The Office of Advancement oversees all fundraising initiatives, events, alumni affairs and communications for the parish community of St. Mary's Church, St. John Neumann Church and St. Mary's School.
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.
By giving a gift to the Annual Fund you will be investing in Excellence.
Gifts to the Annual Fund directly impact our students and by giving to the Annual Fund you help to improve our School in many ways…
Academics such as the progressive St. Isidore Cyber program, the Environmental Studies and outdoor education programs, the Fine and Performing Arts initiatives, Scholarships and Tuition Assistance-ensuring a Catholic education for all that seek it, the diverse Athletic program, the progressive 21st Century hands-on curriculum, and our soon to be built Team House and Early Learning Center.
Your support allows St. Mary’s School to excel!