Supporting the Campaign

To keep pace with the 21st century and plan for the future, St. Margaret’s must expand and improve its facilities and resources. Tuition dollars support the curriculum, but tuition does not construct buildings. Since 1979, members of our school community have given generously, in addition to tuition and annual fund, to build the school we have today. Now it is our turn to move St. Margaret’s forward and honor the commitment of those who have gone before us with the Building on the Promise campaign.

Donor Giving Options

Donors may pledge to support the capital campaign over a period of time:

  • All pledges must be in writing
  • Pledges may be received for up to five years
  • Donor recognition will be granted when 50% of an applicable pledge has been paid.

Donors to the campaign may make their gifts by:

  • Check
  • Credit card
  • Gifts of publicly traded securities
  • Gifts of real and personal property
  • A paid up life insurance policy
  • Any of the regularly recognized charitable gift planning vehicles (CRT, Trust, Annuity, etc.).

Gifts to St. Margaret’s are tax deductible in accordance with IRS regulations. All gifts and/or pledges to the campaign will be promptly acknowledged, will be applied to the donor’s stated purpose and will be recognized according to the policies and practices established by the Board. All gifts of real and personal property and of closely held stock are subject to approval by the St. Margaret’s Board of Trustees.

Donor Wall Recognition

In addition to “Naming Opportunities” for buildings and facilities all donors will be recognized on the Donor Wall. The following are recognition levels for cumulative giving to St. Margaret’s Episcopal School and Church capital campaigns:

Founders      $5,000,000+

Pillars           $1,000,000+

Keystones    $ 750,000+

Architects    $ 500,000+

Builders        $ 250,000+

How To Give

Please contact the Advancement Office if you would like to support the Building on the Promise capital campaign at
(949) 661-0108 ext 318 or Stephen.Harrington@smes.org.