Advancement FAQ's

The Promise Fund is Riverside Presbyterian Day School’s (RPDS) annual giving program and one of the most important sources of revenue other than student tuition. It is an essential part of the annual operating budget, and just as our mission to educate the mind, nurture the spirit and foster the development of the whole child is infused in all aspects of RPDS, so too does The Promise Fund touch every part of the RPDS experience. Promise Fund dollars support: need-based financial assistance, innovative academic curricula, cutting-edge technology, campus improvements, academies, student study trips, athletic equipment and professional development for faculty and staff.

Every year, The Promise Fund campaign begins on September 1 and ends on May 31. All contributions to The Promise Fund are 100 percent tax deductible and unrestricted.

If tuition was increased to cover the actual cost of all programs, many could not afford to send their children to RPDS. Our commitment to remaining accessible to our families leads us to seek different ways of funding our operations so that tuition does not bear the whole burden.

Private schools have long relied upon the generosity and loyalty of their constituencies. Very few private schools meet full operational costs with tuition alone.

Absolutely! If there is a specific project you would like to fund, please let us know. The Endowment Fund secures the school’s long-term future and generates an important and significant part of the annual operating revenue. The principal of an endowment gift is preserved and only a portion of the interest and earnings is used. Endowment gifts are professionally invested and managed to provide income for the school’s operating budget, financial aid, and faculty support in perpetuity. Gifts to the endowment may be of any size and may be designated for a particular purpose.

Yes. Your support makes the difference in securing the future of RPDS. Opportunities for planned giving include bequests, gifts of retirement assets or life insurance, gift annuities, and trust distributions.

Capers is one of the school’s primary fundraising initiatives. Funds raised help support key initiatives such as faculty professional development and student financial aid, which contribute to ensuring sustained excellence at RPDS. We hope that you will choose to participate in and support Capers by purchasing auction items, donating items for the silent or live auctions, volunteering on the Capers committee, or becoming a sponsor.

When you send in your contribution, be sure to let us know that you would like to remain anonymous, and we will be happy to honor your request.

Absolutely. We will be happy to discuss either of these options with you. The honoree or appropriate family member will be notified of the gift, if you wish.

Yes! Matching gifts are an easy way to double your gift to RPDS. Please let us know when you contribute that your company offers matching gifts. Contact your company’s HR Department if you are unsure whether your employer offers a matching gift program.

All contributions are fully tax deductible according to IRS guidelines.

Absolutely! Volunteers play a key role in the life of the school, and we encourage members of the RPDS community to become involved by sharing their time and talents through the Riverside Parents Association. Please click here to explore volunteer opportunities.