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NDA Annual Appeal

The Annual Appeal is Notre Dame's yearly request for donations from all parents, alumni and friends. Notre Dame uses these donations to provide tuition grants, sponsor programs, update technology and maintain campus facilities. The Annual Fund goal is $115,000. Annual Appeal Donations can be directed to the President's Office. Company Matching Gift programs can double the size of one's tax-deductible donation.

Who gives to the Annual Appeal?

Parents: We invite parents to make an annual gift to NDA through a letter in the fall. Parents are asked to contribute as much of the difference between the tuition and actual educational cost as they can afford.

Grandparents: Many grandparents make charitable contributions in support of the general needs of Notre Dame. Grandparents can also make a tax-deductible gift applied to the tuition of their grandchildren at NDA.

Board Members: All members of the Board of Education contribute to the Annual Appeal.

Friends: Past parents and supporters of Catholic education make their gifts annually to the NDA Annual Appeal through special mailings in the fall and spring.

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Contact: Mary Valitchka
mvalitchka@notredameacademy.com (920) 429-6113
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Planned Giving

While planning must go into every gift to Notre Dame Academy, planned giving refers to a major gift made to the school through various financial instruments. A planned gift can be as simple as remembering NDA in your will. There are also trusts, gifts of life insurance, retirement plan assets, or property. Each method has specific advantages that are tailored to the donor's needs. A donor might structure a gift that would provide life income, avoid capital gains tax, and pass assets to family members substantially free of taxes.

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Contact: Robert Pauly, President
rpauly@notredameacademy.com (920) 429-6106
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Stock Transfers

Giving appreciated stock or bonds to Notre Dame Academy is usually more advantageous than giving cash. If you give appreciated securities held longer than one year, you can deduct their full fair market value, regardless of what you originally paid for them. Your total deduction is limited to 30% of your adjusted gross income in any year, but you can take any unused deduction over five succeeding tax years. And, you pay no capital gains tax on the donated securities! With these tax savings, the actual cost of your gift is less than if you made a cash gift

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Contact: Char Dunlap, President's Office
cdunlap@notredameacademy.com (920) 429-6110
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Tuition Grant Program

The diversity of Notre Dame Academy continues to grow as new tuition grants are established and awarded. It is Notre Dame's mission to maintain a school community composed of students from a wide range of cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. One-third of Notre Dame's students qualify for tuition grants.

The Tuition Grant Program at Notre Dame Academy relies upon endowed funds, annual scholarship gifts, the Catholic High School Foundation, the Notre Dame Academy Foundation and contributions from the Norbertines. Tuition at Notre Dame for the 2009-2010 academic year is $4,600. Over $510,000 in tuition grants have been awarded to 232 students.

How can I support the Tuition Grant Program?

We invite families or individuals to make a gift to assist qualifying students through the Tuition Grant Fund.

An Endowed Scholarship Fund can be established in tribute to an individual, family or former teacher. Endowed scholarships are set up in the Notre Dame Academy Foundation.

Technology in the Classroom

Teachers and the Director of Technology approved a model of a technology smart classroom. The Board of Education has passed a new Technology Plan for Notre Dame Academy. Among the technology additions planned for Notre Dame are 2-3 classroom upgrades each year. For approximately $5,000 per classroom, NDA teachers can enhance learning by utilizing additional teaching resources. To make a gift to this capital project, please contact the President's Office.

Bequests

Composing a will can be a life affirming process – a time to reflect on who is important to you and how you can continue to support them through your estate. During this process, you also have the opportunity to recognize members of your "extended family" – organizations that have made a difference in you or your loved ones' lives. Because of the positive difference Catholic education has made in the lives of many parents and alumni, NDA has become part of their extended family. Help to build a legacy of Catholic secondary education in your name.

Stadium Renovation Project - Fan Fund

A new concessions building with indoor bathrooms (no more porta-potty) is part of the new Stadium Fundraising Project. The project also includes replacement of the stadium playing field.

How can I support the project? Consider purchasing a stadium seat with your name on it! Center seats are $350 each, and side-section seats are $250 each. Gifts at other levels are also welcome. The fund goal for the total project is $1.4 million. To date, we've raised $1.3 million. We are seeking the remaining $100,000 so that we can complete this special project.

Triton Wall of Honor

Memorialize your support for NDA by having your name included on the Triton Wall of Honor. Tiles can be purchased for $1,000 each. Tiles are placed in a highly visible area – across from the main door of the Triton Center, and there is room for more!

NDA Hockey

The Notre Dame Academy boys' hockey program expanded to include a new junior varsity team. A Hockey Endowment has been established to assist with the costs of ice rental and travel. The Cornerstone Ice Center's new addition also includes a designated locker room for the Tritons. Gifts to the hockey endowment can be made through the President's Office at Notre Dame Academy.

Diversity Scholars Program

Notre Dame Academy is a believing, learning community where all are welcome. Tuition costs are a serious burden for many among the new diversity populations in our region. Notre Dame Academy is committed to growing the diversity of its student body from its current 8% to 10-15% in the next few years. Notre Dame Academy seeks additional funds to support programming and scholarships for new diversity students. An endowed scholarship program has been established. At present, the endowment total is $600,000, with a monetary goal of $1.2 million. The first 9 scholarships have been awarded from the Diversity Scholars Program.