Parent Giving

List of 4 items.

• Fundraising in partnership with the Advancement Office

  Association members are called upon to:
  

  • Set a standard for Parent Philanthropy by making an Emma Fund gift or commitment that is meaningful and significant for them. Doing so raises the bar for others and engenders confidence in asking other parents to give
  • Encourage and cultivate philanthropic participation of other parents
  • Advise, when requested, Emma Willard School Advancement on strategies around parent philanthropy, including giving, asking, joining, and serving
  • Thank families for their gift – this solidifies the personal relationship between the donor and Emma Willard School and helps encourage future philanthropy

• Admissions in partnership with the Admissions Office

  Parent volunteers are an important regional resource to families going through the independent school search and the admission process. Members will be asked to:
  

  • Outreach to new families entering or considering joining the Emma Willard School community
  • Attend events with prospective families, including participating in Best Fit Days on campus

• Parents' Social Network

  • Provide an opportunity for casual interaction amongst our parent community
  • Offer a place for new members of the parent community to learn about the parent experience at Emma Willard School
  • Help parents navigate the obstacles of being a high school parent

• Parents as Partners

  • Partner with the Director(s) of Practicum and Signature, Assistant Director of Student Life and Director of Service Learning on special projects and initiatives
  • Attend Spring Showcase (May) where student work and experiences will be highlighted