Annual Fund
Creating a sense of belonging and the Annual Fund—here at SSFS, they go hand in hand.
Stewardship and Community—two of our Quaker SPICES (Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality, and Stewardship)—are essential ingredients in our efforts to nurture a sense of belonging, which you’ve probably noticed is a big deal for us here at Sandy Spring Friends School. Only when students truly feel they belong can they experience change and transformation at SSFS.
How can you embrace Stewardship and Community?
Meet the Annual Fund.
Each year, the Annual Fund goal reflects the gap between tuition and the actual cost of educating each student. As a community, we give to close this gap. Here’s what happens when we do:
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We fund programs and initiatives that empower our students to reach their greatest potential, to let their lives speak.
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We invest in the future of the School while helping to maintain affordable tuition.
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We give as generously as possible in order to support the families who are not able to contribute to the extent that they would like.
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We demonstrate how much we value an SSFS education, and we demonstrate our commitment to the future of the school.
While we encourage each current family to give as generously as possible, some families are not able to give at our goal level for the year. That’s where our alumni, alumni families, and other generous donors come in.
Every year, we aim for 100% parent participation. Each and every gift—regardless of its size—helps create momentum, provides a tangible demonstration of support for the School’s mission and the Quaker SPICE of Stewardship, and helps us reach our collective goal.
Contact us to learn how you can be a part of creating spaces of belonging, opportunity, and transformation at SSFS.
Adrienne Chisolm
Interim Director of Advancement
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301-774-7455 x157
Annual Fund Giving Circles
Founder's Circle: $10,000
Head's Circle: $5,000
Circle of Friends: $2,500
Meeting Circle: $1,000
Green & Gold Circle: $500
Community Circle: ≤ $499