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Why give to the Annual Fund?

The Annual Fund of Notre Dame Academy is the largest fundraising initiative conducted each year. Monies raised through the Annual Fund have a direct impact on the daily lives of our students. Its continued growth is vital to sustaining the high quality academic, athletic and artistic programs to which NDA students and families have become accustomed.

Gifts to Notre Dame Academy's Annual Fund are used for instructional activities and special programs, maintenance of the Academy's buildings and grounds, financial aid, and faculty salaries. We at Notre Dame Academy appreciate your consideration and thank you in advance for your support.

Such generosity is part of the Academy tradition. Notre Dame Academy boasts more than 3300 graduates who have been well prepared for college and for life. The gifts of our benefactors have made all this possible.

The Annual Fund is vitally important, as tuition alone is not enough to cover all The academy’s costs of educating students. Every student and teacher in the Notre Dame community is touched by the Annual Fund.

Knollwood Society Gift Clubs

Notre Dame Academy is grateful to those donors whose support entitles them to membership in the Knollwood Society. Membership is determined by the total annual gift amount received from a donor during the fiscal year, which runs from July 1st through June 30th.

Founder Division - $5000 or more:

The Founder Division honors the dedication and spirit of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, teaching students to accept responsibility for their academic lives, spiritual well being and role as Christian women.

Academy Division - $1000 or more:

 The Academy Division honors the dedicated women and men whose vision brought the Academy to Worcester, the Most Reverend John J. Wright, first Bishop of Worcester, the Sisters of Notre Dame and the parents and alumnae who have supported the academy for over half a century.

Principal Division: - $500 or more:

 The Principal Division honors the dedication and leadership of our principals, Sr. Marion Cecelia, Sister Marguerite Louse, Sr. Angela Elizabeth Kennan, Sr. Mary Cullen, Sister Sr. Justina Daley, and Sr. Ann Morrison. It is because of their commitment to our tradition and their vision for tomorrow that Notre Dame Academy students are free to soar.

Knollwood Associates - $250 - $499

 Knollwood Associates honors fifty years of history and tradition in our community.

Five-Year Club

Alumnae in the graduating classes of the five previous years are eligible for associate membership with a gift of $25 or more. 

The St. Julie Circle

The St. Julie Circle honors NDA alumnae who have generously supported the Annual Fund for 8 or more consecutive years.

 

The Annual Fund closes on June 30th.

Make A Gift

Check
Send a check payable to Notre Dame Academy, 425 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609. Click here for the donation form

Credit Card
Fill out our Online Giving form, or call (508-757-6200) or write with your credit card number (Mastercard or Visa). Click here for the donation form

Stock
For increased tax benefits, give a gift of appreciated stock. For transfer instructions call the alumni office at 508-757-6200.

Matching gift
Matching gift programs are corporate-sponsored employee benefits designed to encourage philanthropic support of secondary education. Simply pick up a matching gift form at your company's Human Resources office, complete the form and mail it along with your contribution to Notre Dame Academy, 425 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609. If you are unsure about whether you are eligible to have your gift matched, search our "Matching Gift Online Company Search" to see if your employer will match your generosity.

Planned Gifts

Planned giving benefits both the donor and recipient. Philanthropic giving requires a good design to achieve the desired result.

Because tax laws encourage charitable giving by providing substantial deductions, the way you design your gift will help determine its benefits to Notre Dame Academy and you.

Planned gifts can be made in three ways: outright gifts, gifts which provide a life income, and gifts through a will or bequest. Described below are some of the common options for those gifts, with a brief description of possible tax advantages. Contact Nicki Lazaros, Director Development, at development@nda-worc.org, who can give you some suggestions tailored to your situation, and of course, also talk to your own legal advisor.

An outright gift of cash is the simplest form of giving and the method chosen by most people who donate to the Academy. A gift of cash is not subject to gift or estate taxes, and is deductible for income tax purposes to the extent of 50% of your adjusted gross income. Amounts exceeding this limit can be carried forward for tax purposes for five years.

By naming Notre Dame Academy owner and beneficiary of a new or paid life insurance policy, you receive a tax deduction for up to the face value of the policy.

Other assets can be donated as well, including securities, real estate, closely held stock, life insurance policies, and tangible personal property such as books, artwork and stamp collections. These gifts provide a charitable tax deduction equal to the asset’s fair market value of up to 30% of adjusted gross income with a five-year carry forward.

Gifts of appreciated assets — such as common stocks, bonds, or real estate — provide you with an income tax deduction of the fair market value of the gift while avoiding capital gains taxes and gift/estate taxes. You may donate real estate and maintain life use of the property.

Shares of stock in a closely held corporation can be contributed and subsequently redeemed in cash by the corporation, generating substantial tax benefits.

Trustee Holiday Gathering:
Each year the Notre Dame Academy Board of Trustees holds a holiday event to thank our donors. Community members who are at a Knollwood Associates giving level or above are invited to attend this exciting event.

 

    Development

       Expansion Project/
          The Future Fund

       Make A Gift

       Online Giving

       Mail in your donation

       Matching Gifts

       Planned Gifts

       Knollwood Awards

           Alumna Nomination
                 Form

           Community Nomination
                 Form

       Trustee Holiday
           Gathering

Notre Dame Academy
425 Salisbury Street, Worcester MA 01609
Phone: 508-757-6200/ FAX: 508-757-1888