The CDS Annual Fund
The CDS Annual Fund is the school's most important source of revenue other than student tuition. For all successful independent schools, the annual fund is vital to each school year's operating budget. The National Association of Independent Schools recommends that ten percent (10%) of a school's operating budget come from its annual fund.
The proceeds of this effort will contribute to every part of the school's operation, including art, music, foreign language, professional development, and financial assistance. Also, the CDS Annual Fund makes it possible to offer reasonable tuition and still have low student to teacher ratios. And, most importantly, it helps the school hire those outstanding teachers who best exemplify the CDS beliefs.
Tuition, fees, enrichment and other non-charitable sources of revenue will cover approximately 90 percent of the cost of a CDS education this year. Please consider making a gift today so that the school can continue its level of excellence. Download the CDS Annual Fund Donation Form or donate online with PayPal (using credit, debit or your PayPal account).
Make Your Gift
Giving Levels
- $50 to $249 – Friends of CDS
- $250 to $499 - Teachers Club
- $500 to $999 – Dogwood Club
- $1,000 to $2,499 – Magnolia Club
- $2,500 and above – Redwood Club
CDS Capital Campaign
The Campaign for Excellence in 21st Century Education focuses on the school's capital needs for its new campus. The success of this campaign will provide current kids with a great downtown environment and also position the school financially for generations. Our goals over the next five years are as follows:
Campus - $1,600,000
Endowment - $150,000
Operating (including repairs reserve) - $350,000
Total - $2,100,000
To give to the Capital Campaign please contact info@charlottesvilledayschool.com.
