ESD Alumni Giving Day

The Alumni Giving Day will officially begin on Tuesday, March 4, starting at 12:00 a.m. CT and running through 11:59 p.m. CT.

The giving day is open to all ESD alumni! Alumni who are celebrating their reunion year (0s and 5s) can also give in honor of their class reunion on the giving day.

All gifts made on the Alumni Giving Day support The ESD Fund. The ESD Fund, or annual fund, supports ESD’s operational budget, helping to provide programming and resources to teachers and students at ESD. Tuition covers 80% of the cost for an ESD education; gifts to The ESD Fund help support the marginal difference.

Gifts can be made in honor of a former teacher, and can also be designated to one of eight areas of support (i.e. Tuition Assistance, Faculty Professional Development, Academic Programs).

Throughout the Alumni Giving Day on Tuesday, March 4, we will have several opportunities to win special prizes! Gifts made during the below time frames will be eligable to receive a giveaway prize - this is a way for us to say thank you for supporting ESD! Learn more on our challenges page.

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (CT): First 25 gifts of $25+ receive ESD 50th Anniversary SCOUT Bag (25 available)

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. (CT): Gifts of $50+ will be entered into a drawing to receive a copy of ESD’s 50th Anniversary Faith Works Wonders book (10 available)

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (CT): Gifts made in honor of your class year (i.e. $20.20 for the Class of 2020) will be entered into a drawing for a set of stemless ESD wine glasses (20 available)

8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (CT): All gifts made, regardless of the amount, will be entered into a drawing to win 2 tickets to the Auction & Show (1 set of 2 tickets available)

Gifts are tax-deductible less the fair market value (FMV) of any goods or services received.

Please see the below FMV of the goods that will be deducted from your gift if you choose to participate in one of our four challenges/giveaways:

ESD 50th Anniversary SCOUT Bag: $17

ESD 50th Anniversary Faith Works Wonders Book: $50

Set of 2 ESD Stemless Wine Glasses: $20.69

ESD Auction & Show Tickets: $174 each (set of two will be given, $348 total)