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Sacramento Country Day School

The Country Day Fund

THE 2025-26 COUNTRY DAY FUND
Month of Giving
October 1-31

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Performing and Visual Arts

Contributions to this category enhance Country Day's arts education, from theater productions to visual arts, providing students with opportunities to explore creativity and express themselves through various artistic mediums.

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Faculty Support & Professional Development

Investing in this area ensures our educators have access to continued learning, cutting-edge training, and resources that enable them to inspire and guide students at the highest level.

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Innovation & Technology

This fund supports advancements in technology, ensuring students have access to innovative tools and resources that prepare them for a rapidly evolving, tech-driven world.

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Tuition Assistance​

Donations to this fund provide financial support to students, making a Country Day education attainable for all, regardless of their economic background.

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Area of Greatest Need

Supporting this category gives the school the flexibility to allocate funds where they are needed most throughout the year. It reflects the trust our community places in us to make strategic decisions that enhance the educational experience and meet unforeseen challenges as they arise.

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Inclusion, Diversity & Equity

By supporting this initiative, you help create a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable school environment, promoting cultural understanding and equal opportunities for all students.

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Athletics & Physical Education

Your contribution helps provide state-of-the-art facilities, equipment, and programs that promote physical health, teamwork, and fair play across all grade levels.

Each year, all members of our community are asked to make a tax-deductible gift to the Country Day Fund. The Country Day Fund contributes to the current year’s operating budget and helps pay for the everyday essentials our school needs to maintain and enhance our small class sizes, robust programming and world-class faculty.

Donors can choose to designate their gift to the particular area of the operational budget that they find most meaningful.

The Country Day Fund not only has an immediate impact on our students, it is our vehicle to honor and perpetuate the deep tradition of philanthropy at Country Day. Gifts of every size from faculty, staff, parents, alumni, grandparents, parents of alumni and students make a difference and shout our Country Day pride!

Should designated contributions exceed a designation’s budgeted need, the school will direct the gift to the area of greatest need. The Country Day Fund opens on July 1 each year, and all payments are due by June 30 the following year.

For more information, please contact Director of Advancement, Rachelle Doyle at 916.481.8811 ext. 311 or advancement@saccds.org

Country Day Fund FAQs

Giving Levels

  • LEADERSHIP CIRCLE $100,000+
  • CAVALIERS CIRCLE $50,000+
  • CHANGE-MAKERS CIRCLE $25,000+
  • FOUNDERS CIRCLE $10,000+
  • VISIONARIES CIRCLE $5,000+
  • PATRONS CIRCLE $2,500+
  • BENEFACTORS $1,000+
  • SCHOLARS $500+
  • FRIENDS $1+
Country Day Fund Gratitude Report 2024-25

Dear Sacramento Country Day Community,

Independent education allows students to access innovative curriculum in an environment that encourages personal growth and academic success. At Country Day, we believe in the power of philanthropy to elevate and enhance, and are excited to share our annual Gratitude Report with you. This report highlights key areas that received support from Country Day Fund contributions this year.

Gifts to The Country Day Fund play a crucial role in fueling innovation, growth and excellence, ensuring that every student has access to the resources and opportunities needed to thrive. From helping to provide over $3.7 million in tuition assistance for our students, to supporting our faculty, your gifts make a difference to our community today and help to build a brighter tomorrow.

Thank you! 

With deep gratitude, 

Lee Thomsen
Head of School

 

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