BUILDING BRIDGES: ANNUAL FUND
Q: WHAT IS THE ANNUAL FUND?
A: The Annual Fund is a tax-deductible opportunity for parents, alumni, grandparents, faculty, staff, and friends of Brainerd Baptist School to contribute to the ongoing academic success of our students. Your support helps ensure our teachers and students are equipped with the tools necessary to provide a solid foundation and achieve academic success. This fund is necessary to provide a level of excellence and innovation that continues to set us apart from other schools in our area. A donation to our Annual Fund, Building Bridges demonstrates your confidence in our priorities and commitment to providing abundant opportunities for our students to learn, grow and excel. Our Annual Fund, Building Bridges also supports:
Capital Improvements (including new carpet, ceilings, lights, paint, white boards, desks, etc.)
Technology (iPads, MacBooks, Elmos)
Financial Aid (Awards have increased by 500% over the last 4 years)
Continued Educational Opportunities for our Teachers
Q: WHY IS MY PARTICIPATION IMPORTANT?
A: Brainerd Baptist School needs every member of our community to make the school a priority for charitable giving by making a gift to the Annual Fund. Each year, 100% of our faculty and staff give and our average parent participation is between 70%-90%! When we approach foundations and corporations for grants, they look very closely at the percentage of parental and community support.
Q. WHY MUST FUNDS BE RAISED BEYOND TUITION?
A. Unrestricted gifts to the Annual Fund enable us to participate in new and exciting initiatives that best serve and benefit our students, faculty and staff. The Annual Fund has a positive and immediate impact on every aspect of Brainerd Baptist School from programs and technology enhancements for all students, to capital improvements, and financial aid opportunities.
Q. WHEN WILL I BE ASKED TO PARTICIPATE?
A. When you receive your contribution card, you may choose to pledge now and pay later. Pledges must be paid before the end of our fiscal year on July 31. You may pay by check, Visa, MasterCard or American Express.
Q: WILL EVEN A SMALL GIFT MAKE AN IMPACT?
A: Yes! Every gift (of ANY size) is important to Brainerd Baptist and to our students. Your contribution, at any level, demonstrates your belief in and support of the great work our teachers do each day.
Q:WHAT IS A MATCHING GIFT?
A: There are many companies in Chattanooga who will match your gift to Brainerd Baptist School. Some will double or even triple your gift! Ask your Human Resources department for a matching gift form and submit it along with your gift.
Q:WHAT IS A STOCK GIFT?
A. We welcome gifts of common stock, and stock can be donated at any time. With stock gifts, the donor receives the fair market value of appreciated securities at the time the gift is made, while avoiding capital gains tax in the appreciated value of the stock. It’s a WIN/WIN!
Thank you for supporting the mission and vision of Brainerd Baptist School.