Ways of Giving

The impact of gifts at Greenwood is reflected in the happy smiles, stories and success of our students. Give the gift of knowledge and opportunity, as others have since 2002.

Greenwood is so grateful to its donor community of parents/guardians, alumni, staff, grandfriends and others who support the school. As an independent school and registered charity, Greenwood relies on philanthropic donations as an important source of financial support to enable our students to venture further together.

There are many ways for you to make your gift to Greenwood. THANK YOU!

Leaving Class Gifts 

Our Greenwood Circle recognizes the support of our leadership annual donors. With a leadership annual gift of $2,000 and more, you will be recognized as a member of the Greenwood Circle in our fiscal year (July 1 to June 30). We are so grateful for our annual leadership donors whose support enables the school to do more each year.

 

NEW!! We are excited to be launching new recognition this year for our loyal donors (Loyalty Circle) and our alumni and staff donors (Grizzly Circle).

Donations help the school to accomplish its mission and deliver on the strategic priorities for our students, and the impact is significant.
 

Most annual donors at Greenwood support The Greenwood Fund, our highest priorities fund, which enables our Principal to fund innovations and projects not covered by the operating budget and importantly, to support emerging projects that may arise through the year. Here are just a few examples of what past donations to The Greenwood Fund have enabled:

 

Major gifts are often directed to special capital projects or create endowment funds, are often pledged over multiple years, and always significantly advance our strategic priorities. Gifts of $50,000 and above are considered major gifts. We are currently raising capital support for our new Greenspace, and endowments for financial assistance, professional development, leadership and teaching excellence, and program sustainability. .

 

We are inspired by the generosity of our major donors and are delighted to recognize their support in various places throughout the school and on our Wernham-West Wall.

To learn more about our current funding and naming opportunities, please contact Robin Fowler, Executive Director, Advancement & Community Engagement.

 

A planned or legacy gift at Greenwood is a donation to Greenwood College School Foundation, arranged in the present to be made available for use in the future. Legacy gifts normally pass through your estate, and can help offset taxes.

 

All legacy gifts honour individual and family memories and connections and live on in perpetuity. All legacy gifts will be retained within the Greenwood College School Foundation and, unless otherwise specified, will be added to the school’s endowment, with your philanthropic wishes and capital preservation as first priorities.

With the help of a lawyer and/or estate planner, you can easily add a bequest to your existing will. You can choose to give a specific dollar amount, or a percentage of your estate. If you're not sure of your future circumstances, you can set up a contingency bequest, thereby ensuring that your spouse and/or family are provided for first. If you don't have a will, you may want to consider establishing one. 

Donors who choose to include Greenwood in their estate plans will be recognized with membership in the Forever Green Circle. We are delighted to know of your intentions as early as you make them so that we can honour, recognize and celebrate your wonderful future support now.

 

 

Some class funds support Outdoor Education experiences for our students, and others support the Student Success Centre and the Greenwood Centre for Teaching and Learning. Many class funds support financial assistance at Greenwood, ensuring access for others to the incredible education Greenwood students receive at the school. 

These endowed funds for financial assistance will collectively enhance access to the Greenwood experience for future students and reflect on the success of all Greenwood graduates. It is a special way for all of us to support ongoing student success through Greenwood’s financial assistance initiatives.

 

As our endowments grow from support now and over the years, it will continue to have an impact - one that your family and ours can feel proud of.

An endowment is a gift in perpetuity - a gift that lasts and grows - forever.

An endowment is a fund that holds investments as a source of income - forever. 

Greenwood’s endowment supports many areas in the School - forever. 

The school’s endowment funds are overseen and managed by the Greenwood College School Foundation, with the goal to ensure the sustainability of the school for the long-term. Only the interest is spent each year from endowments, with the capital protected to continue growing.

 

Greenwood’s annual 5-, 10-, 15-Year Alumni Reunion is a time for peers to reconnect and celebrate a milestone. Many alumni choose to honour special reunion years by making a donation to their Class Fund. Class funds are managed by the Greenwood College School Foundation and contribute to supporting a variety of areas including: student financial assistance, Student Success Centre (SSC), experiential learning programs, and Greenwood Centre for Teaching and Learning. 

 

Alumni gifts to Greenwood help ensure the excellence you experienced as a student continues into the future. Alumni support truly does make a difference!

 

When you were a student, many alumni and families supported your experience. Please consider carrying on this important giving tradition. 

 

NEW this year is our Grizzly Circle, recognizing our alumni and staff donors who make leadership annual gifts of $250 and more in our fiscal year (July 1 to June 30). THANK YOU for your support!