Giving to Bishop Chatard High School

Have Your Donation matched 'dollar for dollar' if you work for a company with a Matching Gifts Program. See Matching Gifts for details and a list of companies that have participated in this program in the past.

2010 Annual Fund is in full swing

Bishop Chatard kicked off this year's annual fund, A Year of Giving Thanks, with a dinner on October 15 which raised $284,947! The Bishop Chatard community made a great stride toward this year's $425,000 goal.

Pat O'Brien, Class of '76 and in his 7th year as Board of Regents member, is serving as Bishop Chatard's 2010 campaign chair.

Edrice Simmons '89 was the featured annual fund dinner speaker. She is a director of diabetes sales at Eli Lilly, crediting much of her success to her Bishop Chatard education. Edrice, as well as her niece, are past recipients of Bishop Chatard's tuition assistance program.

If you were able to attend the dinner, you know what a successful event this was. If you were unable to make the dinner, you have an opportunity to participate with our direct mail campaign. Letters and pledge cards are being mailed in November 2009.

Thank you for your thoughtful generosity.

For additional information, please contact Heidi Nightingale, director of development, at 251-2439, ext.2267, or hnightingale@BishopChatard.org.

Planned Giving

Cash Gifts

Cash gifts given annually are vital to Bishop Chatard and our students. These can be given as cash, checks or through electronic transfer. Bishop Chatard offers a high quality educational experience that needs support and nurturing for continued success. Your annual gift touches every aspect of Bishop Chatard's educational community.

Electronic Fund Transfers Electronic fund transfers are an excellent way to contribute. Each month, your gift to Bishop Chatard is automatically made without the hassle of writing checks. Small monthly contributions add up to big support for Bishop Chatard. The Electronic Fund Transfer form details how to set up these transfers.

Matching Gifts Magnify your contribution through your employer's Matching Gift program, and your support will make an even larger impact. Many employers require that a simple on-line form be completed which allows your contribution to be doubled or even tripled. To find out if your employer sponsors a matching gift program, ask your Human Resources department or contact Heidi Nightingale, Director of Development, hnightingale@bishopchatad.org. These are the companies that have given Matching Gifts in the past.

Gifts of Securities and Property

Cash gifts are simple and may carry tax benefits, but gifts of property, stock or other securities may be a more appropriate gift vehicle for your situation. Securities and property may be given directly to Bishop Chatard as annual gifts, or they may be used as a cornerstone for establishing a planned gift.

Tangible Property Real estate, works of art, rare books or stamp and coin collections are just a few types of tangible property that you may donate to Bishop Chatard. Almost any real estate, developed or undeveloped, is potentially a charitable gift and opens up unique giving opportunities: it can be donated outright, it can be placed in trust, or it can be retained for life. All of these options have personal financial benefits and can support the mission of the school.

Gifts of Securities Stocks or other investments that have grown in value can become a substantial gift to Bishop Chatard. Please contact your financial advisor and the Development Office for more details. BCHS Stock Donation Information

Bequests

The most common type of planned gift is a bequest, which is a provision in your will for a gift to Bishop Chatard. There are various forms of bequests that can be structured to meet your needs. Please contact your financial advisor and the Development Office for more details.

Trusts

Tributes and Memorials

Gift of Volunteering