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KCD One Fund

You spoke. We listened.

In response to requests from parents and alumni to streamline our fundraising processes, we have created One Fund, which allows you to make one gift, once a year and allows you to designate how those funds are spent. One Fund provides support to every facet of KCD: academics, athletics, the arts, operations and more.

How does it work?

For instance, if you typically make multiple tax-deductible gifts to KCD in a fiscal year totaling $250, you can now write one check and allocate your dollars for various purposes (i.e., $100 to the Annual Fund, $50 to the Athletics Booster Club, $50 to the Fine Arts Guild, and $50 to the Parents Association). Giving through this method will enable donors to receive the same recognition as in past years.

The Fine Arts Guild, Athletics Booster Club, and Parent Association will still function as they have in the past. These groups provide a well-rounded experience for all of our students, and without your continued support, KCD would not have the arts and athletic facilities and equipment that we enjoy. 

Why One Fund?

One Fund allows us to reduce multiple solicitations for multiple purposes and creates a more “donor friendly” process. An added benefit of this approach is that it will save money by reducing mailings, printing, and postage costs for KCD.

You still have the option of giving for one purpose only, if that is your preference. Additionally, you may also keep the option of indicating that you’d like your gift to be designated for another purpose entirely (an endowed chair, for example).

Thank you for recognizing the need for your involvement in our children’s academic community and remember— all gifts to KCD are 100% tax deductible.

Your Support Can be Allocated for the Following Purposes

Annual Fund

It takes approximately $1.5 million more (almost $1,500 per student) to operate KCD than the revenues generated by tuition. Unrestricted gifts support everything from teachers’ salaries to much needed improvements and upgrades such as the recent acquisition of the Rosetta Stone software. Contact Jamey Elliott, VP of Development, at jamey.elliott@kcd.org or 502-814-4339 for more information on the Annual Fund.

  • Leadership Council—$10,000 or more
  • Chairman’s Circle—$5,000 to $9,999
  • Head of School’s Circle—$2,500 to $4,999
  • Bearcat Club—$1,000 to $2,499
  • Blue & Gold Club—$250 to $999
  • Friends of KCD —up to $249

Athletics Booster Club

The Athletics Booster Club works with the director of athletics to build our athletic program. Expenditures are approved by the Booster Club board of directors, which is composed of KCD parents. For a listing of improvements resulting from the support of the Booster Club as well as information about giving levels please visit kcd.org/content/support-kcd/booster-club. Contact Chris Brice, VP of the Booster Club, at chris.brice@insightbb.com or 502-693-7945 for additional information.

  • Coaches Gold Club—$250
  • Blue & Gold Century Club—$100
  • Bearcat Club—$50

Fine Arts Guild

The Fine Arts Guild board of directors works with the chair of the fine arts department to improve our fine arts program. Expenditures are approved by the Guild board of directors which is composed of KCD parents. For a listing of improvements resulting from the support of the Arts Guild please visit kcd.org/content/support-kcd/fine-arts-guild or contact Marcia James, president of the Guild, at marciagj@aol.com or 502-648-4164.

  • Star—$1,000  
  • Conductor—$500
  • Performer—$250
  • Patron—$100
  • Benefactor—$25

Parent Association

The mission of the Parent Association is to provide KCD parents with an accessible and actionable voice that improves our community. The board of directors works with the administration to identify areas where the PA can provide assistance. The PA annually brings a national speaker to campus to address issues in parenting in addition to planning popular events such as Bearcat Festival and Exploremore. For more information about the PA, please visit kcd.org/category/school-news/parent-association-news.

Other Ways To Give To KCD

For information about additional giving options or planned giving please contact Jamey Elliott, VP of Development, at jamey.elliott@kcd.org or 502-814-4339.