{"id":521,"date":"2018-07-10T17:42:59","date_gmt":"2018-07-10T17:42:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/willistondev.wpengine.com\/?page_id=521"},"modified":"2025-10-20T13:23:44","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T17:23:44","slug":"parent-giving","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.williston.com\/alumni\/giving\/parent-giving\/","title":{"rendered":"Parent Giving"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"ws-hero ws-hero--top\"><img width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.williston.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/parent2-1600x900.jpg\" class=\"ws-hero__image-background\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.williston.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/parent2-1600x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.williston.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/parent2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.williston.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/parent2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.williston.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/parent2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.williston.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/parent2-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.williston.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/parent2-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.williston.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/parent2-320x180.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><div class=\"ws-hero__content ws-hero__content--bottom-center\">\n            <div class=\"ws-hero__inner\n            \">\n                <h1 class=\"ws-hero__heading ws-hero__heading--large ws-hero__heading--center\">Parent Giving<\/h1>\n                <div class=\"ws-hero__links ws-hero__links--button ws-hero__links--bottom-center\">\n                        <a class=\"ws-hero__link ws-hero__link--button\" href=\"https:\/\/giving.williston.com\/\">Make a Gift<\/a>\n                        <a class=\"ws-hero__link ws-hero__link--button\" href=\"https:\/\/venmo.com\/WillistonNorthamptonSchool\">Give by Venmo<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n            <\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]<div class=\"ws-spacer ws-spacer--small\"><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]\n        <div class=\"ws-excerpt\">\n            <div class=\"ws-excerpt__description\"><p>Williston parents play an integral role in supporting and enhancing every student\u2019s educational experience. Giving to the Williston Northampton Fund is a powerful way parents can make a difference in the lives of our faculty and students. <a href=\"https:\/\/giving.williston.com\/\">Make your gift today online<\/a> or by <a href=\"https:\/\/venmo.com\/WillistonNorthamptonSchool\">Venmo<\/a> &#8211; thank you for your support!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<hr class=\"ws-separator\"><\/hr>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]\n        <div class=\"ws-excerpt\">\n            <h2 class=\"ws-excerpt__heading ws-excerpt__heading--small\">Parent Giving By the Numbers<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"ws-excerpt__description\"><p>A look at what parents gave in the 2024-25 fiscal year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<div class=\"ws-spacer ws-spacer--small\"><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;]<div class=\"ws-factoid\">\n            <div class=\"ws-factoid__figure ws-factoid__figure--medium\">250<\/div>\n            <div class=\"ws-factoid__description\">Number of parents who gave to Williston<\/div>\n        <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;]<div class=\"ws-factoid\">\n            <div class=\"ws-factoid__figure ws-factoid__figure--medium\">56<\/div>\n            <div class=\"ws-factoid__description\">Number of parents who gave $1,841 or more<\/div>\n        <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;]<div class=\"ws-factoid\">\n            <div class=\"ws-factoid__figure ws-factoid__figure--medium\">$100<\/div>\n            <div class=\"ws-factoid__description\">Median gift given by parents<\/div>\n        <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;]<div class=\"ws-factoid\">\n            <div class=\"ws-factoid__figure ws-factoid__figure--medium\">$1-$50K<\/div>\n            <div class=\"ws-factoid__description\">Parents gave gifts ranging from $1 to $50,000<\/div>\n        <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;]<div class=\"ws-factoid\">\n            <div class=\"ws-factoid__figure ws-factoid__figure--medium\">$650K<\/div>\n            <div class=\"ws-factoid__description\">Amount of money donated by parents<\/div>\n        <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<hr class=\"ws-separator\"><\/hr>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]\n    <div class=\"ws-accordion\">\n        <h2 class=\"ws-accordion__title\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n        <ul class=\"ws-accordion__list\">\n        <li class=\"ws-accordion__item\" id=\"how-will-williston-spend-the-money-raised\">\n            <div class=\"ws-accordion__heading-wrapper\">\n                <h2 class=\"ws-accordion__heading\">How will Williston spend the money raised?<\/h2>\n                <svg class=\"ws-accordion__arrow\" viewBox=\"0 0 25.45 15.76\">\n                    <polyline points=\"23.73 1.81 12.73 12.31 1.73 1.81\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"ws-accordion__content\"><p class=\"p1\">Every dollar raised goes directly into the current operating budget. Your support enriches our faculty and classrooms, theater and arts programs, athletics, and school facilities\u2014it truly shapes every aspect of your child\u2019s experience.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"ws-accordion__item\" id=\"what-is-the-williston-northampton-fund\">\n            <div class=\"ws-accordion__heading-wrapper\">\n                <h2 class=\"ws-accordion__heading\">What is the Williston Northampton Fund?<\/h2>\n                <svg class=\"ws-accordion__arrow\" viewBox=\"0 0 25.45 15.76\">\n                    <polyline points=\"23.73 1.81 12.73 12.31 1.73 1.81\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"ws-accordion__content\"><p class=\"p1\">Gifts to The Williston Northampton Fund flow directly into the school\u2019s operating budget and help bridge the gap between tuition and the cost to operate the school. Gifts throughout the year from our parents, alumni, and friends go to work immediately. Each gift directly supports and inspires our faculty and students. The Williston Northampton Fund runs from July 1\u2013June 30 annually.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"ws-accordion__item\" id=\"why-should-i-support-the-williston-northampton-fund-when-i-am-paying-tuition\">\n            <div class=\"ws-accordion__heading-wrapper\">\n                <h2 class=\"ws-accordion__heading\">Why should I support the Williston Northampton Fund when I am paying tuition?<\/h2>\n                <svg class=\"ws-accordion__arrow\" viewBox=\"0 0 25.45 15.76\">\n                    <polyline points=\"23.73 1.81 12.73 12.31 1.73 1.81\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"ws-accordion__content\"><p class=\"p1\">Tuition covers approximately 75 percent of the actual cost to attend Williston; the remaining 25 percent comes largely from annual giving. Every family benefits from the generosity made possible through gifts to the Williston Northampton Fund. Unlike tuition, gifts to the Williston Northampton Fund are tax-deductible. By joining with other parents, together you help faculty and students achieve their potential while enhancing the school\u2019s commitment to academic excellence.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"ws-accordion__item\" id=\"how-much-do-families-give\">\n            <div class=\"ws-accordion__heading-wrapper\">\n                <h2 class=\"ws-accordion__heading\">How much do families give?<\/h2>\n                <svg class=\"ws-accordion__arrow\" viewBox=\"0 0 25.45 15.76\">\n                    <polyline points=\"23.73 1.81 12.73 12.31 1.73 1.81\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"ws-accordion__content\"><p class=\"p1\">A gift of <i>any<\/i> size truly makes a difference and your participation matters. Every year, Williston strives for 100 percent participation from our parents. Gifts from parents account for 45 percent of the total raised to the Williston Northampton Fund. Collectively, Williston parents CAN make a difference while providing the greatest opportunities for our Wildcats!<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"ws-accordion__item\" id=\"can-i-make-a-gift-in-honor-of-someone\">\n            <div class=\"ws-accordion__heading-wrapper\">\n                <h2 class=\"ws-accordion__heading\">Can I make a gift in honor of someone?<\/h2>\n                <svg class=\"ws-accordion__arrow\" viewBox=\"0 0 25.45 15.76\">\n                    <polyline points=\"23.73 1.81 12.73 12.31 1.73 1.81\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"ws-accordion__content\"><p>Yes, you may make a gift in honor of someone who has made an impact on your child\u2019s Williston experience. Simply indicate who you would like to honor on the gift form.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n    <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<div class=\"ws-spacer ws-spacer--large\"><\/div><div class=\"ws-hero\"><img width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.williston.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/3C4A3484-1600x900.jpg\" class=\"ws-hero__image-background\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.williston.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/3C4A3484-1600x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.williston.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/3C4A3484-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.williston.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/3C4A3484-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.williston.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/3C4A3484-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.williston.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/3C4A3484-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.williston.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/3C4A3484-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.williston.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/3C4A3484-320x180.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><div class=\"ws-hero__content ws-hero__content--boxed ws-hero__content--bottom ws-hero__content--left\">\n            <div class=\"ws-hero__inner ws-hero__inner--boxed ws-hero__inner--green\n            \">\n                <h1 class=\"ws-hero__heading ws-hero__heading--medium ws-hero__heading--caps\">Thank you!<\/h1><p class=\"ws-hero__description\">Your investment in the Williston Northampton School supports\u202fexpansive and immersive learning, professional growth opportunities for our faculty, and financial aid to more than 40 percent of our student body.<\/p>\n            <\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]<div class=\"ws-spacer ws-spacer--small\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"ws-excerpt\">\n            <h2 class=\"ws-excerpt__heading ws-excerpt__heading--small\">Contact Us<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"ws-excerpt__description\"><div class=\"ws-inner-excerpt\">\n<div class=\"ws-inner-excerpt__content ws-inner-excerpt__content--not-padded\">\n<div class=\"ws-inner-excerpt__description\">If you have questions or would like to make a donation, please contact <a href=\"mailto:eballard@williston.com\">Ellie Ballard, Director of Advancement<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div><div class=\"ws-spacer ws-spacer--small\"><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gifts from parents and families account for approximately one-third of the overall Williston Northampton Fund each year. 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