Annual Fund

Sem's Annual Fund is the cornerstone of Sem's fundraising efforts. As in most independent schools, the tuition at Sem does not cover the actual cost to educate its students. Sem alumnae, parents, grandparents, faculty, staff, friends and trustees together contribute to fund the gap between the cost of providing a Sem education and the tuition income the school receives.

A strong Annual Fund provides essential support for Sem's faculty compensation, exceptional academic offerings and expanded opportunities in athletics, the arts and the community. A strong Annual Fund also provides scholarships and ensures Sem's ability to keep tuition competitive.

Currently, 16% of Sem's operating budget comes from Annual Fund and other volunteered contributions. Each and every gift to Sem's Annual Fund does make a meaningful difference.
 

Leadership gifts to Sem's Annual Fund are recognized at the following levels:

Board Chair's Circle, gifts of $10,000 or more

Head of School's Council, gifts of $5,000 to $ 9,999

Miss Angell's Circle, gifts of $2,500 to $4,999

1851 Founders' Society, gifts of $1,000 to $2,499

 

And, at all giving levels, our Leadership Club for 2008-09 includes 631 donors who have increased their gifts by 10% or more over last yea'rs contribution.

The Annual Fund follows the school's fiscal year, July 1 to June 30. For your convenience, you may make gifts several ways. See Ways to Give.

Thank you, on behalf of all who benefit from your support of Sem's Annual Fund.