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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the current Capital Campaign, Taking Flight, about?

In 2003, the Board voted to move forward with a $3.5 million capital campaign to supplement the funds raised through a debt vehicle to ultimately support the cost to construct the Upper School building. (The construction costs for the Upper School were $17 million.) More than double the size of any campaign in the school's history and ambitious for any independent day school, the Taking Flight Campaign is 81% of the way toward achieving its objective.

Our next step in raising the $3.5 million that will complete the Upper School campus and build programming in all three divisions is the Take A Seat campaign.

What does the Take A Seat Campaign support?

Each seat purchased helps pay for the completion of the Upper School campus and ensures the School's goal of continuing to build programs throughout all three divisions. The Upper School is open; however, the building is bare bones. We need additional support to build things like playing fields or purchase equipment for the auditorium or the classrooms-items that will ultimately benefit all three divisions.

What is the difference between a Capital Campaign and Annual Giving?

As detailed above, capital giving is for building construction and resources to achieve long-term goals such as building programs in all three divisions and expanding faculty/staff compensation programs.

Annual Giving refers to unrestricted gifts made on a yearly basis. Tuition and fees cover approximately 90% of the cost of an Indian Creek education. Like most independent schools, Indian Creek relies on charitable giving to bridge the gap between revenue and expenses. The money raised through Annual Giving helps defray current-year operating expenses and supports the people and programs that make Indian Creek so unique-talented teachers, professional development, small classes, better resources, and exceptional offerings from arts to athletics.

Who supports the Campaign?

Parents, faculty, grandparents, alumni, parents of alumni, retired employees, and many other friends make gifts.

Why is parent participation so important?

Each and every parent gift, regardless of size, directly benefits our children and the education they receive. Parent participation ensures a successful campaign. Also, permanently naming a seat sends a strong message to the students of future generations that our parents believe in the mission of our School and they have chosen to give something back with the confidence that one day our students will choose to do the same.

What is the asking price?

A gift of $500.00 per seat will secure the naming rights to a seat in the Jack and Nancy Becker Center for Performing Arts. Please note that a seat purchased is for name recognition only, so you will not be guaranteed to sit in your named seat for any specific performance.

Can I buy a seat and pay it off over time?

Yes, you can reserve a seat by making a pledge and paying it off over a year's time from the date of the pledge.

Can I choose the location of the seat?

Seats will be allocated in order received, beginning with the front row of each section.

Why is the first section of seats blocked?

Several members of the Indian Creek community made early gifts to support the Taking Flight Campaign. With a donation of $3,000, they chose to name premier seats and become "Spotlight Donors." There are 22 seats remaining at this level. Additional benefits apply.

How much time is left to Take A Seat?

You may purchase a seat while supplies last or until the Take a Seat campaign concludes on June 30, 2008 (whichever occurs first).

How many names can be associated with a seat?

Donors can choose up to three lines of type, 24 characters per line (including spaces), to commemorate a graduation, birthday, faculty member, loved one, or the life of your favorite Creeker. Examples: The Bloom Family; James Bloom '09; John, Kathy, James '09 & Julie '11.

What if the Jack and Nancy Becker Center for Performing Arts is renovated? What happens to my seat?

If the Becker Center is renovated, your seat will be replaced in the same locale at no charge. Recognition signage will not change.

Who do I contact for additional information?

Please do not hesitate to contact Traci Ramsey, Development Officer, at 410.849.5154 or tramsey@indiancreekschool.com.

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