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JUNE 2012
FASNY CONNECTIONS
VOLUME I ISSUE 1
ANNUAL GIVING
The 2011 – 2012 Fiscal Year marked
a first for FASNY in the Fundraising
arena. For the first time ever, FASNY
has – like most independent schools –
separated the Annual Fund from
events-driven fundraising, such as the
Gala.
Although FASNY still recognizes the
generosity of all its supporters –
whether financial or “sweat-equity”
and whether Annual Fund or eventsoriented,
the importance of a strong
Annual Fund has been underscored by
the establishment of multiple new
giving categories that recognize the
generosity of donors, exclusive of
events and other forms of giving.
“REACHING FOR THE STARS” AT FASNY’S 2012 GALA
A RECORD TURNOUT TRANSLATES TO NEARLY $500,000 FOR FASNY PROGRAM
ENRICHMENT AND SCHOLARSHIP
This year’s Gala was held on March 16 th at the Greentree Country Club in New Rochelle.
The hard work of FASNY’s Gala Committee and enthusiastic participation of 540 guests
and countless patrons and corporate supporters, all ensured that “Reaching for the Stars”
was a smash! Next year’s Gala will be held on Saturday, March 23 rd at the Rye Town
Hilton. Mark your calendars now, as -- beginning this coming September -- the Development
Office is standing by to assist Alumni and Alumni Parents in reserving and organizing Gala tables.
Click to reach Anne-Catherine Morange in Development: acmorange@fasny.org
Why Because Annual Funds exist at
every independent school in the
United States. They take the pressure
off tuition by providing amenities that
tuition alone could not cover – at
least not without large tuition
increases. The Annual Fund at
FASNY has paid for state-of-the-art
equipment in science labs, smartboards
in classrooms, playground
equipment, audio systems in the
theaters for performing arts programs,
athletic equipment and gas for buses
to athletic events and field trips,
financial aid for more than 60
families needing scholarships each
year, and much more!
Click to Learn More About
FASNY’s Annual Fund and How
You Can Make a Difference at a
Level That Makes Sense for You!
FASNY’S ANNUAL FUND FINISHES A RECORD YEAR
ACHIEVING RECORD PARTICIPATION RATES AS WELL AS DOLLARS RAISED
This year proved that, at FASNY, everybody gives! FASNY’s Annual Fund reached record
levels– despite having been formally “separated” from Gala giving. Indeed, in its first year
“standing alone,” this year’s campaign reached record levels of participation and total
dollars raised! Some preliminary highlights, as our fiscal year comes to a close, include:
over $600,000 raised, with 100% Trustee Participation; 91% Parent Participation;
Employee Participation at a new record; and unprecedented support from Alumni Parents;
Grandparents; Corporations and Foundations. Thank you for your support, which demonstrates
your faith in the mission and future of FASNY. Your loyalty supports the investment you have made
in the FASNY education and ensures we will continue to earn your respect for future generations.
We are here to help you address any special requests. Click to reach Claire LaBrunerie in
Development: clabrunerie@fasny.org
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