 | Endowment & Capital Gifts
Greenwich Academy depends on major gifts to help build its endowment and to support specific capital projects and needs of the school. The Academy is grateful for the tremendous generosity of all members of its community who, in addition to supporting the school through Annual Giving, have made significant contributions to the longterm strength of the institution through endowment and capital gifts.
Endowment Growth
In order for the Academy to stay true to its mission, to keep pace with the newest advances in education, to remain competitive among comparable schools and to provide security for its future, it is imperative that the growth of the School's endowment continue to be a priority.
As of June 30, 2012 Greenwich Academy has an endowment of $68.2 million and a net endowment of $30 million.
Addressing priorities identified in the school’s 2010 strategic plan, the Academy has launched The Campaign for the Future to secure the strength of its endowment while advancing programming that promotes community, character and achievement and broadens global perspectives.
THE CAMPAIGN FOR THE FUTURE Priorities include:
Community of Leaders
- Character, Leadership and Service Learning
- Financial Aid
- Faculty Compensation & Benefits
- Professional Development
- Fellowship Program
21st-Century Programs
- STEM Initiatives
- Global Citizenship
- Environmental Stewardship
- Financial Literacy
- Independent Studies and Internships
- Speaker Series
Innovative Campus
- Long-Range Master Plan Needs
- Sustainability
- Campus-wide Technology Infrastructure
Established Endowed Funds
Endowed Funds augment the School's general endowment and strengthen the School's overall financial condition. The income from these permanent funds is used for specific purposes to support academic programs, scholarships, diversity initiatives and faculty development.
Faculty Funds include funds to support professional development, fellowship and mentorship programs and sabbatical and teaching Chair opportunities.
Program Funds include department-specific funding and lecture series.
Scholarship Funds provide financial assistance to students of need.
Technology Funds are designated toward technology advancement opportunities for both students and faculty.
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