Christ the King Catholic School Fundraising Commitment Policy

With a new year and new families, the question of fundraising commitments invariably becomes topic for discussion. We thought it might be helpful to all parents to review the Christ the King Catholic School’s fundraising expectations and requirements. We offer different opportunities to try and make
fundraising as easy as possible for all. The success of our fundraisers have been and continue to be a direct result of people who want to make a difference--through their direct involvement, donations or monetary contributions. It is through the continuing support of our school and parish community that we are able to keep our tuition costs as low as possible. All funds raised go to operating expenses for the school or programs for the students. 

2018-2019 Structure

$600 total fundraising commitment via a combination of the following opportunities:

Spring Auction: 100% of in-kind services and auction procurement, 100% of free dress ticket
purchases, 100% of support a student, 100% of the Paddle Bid, 50% of dinner tickets and sponsor
tables, and 100% of purchases at the auction (including your guests) count toward the fundraising
commitment;

Tuition Raffle: 70% of raffle ticket sales count toward the fundraising commitment.

Fall Jog-a-thon: 100% of money raised counts toward the fundraising commitment.

Annual Fund: 100% of money donated to the school’s Annual Fund will count towards your
fundraising commitment.

Annual Free Dress Pass: 100% of money raised counts toward the fundraising commitment.

YOUR FUNDRAISING QUESTIONS ANSWERED:
Why is there a Family Fundraising Commitment?

We must raise about $150,000 from fundraising to supplement tuition cost. We estimate that the Parish subsidy will fund approximately 10% of the school’s operating budget. It is our goal to have our fundraising efforts cover an additional 10% of the operating budget. We are looking for ways to keep increases in tuition as low as possible. Several years ago, the budget committee decided not to raise tuition more than 4% and our team has done a great job staying under that figure. Looking at our historical enrollment numbers, we shouldn't expect to get much bigger than 245-255. Given this
information, it is imperative that we look for other ways to generate the necessary revenue to cover our operating costs. With every family contributing a minimum required amount, we can help assure an equal and fair distribution of our school’s fundraising needs.

What is the Family Fundraising Commitment?

Each family is being asked to contribute $600 for their yearly fundraising obligation, which helps to meet the total school fundraising responsibility. The $600 family fundraising commitment only accounts for 2/3 of the total fundraising dollars necessary to meet the overall fundraising responsibility of the school. It is our hope that in creating many different ways for our parents to reach their fundraising commitment it may be easier to achieve their fundraising requirement.
How do I meet my Fundraising Commitment?

There are various ways you can contribute to our school goal. Donating to the Annual Fund, contributing to the school auction, raffle, support-a-student and the paddle bid as well as donating to the jog-a-thon, all directly benefit the operating budget of the school. Established businesses can also offer In-kind donations and services and receive the value of the service or product donated as part of their fundraising commitment.

What is the Christ the King Parish Subsidy?

The church generously donates 20% of its yearly offertory collections as mandated by archdiocesan policy. The amount we receive to offset our operating costs will vary from year to year as a reflection of the overall total collected that year from our parish and school families at church. Right now, the parish subsidy offsets 10% of our operating budget. The more often we give to the church, the more our school benefits. Twenty cents of every dollar donated to Christ the King Church’s offertory is donated back to our school.

Thank you, as always, for all the ways that your support of Christ the King Catholic School enables us to provide the best possible educational environment for our children to learn and grow in the spirit of Jesus Christ. With your continuing financial generosity, we can ensure the long term growth and sustainability of Christ the King Catholic School.