Support for Shorecrest’s capital campaigns are opportunities for donors to create a lasting legacy. Whether funding essential facilities like Charger Commons, or renovating current spaces to best fit our current needs — capital gifts ensure that Shorecrest remains strong for generations to come.
Capital Giving provides the needed facilities for our students and faculty to grow, collaborate and build community.
~ Shorecrest Parent
Endowments
Endowed gifts become a permanent part of the School’s legacy, securing Shorecrest’s financial health in perpetuity. Unlike annual contributions to the Shorecrest Fund, the principal amount of an endowed gift remains untouched while the investment income may be used for strategic priorities within the School.
Areas Of Focus:
An endowed fund that covers increasing needs-based financial aid assistance while keeping the cost of tuition as affordable as possible.
Endowed funds to recruit and retain superb teachers. Having these funds available also helps Shorecrest provide a wide range of professional development opportunities to our faculty and staff.
Types of Endowments
Centennial Level Gifts of $25,000 or more to the School’s endowment without a specific designation provide a lasting investment that yields an annual distribution for our programs.
An endowed fund of $600,000 or more provides in perpetuity support of one full, four-year, need-based scholarship for a deserving student, through the fund’s earnings. For this reason, it is our strategic goal to increase the principal amount of the School’s established funds.
A programmatic endowment provides sustained funding for specific initiatives that enrich student learning. At Shorecrest, this includes signature programs like The Ross Roeder Institute for Financial Literacy, Economics & Entrepreneurship (RRI) which empowers students with real-world financial skills; and the Pyxis Fund, which supports Middle Schoolers in navigating adolescence in the 21st century. These types of donor-established Endowed Funds ensure long-term impact beyond the annual budget.
A capital gift is an opportunity to help elevate the learning environment for current and future Chargers. There is an array of opportunities for your gift to be permanently recognized on campus through a naming opportunity. Many donors choose to honor or memorialize a family member, friend, or teacher through the naming of buildings and spaces. Shorecrest is pleased to offer Naming Opportunities to dedicate a room, area, or facility on the campus.
Donors will be recognized on plaques in one of the following ways:
- Generously donated by the -DONOR NAME- Family
- Generously donated in honor of -NAME-
Please note: Donor name will not be recognized with the second option.
Leave a lasting impact on future generations. Through a planned gift you can support Shorecrest in a way that aligns with your values while providing lasting benefits for our students, teachers and community. Your legacy ensures that the Shorecrest experience continues to thrive for years to come.
Establish a Named Fund Give to the Endowment
A note from Michael:
Fundraising occurs at the speed of trust. As a giving community we have the power to shape our school's future together. We do this not just through our annual gifts, but through our collective belief in the power of Endowment, Capital, and Legacy giving. These aren't just financial terms; they're promises we make to the students, families and teachers of tomorrow.
The Heart of Our School's Future
Endowment: Think of the endowment as a perpetual heartbeat. It’s a permanent fund that provides a steady, reliable source of income year after year, allowing the school to dream big and plan for the long term. This is what ensures we can continue to offer amazing scholarships, keep our best teachers, and maintain our high standards of academic excellence—forever.
Capital: Capital gifts are about building our dreams into reality. They're the funds that bring new classrooms, modern science labs, and beautiful performance spaces to life. This is where we create the physical spaces that inspire and empower our students every single day.
Legacy: A legacy gift is a profound act of love and trust. It's a promise you make in your will or through a planned gift to ensure the school you cherish today will thrive for generations to come. It’s a way to leave a piece of your heart and your values for the future, ensuring your impact lasts long after you're gone.
By nurturing these three pillars, we're not just raising money; we're building a legacy of generosity that will sustain our community for a lifetime.
Regardless of how you choose to give, your generosity makes a tremendous impact on the life of the School. If you are interested in learning more about Capital and Endowment giving at Shorecrest, please contact Michael Gillis, Assistant Head of School for Advancement, at [email protected] or 727-456-7514.