Women's Giving Circle - Bishop Chatard High School

The Women's Giving Circle (WGC) unites women who share the school’s mission and desire to strengthen Bishop Chatard's endowment and invest in advancing the student experience. invites all BCHS women- alumnae, mothers, grandmothers, faculty, staff, and friends- to come together in shared generosity, service, and friendship.

More Than A Gift

Membership in the Women’s Giving Circle is a meaningful way to invest in Bishop Chatard’s future while connecting with a community of women who share its mission.

Members make a $1,000 annual gift with a three-year commitment and receive:

Voting privileges in the annual grant selection process
Invitations to exclusive social and educational events
Opportunities to build lasting friendships through shared generosity and service

Together, members help advance Bishop Chatard’s mission to develop the whole student through faith, learning, leadership, and service.

An Invitation to Every BCHS Woman

The inaugural membership deadline is October 15, 2026.
Gifts can be made by check, credit card, or securities such as IRA, stock, or DAF transfers.
Click the button below to fill in our intention form and let us know you’d like to join. You’ll also be directed to payment options during signup.

Yes, I want to join the Women’s Giving Circle

Turning Ideas into Reality

Each year, half of the funds raised by the Women’s Giving Circle will go to the Bishop Chatard Endowment Fund, strengthening the school's long-term financial foundation. The other half will fund a grant for a student, faculty, or staff initiative that enriches school life or advances the Bishop Chatard mission.

About the Grant

Students, faculty, and staff are invited to submit grant applications by December 15. Members will review the proposals and vote on the winning initiative, with grants announced each March.

The process is transparent and intentional, fostering creativity, innovation, and leadership.

Grant Details

Grants are one-time, one-year grants.
The number of grants awarded each year will depend on membership participation and support.
Grant awardees will have one year to complete their projects
Grant awardees will be asked to submit an impact report highlighting outcomes and achievements.
Awardees will also be eligible to apply for future funding opportunities.
Download the grant application here

Questions? Contact Margaret Ruffing, V.P. of Institutional Advancement, at mruffing@bishopchatard.org

Together, we can build something extraordinary.