Advancement and Alumni

The role of the Office of Advancement is to position the parish and schools by articulating a clear vision and mission, establishing deep and long-lasting relationships with our parents, parishioners, alumni, donors and the broader Annapolis community. We depend greatly on private resources to pursue excellence and advance the parish and school.

Fundraising activities administered and managed by the Advancement Office include the St. Mary's School Annual Fund, endowments, scholarship funds, planned giving, tuition assistance, and parish stewardship (offertory, Faith Direct, and the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal.) 

Our school's primary fundraising priority is the St. Mary's Annual Fund. The Annual Fund is the most direct way for parents, alumni, parishioners, family and friends to support our Catholic schools. While tuition and fees may be the largest source of revenue for St. Mary’s Schools, philanthropic gifts are vital to the school's operating budget.

Communication is key for a community as large as St. Mary’s. Our communications director works closely with senior staff to provide consistency of messaging, graphics and brand identification; and to ensure regular communications through print, electronic, and social media, all in support of the overall mission of St. Mary’s. Please read or contribute to our publications such as the Moorings/Fleur-de-Lis magazine. Also follow us on Facebook.com/stmarysannapolis or on Twitter @StMaryAnnapolis.