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How to Give

Annual Fund

We ask every current family to contribute or pledge to the Annual Fund at the beginning of each school year. Marin Country Day School’s highest giving priority, the Annual Fund provides 7% of the school’s operating budget and helps close the budget gap between tuition revenue and the actual cost of educating our students. Unrestricted gifts to the Annual Fund each year from our loyal and generous community allow MCDS to meet the most pressing current needs of its programs, teachers and students. We strive for 100% participation from current families as well as faculty and staff.

Make IT Happen Events

“Make IT Happen” fundraising events support indexed tuition (IT), and include the Community Dinner Dance, online auction and student Walkathon. We solicit sponsors and auction donors for these festive events.

We invite families to participate as they are able in the additional Family Association fundraising events each year. A highlight is the fall Book Fair, a beloved tradition that celebrates the love of reading and supports the MCDS library.

Students plan small fundraisers to support local and global causes.

Gifts of Time and Talent

Volunteering enriches our program and strengthens connections in the school community. MCDS offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities and expects that all parents will pitch in as they are able. We are very grateful for the alumni, alumni parents and grandparents who donate their time as well.


 

Capital and Endowment Campaigns

Periodic campaigns provide additional funds for buildings, special projects and the school’s endowment. We invite all members of the extended MCDS community to participate in major campaigns.