FUNDRAISING AT ST. MARK SCHOOL
A guide for new and returning families
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Annual Fund is conducted
through the Development Office. The Annual Fund Drive is a direct appeal for
donations by mail and by phone.
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learn more about Annual Fund
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Parent opportunities: include
helping with bulk mailing; setting up, attending or serving the kick-off
dinner; phoning for pledges; writing thank you notes; making a pledge at
registration.
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The monies bridge the gap
between the cost of tuition and the actual cost of educating our children.
Donations are all tax-deductible.
Auction is a gala dinner/auction with 250 guests held here at St.
Mark School. A wonderful social event and proven fundraiser, it has grown from a
net gain of $35,000 in the first year to an all time high of $80,000. A Family
Night was added 7 years ago. The 2009 Auction brought in over $70,000 for
the school budget and $19,000 for new desks for our classrooms. This year's auction
theme is Don't Stop Believing - PROM
2010.
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Parent opportunities: include
procuring items for the auction; creating classroom projects, decorating,
setting up, attending or serving at the dinner and at Family Night; writing
thank you notes.
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The monies go toward the
operation of St. Mark School and toward a special Funded Item which is
determined each year.
Scrip Sales are conducted through the Scrip
coordinator.
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Held all year long.
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Parent opportunities: include
buying and selling Scrip to family, friends and parishioners.
Click Here to learn more about Scrip
Magazine Sale is conducted through the Parents’
Club. Revenues average $8,500.
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Starts in fall and continues year round
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Parent opportunities: include
selling or renewing magazine subscriptions with friends and family; counting
monies and recording orders.
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Online sale only - visit www.qsp.com and
register your student - use St. Mark's code 425008394 to ensure your
purchase counts towards the school!
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For every 2 subscriptions, your student earns a live chick to be sent to
Kenya!