Centennial Campaign
Today, we give for the future of Country Day.
The Centennial Campaign invests in the Places, Programs, and People that define our community. At the heart of this effort is The Hub—a visionary facility that empowers students to create, collaborate, and lead with confidence.
We already pay tuition. Why give more?
Our philanthropic culture allows us to keep tuition lower than the actual cost of education, while also giving families the opportunity to make a meaningful monetary gift with direct benefits to their child and the entire school community. Gifts fund smaller classes, talented teachers, academic support, and arts and athletics. Your child directly benefits.
How do I name a space within The Hub?
If you’d like to name a space with a gift of $25,000 or more, please reach out to Lindsay McCreary at [email protected] to learn about available opportunities before they’re gone!
What if my child will graduate before the new building is complete?
It’s true your child may not directly benefit from every new space. But they’re already benefiting from the vision and generosity of families who came before you. Now, it’s your turn to pay it forward and help build what’s next.
The lifelong benefits of being part of the LJCDS community extend well beyond graduation. The connections between alumni, families, and students only grow stronger over time. Sustaining that legacy requires ongoing investment in the people, programs, and spaces that bring our mission to life.
What is the Country Day Fund?
LJCDS families are asked to make an annual gift to support the school’s top priorities with a special focus on Programs that enhance the student experience. These gifts allow school leadership to respond to the most immediate needs and help bridge the gap between tuition and the actual cost of a Country Day education—a difference of approximately $3,500 per student.
Annual gifts to Programs (Country Day Fund) help fuel dynamic learning experiences that prepare leaders, igniting student passions, accelerating learning, and nurturing the curiosity. Because these funds are allocated for the following academic year, they must be renewed annually to ensure continued strength and impact.
What’s the difference between restricted and unrestricted gifts?
Restricted gifts go to specific purposes; unrestricted gifts allow the school to direct funds to where they’re needed most. The latter is the most flexible and impactful.
Can my small gift really matter?
Absolutely. Independent schools have small donor pools and big needs. Your participation helps raise large totals and signals community strength. If 100 families each gave $500, that would significantly help move our needle!
