This year marks the community launch of the Forefront Campaign: Shaping Tomorrow Together. You may be asking how can I help or what is the difference between Forefront and the Country Day Fund.
Well, the short answer is the Country Day Fund is part of Forefront. The comprehensive Forefront Campaign includes:
- Capital projects that create innovative learning spaces,
- Country Day Fund that supports people and programs, and
- Endowment to ensure long-term financial health and leadership.
As a direct result of a board-led, community-involved, and student-focused strategic plan, we have undertaken an ambitious goal this year of $4.5 million in capital and $2.2 million in annual giving dollars to keep Country Day at the forefront of education and finish this five-year endeavor strong. We are asking families to—most importantly—maintain their support for the Country Day Fund and secondly, stretch into an additional gift towards capital if that works for them.
The three focus areas of the Forefront Campaign are note-worthy for several reasons and will have a lasting impact. The collegiate-level facilities put research and community at the forefront and drive innovative instruction to ensure that every student is fully prepared to lead, thrive, and serve in a rapidly changing world. The Country Day Fund—the school’s top giving priority—and endowment—largest among independent schools in North Carolina—serve as essential revenue streams outside of tuition sustaining the school’s long-term stability.
Visit the Forefront website to learn more or connect the advancement office with any questions.