Dear friend,
Support from PA families in the first half of this school year has been fantastic. On behalf of the Parent Development team, we’d like to share a snapshot of the progress Andover families are making through their generosity every day.
The Parent Fund serves as an immediate means of impact and is a vital component of the overall Andover Fund—an intentional, core priority of the Academy’s Knowledge & Goodness campaign. Gifts from parents and guardians, grandparents, and alumni are directed in full to support the entire PA community and every aspect of the student experience, including financial aid, teaching endeavors, health and wellness initiatives, outreach programs, and much more.
Some families may choose to support other key campaign initiatives—leading areas this year are scholarships and our planned music building.
This update to all current parents focuses on our collective efforts for the Parent Fund, as together we strive for the strongest year possible. Thank you to the many who have already contributed at the midpoint in our fiscal year!
Parent Participation
► Aspiration: 100%
► Progress: 39%
Parent Fund Highlights
► Parent support at midyear: 72% of $3.5 million goal
► Progress: $2.5 million (cash and pledges)
► Parent and grandparent support comprises 38% of the Andover Fund to date
We appreciate every parent donor!
Parent Inspiration
► 456 current parents have made a gift to Andover this year
► 497 parents of alumni and PA grandparents have donated to assist today’s students
► 78% of Parent Fund dollars were designated “unrestricted” and will be applied where most needed
A broad base of families is making a meaningful difference in so many ways. Gifts of every size are truly appreciated and reflect the remarkable power of the non sibi spirit. Andover could not be what it is today without you.
PA Giving Day
Our annual PA Giving Day will take place early this spring, inviting Andover’s global community of alumni and families to participate. Expect details later in February. (Those who have already donated may choose to opt out.)
Contact Us
We sincerely welcome your interest, ideas, and insights. If you have questions about this information or would like to make a gift, please reach out.
With our best wishes,
Rebecca Brewster, Parent Development Director, rbrewster@andover.edu, 978-749-4286
Katherine Solimini, Associate Director, ksolimini@andover.edu, 978-749-4583
Elisabeth Munro, Assistant Director, emunro@andover.edu, 978-749-4303