Annual Appeal Request to Families and Friends
November 1, 2011
Dear Friend of Oakland Steiner School,
Fill their hands, open their hearts and enrich their minds.
The sentence above says a lot and describes what Waldorf education is all about. At Oakland Steiner, all of the children are nurtured and guided with love and respect, allowing them to develop trusting relationships with fellow students and teachers. I am grateful that my family found Oakland Steiner so that my children can experience the richness of the Waldorf curriculum and can grow up in a warm and giving community where so many individuals contribute to the life of the school.
As a gesture of gratitude, I ask you to join me in giving a gift to the 2011-2012 Annual Appeal Campaign. When you make a donation to the Campaign, we come together as a community to help our children. Our participation in the campaign demonstrates to potential investors and philanthropists that we are a supportive school community, and that the Oakland Steiner School deserves support from the greater community. Each year we continue to strive for 100% participation from our parents, faculty and Board and a significant number of gifts from grandparents, neighbors, alumni families, and friends. All donations – regardless of the amount – are truly needed to meet our school’s operating expenses not covered by tuition and will be received with heartfelt gratitude. I also understand that not everyone may be able to afford a monetary donation; a gift of your time or talent would also be very much appreciated.
If you are able to send your donation by December 31, 2011, your gift will be tax deductible for 2011, but the campaign will run until the end of June 2012, and gifts will be gladly accepted until then. The enclosed donation/pledge card and return envelope are enclosed for your convenience.
I would also ask you to consider planned giving or opportunities to use company-matched donations if your employer supports those programs. For more information about these options, please contact our Outreach and Development Coordinator, Mary Chris Foxworthy.
With all that is going on in the world today, the Oakland Steiner community strives to be a safe, protective environment for children. I thank you in advance for supporting our school and the 2011-2012 Annual Appeal Campaign.
Fill their hands, open their hearts and enrich their minds.
Best Wishes,
Aaron Rajda
President, Board of Trustees
