Country Day Fund - Charlotte Country Day

Mission-driven and guided by exceptional leaders, we're committed to developing fully the potential of every student.

Forward Thinking

For more than 75 years, Country Day has continued to build on our long legacy of firsts among the Charlotte region's independent schools, introducing groundbreaking programs and progressive ideas.

Commitment to Community

We respect each individual, embrace diversity, and value the relationships uniting us as a school and connecting us with our local and global communities.

A world of opportunity is waiting for your child, and we look forward to sharing each step along the way with you.

Schedule a Visit

We are eager to meet you and welcome you to our campus and community! Please complete our inquiry form or contact the Admissions Office at (704) 943-4530 or e-mail.

Investing in the Future

As you will learn through the admissions process, families find great value in the Country Day educational experience. Learn more about financial aid and affording the best in education.

Our students explore possibilities, gain skills and knowledge, and tackle intellectual challenges, as we prepare them to take their place in the world.

International Baccalaureate

We are the only independent school in the state to offer students this rigorous, internationally recognized course of study. Our small class sizes are essential to successfully developing the intellectual, personal, emotional, and social skills that the IB Program offers.

College Counseling

Through our highly individualized College Counseling program, involving both students and their families, Country Day Upper School students find the college or university that best matches their goals and interests—a place where they will thrive, excel, and contribute.

Our goal is to shape confident, healthy, well-rounded adults who are comfortable and successful in diverse settings and ready to make significant contributions to society.

Cultural Diversity

We believe a culturally, ethnically, racially, and socioeconomically diverse community is essential to providing a rich learning environment for all children.

Technology

We believe the creative, innovative, and intelligent use of technology is critically important. By blending the best elements of traditional teaching and strong student/teacher relationships with the inventive nature of digital learning, our students will be ready for the future.

Through visual art, vocal and instrumental music, drama, and dance, our fine arts program celebrates personal expression and connects our students to history, diverse cultures, and their own imaginations.

Artists in Residence

Our Artists in Residence program provides unique student experiences fueled by art and culture. In addition to bringing outside artists to campus to work directly with our students on special projects, Middle and Upper School students are offered opportunities to explore their talents and creative expression abroad.

Hance Family Gallery

The Hance Family Gallery exhibits artwork from our students, faculty, alumni, and visiting artists. Every year, we host an exhibit open to the public featuring works from special artists.

A vibrant culture of philanthropy has sustained our ability to offer excellence in education for more than 75 years.

Our Top Giving Priority

The Country Day Fund is our top giving priority because it directly supports Country Day's greatest assets—our students and our teachers.

Make a Gift

We are grateful to those who support Country Day at every level. There are a variety of ways to make a gift to Country Day.

The Country Day Fund is the school's top annual fundraising priority, providing critical, unrestricted support to our operating budget, impacting our students every day. Annual giving dollars allow our school to be nimble and responsive to changing needs and demands.

Make a Gift to the Country Day Fund

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At Country Day, tuition only covers 80–85% of the cost per student each year. A significant percentage of our operating budget is spent on retaining and supporting the highest quality of faculty and staff. We are committed to minimizing tuition increases while continuing to offer every student an excellent education. Broad community participation is vital for the health of the school, and all community members are invited to invest in the success and life of our school with a gift to the Country Day Fund. Community members are invited to share an area of the Country Day education they would most like to impact with their support.

How Country Day Fund Donors Are Recognized

Country Day is deeply grateful for the philanthropic generosity that sustains our school. We established levels to recognize and honor donors who make generous gifts to the Country Day Fund each year.

Leadership

Head's Circle

>$20,000+
$15,000–$19,999
$10,000–$14,999

Leadership Circle

$7,500–$9,999
$5,000–$7,499

Selwyn Society

$2,500–$4,999
$1,500–$2,499

Friends of Country Day

$1,000–$1,499
$500–$999
Up to $499

Young Alumni Selwyn Society (YASS)

—Classes 10 to 15 years post-graduation: $500+
—Classes 5 to 10 years post graduation: $250+
—Classes 5 or less years post-graduation: Participation

Fundraising Philosophy

Our fundraising philosophy is based on respect for our families, transparency, and a very sincere need. We have worked to improve our fundraising strategies based on these principles, while still ensuring that we solicit the funding necessary to continue to provide the faculty and staff with training and tools to maximize their skills and to provide new opportunities for growth and learning for our students.

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Download our "Philanthropy 101" and "Fall In for The Country Day Fund" brochures.

Questions?

If you have questions about the Country Day Fund or would like to volunteer, please contact:
Leighann Swanson
Director of the Country Day Fund
(704) 943-4543 | E-mail

Pledge or Give Today!

We hope you'll join our community-wide pledge drive in support of the Country Day Fund. Together, we can give students and teachers the very best opportunities to be Country Day Ready.