Help us reach our annual giving goals!
Participation in annual giving campaigns demonstrates community commitment. Large foundations and community investors that make major grants to schools like ours look at the success of our annual giving campaign when they decide whether to help fund us. They look not only at the dollars donated, but at the level of participation from school families and friends. That’s why a gift of any size is valuable. Remember that all gifts to the Annual Giving Campaign are tax-deductible.
Checks should be made payable to The Jefferson School and mailed to the campus at 22051 Wilson Road, Georgetown, DE 19947. Please call the school office at 302-856-3300 for information on makings gifts of appreciated stocks.
Fundraising Events
Several school groups work together to promote exciting and profitable fundraising events throughout the year. While financially benefiting The Jefferson School, the events are also a great way for the school community to come together, show their support and have a great time!
Fall Fling
This dinner and dance is held every year in October. Hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, a sit-down dinner, live and silent auctions and dancing make this evening a fun way to support the school and start the academic year. Tickets go on sale in August. Individual and corporate sponsorships, in addition to donations of silent and live auction items, are accepted throughout the year.
Comedy Night
Our annual comedy night, held in early March or April, features performances by professional comedians, hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar and more. Sponsorship opportunities for the sell-out event range from $100 to $7,000. Learn more at www.comedyatthebeach.com
The Surf Bagel 5K/l0K Scholarship Race
Held on Mothers Day each year, the Surf Bagel Race begins at Cape Henlopen High School and continues through historic Lewes. The race benefits the Tuition Assistance Program at The Jefferson School. This program was created to allow children who might not be able to attend the school for financial reasons an opportunity to enroll. Walkers and runners raise money for the fund by obtaining pledges from family and friends. Corporate sponsorship opportunities for the race range from $200 to $1,000.
Please support these fundraising efforts by being part of the committees that plan and organize the events, by your attendance and by your generosity. For more information about these events, contact Greg Kelly through the school office at 302- 856-3300.