You may have received our Annual Fund brochure in the mail recently or perhaps one of our students called you to talk about our Annual Appeal. Every year we turn to our supporters to help carry out the mission of our school. Your donation directly supports the education of seminarians and lay men and women who will take leadership in the Church and in society. Without your gift to the School, we cannot continue the work of education that is so vital to our future. We know that you have many demands on your money, but as the year winds down we come to you with hope that you and your families or friends will consider donating to our school.
Like most institutions of higher learning, the DSPT operating costs are only partially covered by tuition. For every effort that goes into the formation of seminarians and lay students at DSPT, only 40% of the expense is covered by tuition. The remainder, approximately $15,000 per student per year, is made up for by your generous contributions to the Annual Fund. Take advantage of the tax deduction for this calendar year and submit your donation no later than December 31, 2008.
Your generous gifts to the Annual Fund will contribute to a few of our most important initiatives:
- Academic excellence – Your gift to the Annual Fund will go directly toward the development of new academic programs, and help provide continuing education to our faculty.
- Scholarships – In order to attract the very best students, we must be able to offer competitive scholarship packages. We recently lost a wonderful candidate to another college who offered more substantial scholarship money.
- Intellectual community – The students at DSPT are being prepared to engage in a vital dialogue that crosses boundaries of religion and political or cultural beliefs. With your help we can continue to host renowned philosophers and theologians as guest speakers providing a venue for this important encounter.
- Direct gifts – You may mail your donation to DSPT Advancement, 2301 Vine Street, Berkeley, CA 94708-1816 or give online at www.dspt.edu/docs/splash/contribute.asp.
- Matching gifts – Ask your employer about matching your contribution.
- Endowments – Gifts can be designated for scholarship, fellowship, specific programs, or faculty positions.
- Planned Giving – Include DSPT in your estate planning.
- Charitable Gift Annuity – Call (510) 883-2085 to learn more.
Use Giving Cart This Holiday Season
Did you know that you can support DSPT through your online purchases of holiday gifts or travel? By going through http://www.givingcart.com/ and selecting the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology as your cause, a percentage of each of your purchases goes to support DSPT. Participating stores include 1-800-Flowers, Travelocity, Orbitz, Lands End, iTunes, and more!
