Support Assumption

THE CHALLENGE

For over thirty years, Assumption School has been able to offer our families a Catholic education at an affordable price. Our present day challenge is to maintain a stable tuition rate amidst continual rises in operating cost. We reach out to you in the hope that you will support our efforts to make Assumption School an affordable choice for a new generation of students. Your gift to the Development Fund campaign will assist in this effort.

THE PURPOSE

The purpose of the Development Fund is to raise revenue that will finance the operating costs not fully funded through tuition payments. Your donation will enable us to replace aging textbooks, purchase enrichment materials for faculty and students, and improve our current computer hardware and software systems.

THE GOAL

$25,000 and 100% Participation

We appeal to the generosity of alumni, parents, grandparents, parishioners, businesses, and friends to assist us with meeting our established goal for this year. Our partnership will benefit the Church, our school, and our community as we fulfill our mission to develop morally prepared students educated in accordance with the Gospel values of Jesus Christ.

Our Youth - Our Hope For The Future

Memorial Donations: Donations can be made in honor of a living person or in memory of a deceased loved one.

Matching Gifts: Please take the time to check with your Human Resources Department as to whether or not your company participates in the matching gift program. If so, request and complete the appropriate form.

	Benefactor Club: Gifts of $1,000 or more. Donors will be recognized in our Annual Report, receive an invitation to our Spring Recognition Reception, and have their names inscribed on the Benefactor Plaque.
	Gold Club: Gifts from $500 to $999. Donors will be recognized in our Annual Report, receive an invitation to our Spring Recognition Reception.
	Silver Club: Gifts from $250 to $499. Donors will be recognized in our Annual Report, receive an invitation to our Spring Recognition Reception.
	Family Club: Gifts from $100 to $249. Donors will be recognized in our Annual Report, receive an invitation to our Spring Recognition Reception.
	Friendship Club: Gifts up to $99. Donors will be recognized in our Annual Report.

We would be appreciative of your donation in any amount - so please consider a gift of $50, $25 or even $10 - every gift, regardless of size, helps to support the school's programs.

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation by check, make your check Payable to "Assumption School"
and submit to
Assumption School
27 S. Adams St.
Manchester, CT 06040
For Further Assistance Call (860) 649-0889

The Development Program at Assumption School is designed to promote understanding, acceptance and support of Catholic education among existing school families, parishioners, alumni, businesses, friends and the local community. Our program, instituted at Assumption in 1995 and guided by the Development Office of Catholic Schools, focuses its energy on four main areas:

*Public Relations

*Student Recruitment

*Alumni Relations

*Annual Fund

In the area of Public Relations, our program notifies the parish and local community of school events and the academic accomplishments of our school children. The Stepping Stones newsletter keeps alumni informed of current Assumption happenings.

The Development team works to enhance Student Recruitment by holding an Open House each winter to encourage parents to consider a Catholic school education for their youngster. Also, school brochures are periodically undated and distributed to local businesses such as pediatrician’s offices, daycare centers and real estate offices.

Alumni are a key to the success of Assumption School. They are living testimony to the work that is being accomplished at Assumption. We encourage alumni to continue their ties with the school by visiting the campuses and attending parish and school-sponsored activities.

The Annual Fund drive is a yearly program that deals with the financial aspect of Development. Our fall mail campaign and winter Phone-a-thon remind alumni, school families, friends and business that the programs offered at Assumption continue to grow and expand through the generosity of their financial support.

The relationship among these key areas helps to strengthen Assumption School. The Development program is staffed by volunteers who believe in the importance of a Catholic education at Assumption. They bring enthusiasm, energy and support to existing programs.