Giving FAQs | Holton-Arms Donations & Philanthropy Info
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Giving FAQs | Holton-Arms Donations & Philanthropy Info
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Holton need to raise money?
How do I decide which initiative to support?
What is the difference between Holton Fund and capital/endowment gifts?
Why is it important to make an early gift to The Holton Fund?
Who is asked for a gift to The Holton Fund?
How much does Holton expect me to give?
What is considered a leadership gift?
How are donors recognized?
Since the School’s founding in 1901, Holton-Arms remains a leader in girls education where young women of diverse backgrounds can take risks, learn from mistakes, pursue opportunities for leadership, and build lifelong friendships. With these skills, Holton graduates will make a difference in a complex and changing world. This educational environment is sustained each year because of our community’s philanthropic support above and beyond the cost of tuition.
Because of the generosity of our community, Holton is able to make choices rather than compromises. Gifts to initiatives like The Holton Fund are essential to Holton’s annual operating budget. These donations help Holton attract and retain the best faculty, develop cutting-edge programs, defray tuition costs for students who would not otherwise be able to attend, and so much more.
Between The Holton Fund, the School’s endowment, Fund-A-Dream, the Senior Parent Gift, and other special initiatives, there are many ways to give back to Holton. The Holton Fund is the School’s primary fundraising effort and we ask each member of the community to participate. If, in addition to The Holton Fund, you would like to support one of our other fundraising initiatives, we encourage you to choose what interests you the most and what you feel will have the most meaningful impact for your family.
Gifts to The Holton Fund are given annually and support daily operation: every student, every teacher, every day. They make an immediate impact. Gifts to capital projects and the endowment may be paid over three to five years—and fund long-term projects to ensure the future of the School.
Gifts to The Holton Fund support operations in the current school year. Donations made earlier in the school year will therefore have the greatest impact on our students' 2025-2026 experience.
Everyone in the Holton community – trustees, alumnae, current families, faculty, staff, parents of our graduates, and grandparents – is asked to make a donation to The Holton Fund each year.
Gifts of any size support the current school year and make a meaningful difference. Each donor should determine the appropriate amount, but we ask that you be as generous as possible. The larger your gift, the larger the impact it will make on our students' collective experience each year.
Holton Fund gifts of $2,500 (Holton's founding year) or more are considered leadership gifts. These donors become members of one of the following leadership groups within our 1901 Founders Circle:
The 1901 Founders Circle
Head's Circle
$25,000 and above
Bridge Builders
$10,000 to $24,999
Della Robbia Circle
$5,000 to $9,999
Granger House Circle
$2,500 to $4,999
All donors are recognized annually in our
Report on Giving
. Additionally, members of the 1901 Founders Circle and donors who have cumulatively given $2,500 or more to the School (excluding auction purchases) are invited to the Philanthropic Leadership Reception with the Head of School and trustees in the fall of the following year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Holton need to raise money?
How do I decide which initiative to support?
What is the difference between Holton Fund and capital/endowment gifts?
Why is it important to make an early gift to The Holton Fund?
Who is asked for a gift to The Holton Fund?
How much does Holton expect me to give?
What is considered a leadership gift?
How are donors recognized?
Since the School’s founding in 1901, Holton-Arms remains a leader in girls education where young women of diverse backgrounds can take risks, learn from mistakes, pursue opportunities for leadership, and build lifelong friendships. With these skills, Holton graduates will make a difference in a complex and changing world. This educational environment is sustained each year because of our community’s philanthropic support above and beyond the cost of tuition.
Because of the generosity of our community, Holton is able to make choices rather than compromises. Gifts to initiatives like The Holton Fund are essential to Holton’s annual operating budget. These donations help Holton attract and retain the best faculty, develop cutting-edge programs, defray tuition costs for students who would not otherwise be able to attend, and so much more.
Between The Holton Fund, the School’s endowment, Fund-A-Dream, the Senior Parent Gift, and other special initiatives, there are many ways to give back to Holton. The Holton Fund is the School’s primary fundraising effort and we ask each member of the community to participate. If, in addition to The Holton Fund, you would like to support one of our other fundraising initiatives, we encourage you to choose what interests you the most and what you feel will have the most meaningful impact for your family.
Gifts to The Holton Fund are given annually and support daily operation: every student, every teacher, every day. They make an immediate impact. Gifts to capital projects and the endowment may be paid over three to five years—and fund long-term projects to ensure the future of the School.
Gifts to The Holton Fund support operations in the current school year. Donations made earlier in the school year will therefore have the greatest impact on our students' 2025-2026 experience.
Everyone in the Holton community – trustees, alumnae, current families, faculty, staff, parents of our graduates, and grandparents – is asked to make a donation to The Holton Fund each year.
Gifts of any size support the current school year and make a meaningful difference. Each donor should determine the appropriate amount, but we ask that you be as generous as possible. The larger your gift, the larger the impact it will make on our students' collective experience each year.
Holton Fund gifts of $2,500 (Holton's founding year) or more are considered leadership gifts. These donors become members of one of the following leadership groups within our 1901 Founders Circle:
The 1901 Founders Circle
Head's Circle
$25,000 and above
Bridge Builders
$10,000 to $24,999
Della Robbia Circle
$5,000 to $9,999
Granger House Circle
$2,500 to $4,999
All donors are recognized annually in our
Report on Giving
. Additionally, members of the 1901 Founders Circle and donors who have cumulatively given $2,500 or more to the School (excluding auction purchases) are invited to the Philanthropic Leadership Reception with the Head of School and trustees in the fall of the following year.
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