The Inly Fund
Inly Fund FAQ
What is The Inly Fund?
Like most independent schools, tuition alone does not cover the full cost of educating students at Inly. Inly relies on The Inly Fund, our annual giving program, to help bridge the gap between tuition income and operating expenses. Gifts to The Inly Fund are used to bolster our programs during the current school year.
How will my gift make a difference?
Gifts to The Inly Fund help to purchase classroom materials, sponsor guest speakers, provide science & computer equipment, support professional development for teachers, maintain our campus, ensure financial aid opportunities, and create new enrichment activities and much more.
Why is my participation important?
Each gift adds up! Our goal is 100% participation in this community wide effort. Gifts of all sizes make a tremendous impact on our school community. Potential funders such as corporations and foundations will only fund schools that can demonstrate a wide base of support by their own school community. Your participation is a vote of confidence in Inly.
How do I make my pledge or gift?
Each gift adds up! Our goal is 100% participation in this community wide effort. Gifts of all sizes make a tremendous impact on our school community. Potential funders such as corporations and foundations will only fund schools that can demonstrate a wide base of support by their own school community. Your participation is a vote of confidence in Inly.
How much should I give?
Given the importance of The Inly Fund to the quality and strength of Inly, we ask that you give as generously as you can. Gifts to the Fund range from $10 to more than $15,000. The school community is grateful for every contribution, as each gift is critical to the success of The Inly Fund. Whatever the size of your gift, we encourage you to make Inly one of your top philanthropic priorities.
What is this year's Inly Fund goal?
The goal for the 2011-12 school year is $200,000.
Can I pledge now and pay later?
Yes! The school's fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30. Pledges can be paid at any time prior to the end of the fund year and may be paid in installments.
How does Inly conduct solicitations?
The advancement office sends out several appeals each school year. These appeals are followed up by phone by volunteer and staff callers. Consider making your gift or pledge early in the year to save the school postage and telephone costs. All gifts and pledges are due by June 30, the end of the fiscal year. Your support will be recognized in the Annual Report of Donors published in the fall.
What do I do if I need more information?
Contact Marie Vanpatten, Director of Annual Giving. You can reach her at 781-545-5544 ext. 119 or mvanpatten@inlyschool.org. She is happy to answer your questions in detail.
- Progress to Date
Inly Fund 2012-2013
Goal Amt: $200,000.00
Current Amt: $159,394
Participation Goal (%): 100%
Participation Current (%): 42%
Participation Last Year (%): 70%
As of Date: 1/9/2013
Start Date: 7/1/2012
End Date: 6/30/2013
The Inly Fund, our annual giving program, touches all aspects of our school.
Faculty and Academics
Your gift supports instructional programming, teacher salaries, professional development opportunities, enabling faculty members to grow and share professionally, and curriculum development.
Library and Technology
Your gift supports library books and supplies and updated computer hardware and software so that our students have leading edge learning tools.
Arts
Your gift helps provide materials for performing and visual arts including sets, costumes, scores for musicals and plays, piano tuning, and classroom art supplies.
Physical Education
Your gift supports sports uniforms and equipment for athletics and physical education.
Experiential Programs
Your gift supports our hallmark experiential learning curriculum, helping our students to reach beyond our walls to discover the world around them: Hull Lifesaving Museum Rowing, Nature’s Classroom, Heifer International’s Overlook Farm, NASA Space Camp, and Ocean Classroom.
Area of Greatest Need
Your gift provides the flexibility for Inly to allocate funds for immediate needs and priorities.