Giving Back
Annual Giving
Your participation in the WMA Annual Fund, regardless of the size of your gift, has an immediate and direct impact on the lives of both faculty and
students. It provides the resources necessary to maintain the highest
standards of educating our students, who will be innovators in
tomorrow's global community.
Click here to do your part by making a gift to the 2009-2010 Annual Fund.
2009 - 2010 Annual Giving
Every Gift Counts
$ 150 provides basic classroom supplies
$ 250 supports the arts by funding costume design
$ 500 purchases athletic uniforms
$1,500 introduces new classroom technology
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Making a financial contribution to Wilbraham & Monson Academy, no matter what size, is the most important thing anyone can do to support
the Academy. Thank you!
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Wilbraham & Monson Academy prides itself on its commitment to excellence in education, whether in the classroom, on the fields, or on the stage. Your gift to the Annual Fund allows each new generation of students to receive the caliber of education that will prepare them for future success and fulfillment.
Make your gift, regardless of size, today and be part of the Wilbraham & Monson Academy 2009-2010 Annual Fund. For more information, please contact Sarah Wakelin, Director of Annual Giving.
Young Alumni: Your Gift Counts!
At this point in your life you may not feel like you don’t have any time or money to give back to Wilbraham & Monson Academy right now.
Consider:
• All Sizes! In order to reach our goals Wilbraham & Monson Academy depends on gifts of all sizes, not just larger ones. 60% of all gifts to the Annual Fund are under $150.
• Your participation matters! It shows you care about WMA and all that you received from the faculty, other students, families, alumni, and friends.
• Your support matters! Whether your gift is $10, $50 or $100, it helps other students enjoy the same WMA experience you had.
• Fast and Easy! Go online and make your gift to the Wilbraham & Monson Academy Annual Fund now!
Your gift matters, no matter what size! When you become a Young Alumni Donor, you are not only enhancing the experiences of the students currently at the Academy, but you are laying the groundwork for students yet to come.
Your gift makes a difference.
Questions about Young Alumni Giving? Contact Sarah Wakelin or call 413.596.6811 ext. 133.
Planned Giving
Members of the Academy's Heritage Society , who remember the Academy in their wills or estate plans, enjoy the satisfaction of knowing that, through their planning and thoughtfulness, WMA will be preserved for many generations to come. We invite you to join them. Your membership will also serve as a source of inspiration and encouragement for others who might consider making similar gifts.
Would you like to make a gift to the Academy and get something back for you or your loved ones in return? The Academy has several planned giving options that are a great investment in the future of WMA and will provide income or tax benefits to you or your family.
Please note that WMA does not provide tax or legal advice. Gift calculations may be provided for illustrative purposes only, and the actual values may vary based on the timing and nature of your gift. Advice from legal and tax counsel should be sought when considering a charitable gift plan of any kind.
Reunion Giving
Reunion Giving is critical to the success of our Annual Fund Campaign. In a Reunion year, alumni at schools around the country are asked to stretch and increase the size of their Annual Fund gifts in honor of their Reunion. The increased gifts vary greatly but are often multiples of two to five times the donor's typical Annual Fund gift. Each year, the Annual Fund Chair sets a goal for all Reunion Classes. During the past two years, Reunion Classes have doubled their support for the Academy.
Fund Giving
The Francis Michael Casey Fund for the Fine & Performing Arts
A fund to honor the former headmaster for his devotion to and support of the fine and performing arts, and as a way of expressing gratitude to Mr. Casey and the Academy for the educational experience the school provided. Made possible through the generosity of Arthur H. Zalkan and his three
children, Brett '83, Marilyn '84, and Ira '89. In 1994, together with
their wife and mother Barbara F. Zalkan, who passed away in 2000, the
Zalkans created the Francis Michael Casey Fund. Among other purposes, they intend the fund to support annual performances for the enjoyment of the Academy and the larger community. We are grateful to the Zalkan family for its continued loyalty to the Academy, and for establishing this fund during Mr. Casey's lifetime so that he was able to enjoy its benefits.
The Robert McCallum Visiting Lectureship
In June 2002, this endowed fund was established in memory of devoted Trustee Robert Warren McCallum í46W through the generosity of Charles A. McCallum í43W, his brother, and Trustee Lenita McCallum Witherspoon, Robert's widow. The income from the fund is used to enrich the spiritual life of students at the Academy through either a visiting lecturer or a scholar in residence.
Volunteerism
Wilbraham & Monson Academy relies on more than 200 alumni and parent volunteers who serve as leaders of the Annual Fund Campaign, callers at phonathons, members of the Leadership Solicitor's Team, and as Class Agents. We have many volunteer opportunities at the Academy; volunteering is a great way to give back to your alma mater.
For more information, please contact:
Sarah Wakelin, Director of Annual Giving
413.596.6811 x 133 or swakelin@WMA.us
Christina Cronin, Director of Major Gifts & Capital Giving
413.596.6811 x 189 or ccronin@WMA.us
413.596.6811 x 118 or jwashburn@WMA.us
Wilbraham & Monson Academy
423 Main Street
Wilbraham, MA 01095
413.596.6811
