When foundations and corporations commit their limited charitable resources to a school, they consider the percentage of parents donating to the school as a factor in deciding whether or not to give to our school. Foundations and corporations view high parent participation rates as a reflection of strong internal support, confidence in the school, and the sign of a healthy educational organization. Consistently strong participation in contributions to our Annual Fund is essential to attract funds from external sources.
When French American + International seeks foundation and corporate sponsorship for targeted projects, we are often required to indicate parent participation levels in terms of percentage and dollars. Thus, even a small donation by each family helps us to declare a 100% parent participation rate. Plus, all gifts—no matter the size—make an impact for our students. For example, in 2016, contributions in the range of $1 to $600 summed to over $100,000. This amount is equivalent to funding over five (5) full scholarships to deserving students.