Here at Kentucky Country Day School (KCD), we believe that parental involvement in the life of the school is essential to every student’s achievement and to the school’s overall success. Our highly engaged parent body stands out above other schools in the area. We hope that you will take advantage of the opportunity to support the school, attend our wonderful events, and volunteer for different projects.

Independent schools such as KCD depend on the generous support of their constituents to provide the outstanding education each student deserves. There are several ways to contribute to KCD, but one of the most important ways that you can show support for KCD is by donating to the Annual Enrichment Fund (AEF). In 2005–2006, the AEF raised nearly $400,000! These funds allow us to invest in making KCD a top-tier college prep school.

KCDate, our annual dinner and auction, is a wonderful fund-raising event held each spring. The 2006 auction raised over $155,000 for KCD in just one night! The evening always provides a great opportunity to celebrate the friendships and community that make KCD such a special place.

We also encourage you to contact the Institutional Advancement Office (814-4339) to share your ideas on how to better the school. We can create customized restricted giving opportunities to support those special projects that mean the most to you.

The gift of time is another important contribution that you can make to KCD. Without the dedication and hard work of our many volunteers, KCD would simply not be the exceptional school it is today.
With your help, KCD will continue to provide an exceptional start to an extraordinary life for students today and in the future.

Frequently Asked Questions
What are some ways to contribute to KCD?
There are many ways to contribute to KCD, including a gift to the Annual Enrichment Fund (AEF), a gift restricted to a special purpose, or a gift to the school as part of your estate planning.

Why do I need to contribute to KCD if I am already paying tuition?
KCD is a nonprofit independent school, which means that we receive no funding from any government source. Tuition dollars provide our students with an outstanding academic environment and many extracurricular opportunities, but annual gifts create a margin of excellence at the school. Because of annual gifts to the school, we are able to provide our students with one of the finest all-around educational programs in the region.

For example, recent contributions to the AEF have allowed us to

• become a regional leader in integrating cutting-edge technology with the curriculum;
• make a substantial investment in professional development, allowing our students to benefit from the latest research and innovative teaching strategies;
• introduce our students to a number of dynamic, nationally-prominent speakers;
• expand the number of electives available to students and create a prestigious new honors program;
• make substantial additions to the lower school’s core curriculum by hiring teachers specializing in technology, foreign language, and the arts.

Finally, making a gift to KCD allows you to provide a direct benefit to your child while receiving a tax deduction for your charitable giving.

Why is every gift important?
A donation of any amount shows that you believe in the value of the education that KCD is providing to your child. Every gift counts. Those considering major gifts often use parent participation statistics when deciding whether or not to give money to KCD. A high level of parent participation shows that parents support the mission of the school.

How can I give to KCD?
There are a variety of ways to give. Cash or checks can be sent to the Institutional Advancement Office. We also offer online giving (see the link above) via Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and Diner’s Club. Gifts of stock and matching gifts are also accepted. Matching gifts are a great and easy way to double and sometimes triple your gift to the school. Look into your company policy to see if it provides this philanthropic service. Gifts to the AEF can be split and paid in monthly installments, but all pledges must be paid by the end of the fiscal year (June 30).

All gifts to KCD are tax deductible as allowed by law.

What is the difference between a capital campaign and the AEF?
A capital campaign is a periodic fund-raising effort dedicated to major projects such as new construction, renovation, and endowment. Gifts made to a capital campaign are typically paid out over several years.

The AEF is an annual fund raising effort that is launched each fall. The AEF supports annual operational and programming needs such as technology, professional development, additional equipment and faculty, and innovative programs. Gifts made to the AEF are paid in full during the fiscal year (July 1–June 30).

Will I be asked to give to the AEF and a capital campaign in the same year?
Yes. The AEF campaign takes place each school year, but capital campaigns take place as major strategic needs arise (for example, the construction of our new upper school in 2000). Capital campaigns usually entail larger pledges and therefore may be paid over several years.

If I have other questions about the AEF and would like the opportunity to help out, whom should I contact?
Volunteering for the AEF is an invaluable service that is greatly appreciated and always needed. Please contact Mandy Mulloy, director of annual giving, at (502) 814-4332 or mandy.mulloy@kcd.org.

How can I learn more about getting involved with the KCDate annual dinner and auction?
Please contact Kimberly Offut, director of special events, at (502) 814-3336 or kimberly.offut@kcd.org. To learn more about this event, visit the KCDate page of our Web site.

If I have questions about restricted giving, planned giving, or general development questions, whom should I contact?
Please contact Chris Brice, assistant head of school for development, at (502) 814-4339 or chris.brice@kcd.org.

I am an alumnus of KCD or one of its predecessor schools. How can I get in touch with my classmates?
KCD is passionate about keeping strong ties with the alumni community. Please contact Mollie Mulloy, director of alumni relations, at (502) 814-4343 or mollie.mulloy@kcd.org. To learn more about alumni events and happenings, visit the alumni section of our Web site.

Whom do I contact to learn more about other volunteering opportunities at KCD?
The Parent Association (PA) is a wonderful group of dedicated and passionate individuals who can always use help with various projects. Please contact Sharon Fallon, parent association chair, at (502) 893-5441 or parents@kcd.org. To learn about the impact our PA has on KCD, visit the Parent Association section of our Web site.

We hope that this Web page has provided useful information about the importance of giving at KCD—no matter what size the gift; no matter how much time is spent volunteering for the school.

Giving back to KCD is not only helping to provide your child with one of the finest educational programs in the region, but is also setting a wonderful example of philanthropy that will be passed on to your child.