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Do faculty and staff give to the Annual Fund?
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Yes. Quest is proud that 100% of our faculty and staff donate to the Annual Fund every year. Why do they donate? The faculty and staff give to the Annual Fund for the same reasons that our parents, grandparents, friends, and alumni give. They believe in the mission and value of the school and they want to support the school and students.
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Are Quest parents expected to participate in the Annual Fund?
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Yes. Every Quest family is expected to donate to the Annual Fund at a level that is comfortable to them. Every gift is important and every gift makes a difference. When we all contribute together, the school maintains a strong financial base and is able to meet new challenges and opportunities as they arise. Quest Academy stresses the importance of parent participation in the Annual Fund. We hope that 100% of our families contribute to the Annual Fund each year.
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Are there other benefits to me when I contribute to the Annual Fund?
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Unlike tuition, a donation to the Annual Fund is 100% tax deductible.
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How does the school, students, and faculty benefit from the Annual Fund?
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Annual Fund dollars are hard at work throughout the school. These funds help keep our building in top condition. Annual funds help maintain a bright, inviting, and clean school for our students. Annual Fund dollars have helped to update technology in the classrooms and provide funding for faculty continuing education. Annual Fund dollars have been used to help families stay at Quest when a parent loses a job. Annual Fund dollars are hard at work in many different ways.
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Do all private schools have Annual Funds?
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Yes. Some private schools may call their Annual Fund by a different name but they all have annual giving programs. Private schools do not receive tax dollars. Just like many private colleges and universities, voluntary donations are critical for maintaining strong academic programs and keeping the facilities in top condition.
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What about endowments? Does Quest Academy have an Endowment?
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Quest Academy has a General Endowment Fund. Unlike other private schools that have operated for decades, Quest is a young school, established in 1982. Our General Endowment is new. Many older private schools have been securing their endowments for up to 100 years or more.
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What is an Endowment?
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An endowment is a pool of funds that are held in trust for the future use of the school. Endowments are created to help insure an institution’s future and give the school financial stability into the future. Endowment money is invested. A portion of the yearly interest can be used to defray costs. The remainder of the yearly interest is usually placed back into the endowment to continue growing the fund. Just as individuals and families save money for retirement, private schools, universities and colleges, museums, and other non-profit organizations create and grow endowments to insure the future financial stability of the institution.
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Can I contribute to Quest’s General Endowment Fund?
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Yes you can. However, Quest currently places 5% of all Annual Fund contributions into the General Endowment. If you would like to contribute beyond your Annual Fund donation to the General Endowment Fund, please contact the Director of Development.
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Are there other special funds for giving at Quest?
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Yes. Quest Academy has also started a Scholarship Endowment Fund. This fund helps to ensure scholarship opportunities for students who would not otherwise be able to attend Quest. If you are interested in contributing to the Scholarship Endowment Fund, please contact the Development Office.
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How can I make a contribution to the Annual Fund?
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Most donors either write a check or donate by credit card. If you would like to donate to the Annual Fund through your credit card, please contact the Development Office. We can take your credit card information over the phone.
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Can I contribute in other ways?
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Yes. Some Quest parents choose to donate stock to the school. For information about this and other giving options, please contact the Director of Development.
This holiday giving program provides an opportunity for parents to thank their children’s teachers by making a donation to our Teacher Development Fund. Parents and grandparents may purchase holiday cards that are delivered to the teacher or teachers of their choice. Donations to this program are made in honor of the teacher from the family. Proceeds from this program help to send teachers to national and regional conferences and to educational seminars and classes.
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Auction
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Quest Academy holds an Auction every spring. This highly successful fundraising event is a wonderful and fun evening and a chance for the Quest community to come together and celebrate the school. The Auction is our largest fundraising event.
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How can I donate to the Auction?
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The Auction provides the Quest community with many ways to help the school.
Many families donate items for the silent and live auctions. Some choose to underwrite the cost of the event or the catalog. Attending the auction and purchasing items for the benefit of the school is another way of helping to support Quest. Whether you are interested in donating or purchasing items for the auction, we hope that all Quest parents can attend the event each year as a way to celebrate and support the school, and make new friends. We hope to greet every family at the Auction.
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Volunteering for the Auction
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The Auction would not happen without the many wonderful volunteers who give of their time and expertise to make this event such a stunning evening! There are many ways you can volunteer to help the Auction. Volunteering your time and talent is a great way to help support the school and a wonderful way to meet and make new friends. Each year, the Auction needs many volunteers to help with soliciting local businesses, organizing the catalog, sending invitations, entering data, wrapping items, and lending artistic talent to a successful event. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Director of Development.