FAMILY GIVING IS
POWERED BY PARENTS
WHAT IS FAMILY GIVING?
The PTA’s Annual Fund Drive, Powered By Parents, supports critical resources and programs that make MSC one of the most unique, high-performing public K-8 schools in the city. Powered By Parents is our biggest annual fundraiser, underwriting 55% of our programs.
WHY DOES A PUBLIC SCHOOL NEED TO FUNDRAISE?
The NYC Department of Education budget is designed to meet the minimal fundamental needs of our students. While MSC Teachers and Administrators work diligently to make the most of their budgets, the PTA steps in to fund the majority of enrichment resources that elevate and define every student’s education, helping transform them into lifelong learners.
This year, our goal is $750
family giving per student.
That's just $75/month for 10 months.
WHAT YOUR FINANCIAL GIFT COVERS
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Classroom Supplies For Every Student
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The Greenhouse
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Arts Programming (Harmonize Kids, New Victory Theater, Symphony Space)
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Spanish Language Instruction (El Taller Latino)
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Field Trips
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School Supplies
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Teacher & Staff Appreciation Events
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In-School Programming
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Tech Support
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Much, Much More!
HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU DONATE?
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We are targeting $750 per student based on the parent-approved budget; however, all gifts are greatly valued and appreciated, whether they are $50 or $5,000!
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We ask families who find themselves in a position to be more generous to think about donating to support other students.
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All donation amounts are kept confidential.
HERE ARE 3 WAYS TO MAXIMIZE YOUR GIFT:
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Find out if your employer offers a corporate match on the Corporate Match Directory. If you do not see your company listed, check with your HR department or ask the Family Giving Committee (familygiving@friendsofmsc.org) to ask for you.
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Seek extended family giving by sharing the DONATE page with grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins, and close family friends for contributions of any size on behalf of our students.
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Remember that your talent and time count as much as your financial gift. Send an email to any member of the Executive Board if you are willing to write a grant or organize a fundraising event to expand your family’s contribution. If you have other ideas, we want to hear those too! Please reach out to copres@friendsofmsc.org.
WHO CAN I CONTACT WITH FURTHER QUESTIONS?
You can email the Family Giving Committee at familygiving@friendsofmsc.org.
With giving, the gift of your time and talent is just as transformative as a financial gift.
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