i am a steward. are you?

The Steward School

you are invited to be a steward.

It’s difficult to imagine what The Steward School would look like without the generous contributions that many have made throughout the years. Since 1972, The Steward School has focused on providing our students with a personalized educational experience, combining academics, arts, and athletics. Today, our students have access to a vast array of resources, top-notch facilities, and exceptional faculty. Take a closer look and you will see that the Annual Fund is a vital component in maintaining the level of excellence we have come to expect at Steward. Annual Fund gifts support the people and programs that make Steward so special. From the talented teachers to the small classes, to the arts and athletics, the Annual Fund touches every aspect of school life.

At Steward, we want to be good Stewards of our resources. One of the ways you can BE A STEWARD is by making a gift to the Annual Fund. Current parents, grandparents, alumni, alumni parents, faculty and staff, and friends are all vital to the success of each Annual Fund.

WE ASk ThAT yOu jOIn uS In BEING A STEWARD!

Grandparents have a signifi cant opportunity to sustain educational excellence for their grandchildren. By making Steward a philanthropic priority, your gift will bring life-long benefi ts to your family.

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“I trust, as a grandparent, you are as proud of your grandchild as I am of Connor.

He is thriving! The Steward School is energized by a highly talented team of

farsighted leaders, who are redefi ning best educational practices. The result? The

Steward School educates its students to be caring individuals in an environment

fi lled with intellectual inspiration and unwavering support as they discover who they

are—so they can succeed in college and life. For that reason, I AM A STEWARD.

—WALLY o’BRIen, GRAndPARenT To ConnoR, CLASS oF 2018

There is no better way to show your support of and pride in your alma mater than by giving to the Annual Fund. Whether you are in college or graduated many years ago, your fi nancial contribution, makes a real difference to The Steward School.

I contribute to the Annual Fund because my time at Steward has impacted me

long after graduation. Giving back is a perfect way to show my gratitude to every-

one who was committed to helping me when I was a student. I am grateful for the

friendships, education, and opportunities I experienced at Steward, and I contribute

to keep the spirit of the school alive. A gift to Steward, no matter how big or small,

will benefi t our students and our community as a whole. I AM A STEWARD.

—BeTh FARMeR ’09, AdMISSIonS ASSoCIATe ”

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As faculty and staff of The Steward School, you are essential members of our community. Our faculty and staff members believe Steward is more than just a place of work; it is an extended family. It sends a positive statement to our entire community when our faculty and staff support the Annual Fund.

It is our mission to see all students as individuals and to encourage them to

discover their true passions—the things that make them the best they can be.

You never know whose life you’re impacting, ‘that one individual.’ When we support

the School and each other, we make the School better, we make each other better.

I know The Steward School has changed my life for the better, and I know that

together we change and impact the lives of all of our students. When we donate

to the Annual Fund, we quantify to the rest of the world that we “buy” into our

mission, and as teachers and parents we must always lead by example!

— CoRBIn oRGAIn ’96, MoTheR To Ann dARnLeY ’25 And GATeS ’24 And MIddLe SChooL MATheMATICS TeACheR

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As one of Steward’s most enthusiastic and vested group of supporters, parents have the opportunity to ensure their children receive the best education possible with a gift to the Annual Fund.

I fi rst walked on the Steward campus as a kindergarten student and have been

involved with the School in some capacity ever since, fi rst as a student, then as

an alumnus and now as a parent and member of the Board of Trustees. These

experiences helped shape me into the man I am today. They also taught me the

importance of being a responsible citizen and giving back to my community. I realize

that my successes would not be possible without the commitment and generosity

of others before me, so I AM A STEWARD of my alma mater so that others,

including my children, can have similar experiences now and in the future.

—FAISAL QuReShI ’92, FATheR To ZAK ’24 And SAARA ’21 And TRuSTee ”

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Even though your son or daughter has already graduated, Steward still needs your support. A fi nancial gift is a way to say thank you to The Steward School for having provided your child with a great education and the stepping stones needed for future success.

Steward was a challenging and supportive environment for my daughters as they

grew up. I knew that it was one of the best things that I could do as a parent to

have them at Steward. Even though my children have graduated, I continue to

support Steward because I believe in its future and want my grandchildren to have

a Steward education. I AM A STEWARD.

— MARY GReenLee, MoTheR To SARAh ’06 And AnnA ’08 And uPPeR SChooL BIoLoGY TeACheR

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For more information on the Annual Fund, please contact the Development Offi ce at (804) 565-2306. We would be happy to discuss how you, too, can BE A STEWARD!

WWW.STEWARDSCHOOL.ORG/GIVE

Annual Fund Guide to Giving

how do I contribute?you may act now by sending in your check, credit card information, or your pledge by using the enclosed response envelope. you may also make your gift online by visiting www.stewardschool.org/give or by calling (804) 565-2331.

Where does my money go?your gift goes to our students. Last year’s gifts helped support faculty and staff professional development, 6 new SMART Boards, additional Ipads for our students and faculty, 31 LED theatre lights and a lighting console in the Robins Theatre. Of course, the list goes on.

What is the value of a leadership gift?Members of the Founders Society are distinguished by their unrestricted gift(s) of $1,000 or more to the Annual Fund. The Founders Society is a group of individuals, families, and friends who have expressed an interest in making The Steward School a priority in their annual giving. This society is the group that sets the pace and continues the legacy of the School for generations to come.

how can I find out if my business will match my gift?Please contact your human Resources Department, or you may visit our online search tool at www.stewardschool.org (Support Steward>Matching Gifts). Thank you in advance for taking this extra step to double the value of your gift!

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The Steward School Annual Fund

“It’s for Steward students”Campaign year runs July 1 - May 31 annually

Founders Society

Helen Dixon Circle $10,000 and above

Headmaster’s Circle $5,000 to $9,999

Steward Society $2,500 to $4,999

1972 Society $1,972 to $2,499

Spartan Society $1,000 to $1,971

Corinthian Club $500 to $999

Gold Club $250 to $499

Blue Club $100 to $249

Patron up to $99

Restricted gift to be used for:

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Steward is in my estate plan.

o I would like to know more about Steward’s Planned Giving program.

Please use this space for updating personal information, gift details, or alumni

class notes: ________________________________________________________

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I invite you to BE A STEWARD by joining

me in making a gift to the Annual Fund.

This is a personal and tangible way to show

your appreciation of The Steward School.

On behalf of my fellow Board members, the

faculty and staff and our students, thank you!

— MARIA JoneS, BoARd oF TRuSTeeS ChAIR

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11600 Gayton Road Richmond, Virginia 23238 Development Office: 804-565-2306 Main: 804-740-3394 Fax: 804-740-1464

www.stewardschool.org

The Steward School is an independent school and does not discriminate on its admissions policies on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, or national or ethnic origin.

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