meeting

Monday, September 12, 2011

8:30 am, Brownell Board Room

Annual Fund Kick-Off Meeting

Wednesday, September 14, 2011


Volunteer Coffee



Green Thumb Kick-Off Meeting



Shipley Shops Kick-Off Meeting

Thursday, October 6, 2011


Shipley Shops Preview Cocktail Party

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

6:00 9:00 pm, Yarnall Gymnasium

Shipley Shops

Thursday - Saturday, October 20-22, 2011

Yarnall Gymnasium

Spring Auction Kick-Off MeetingThursday, November 3, 2011


Secret Gardens Kick-Off Meeting

Thursday, November 10, 2011


Spring AuctionFriday, April 20, 2012

Yarnall Gymnasium

Secret Gardens

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Annual Fund Closes

Saturday, June 30, 2012


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A Generous Community

Supports Shipleys Mission

Educating a child requires more than a great

faculty and curriculum it requires generous parent

involvement. Parents, grandparents, and others who

care about your childs education are encouraged

to participate actively in daily life at Shipley and

provide financial support beyond tuition.

This partnership of financial support, active

participation, and a school with a clear mission

and vision spells success for the children you have

entrusted to us.

Shipley relies on the support and involvement of

our entire community including trustees,parents, alumni, faculty

and staff, grandparents,

and parents of alumni.

Through coordinated

fundraising efforts and

special events, we

provide a variety of

meaningful ways to

become involved.


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The External Relations Office, located in

Brownell House on the Upper Campus,

sponsors and supports volunteer activities

for parents, alumni, and others, providing

meeting and work space, as well asprofessional and staff assistance. The Office

is responsible for fundraising, alumni relations

and programming, parent volunteer efforts

and communications (including all school-

wide printed materials, marketing and media

relations and the Schools website).

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