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Location
Playfield
- Oakwood has long planned on building a playing field and track on the northern part of the campus.
- With the addition of the Liberal Arts Building on part of the current playing field, a new field that will meet the needs of upper school athletes and increase opportunities for lower school P.E. students becomes vital.
- The competition field will accommodate soccer, football, track, field hockey, and lacrosse teams.
Support Spreading Our Roots
This campaign is a resounding call to invest in our remarkable school and make it possible for future generations of Oakwood students and faculty to excel and discover, to imagine and pioneer, to lead and transform. We will unite as a community to create an even better Oakwood and amplify our impact on the world—both locally and globally.
Participation by all parents, alumni, and friends will be vital to our success. Please consider supporting Oakwood by making a meaningful gift to Spreading Our Roots. Each gift—no matter the size—makes a difference and moves us closer to achieving our goals.
Major naming rights are available for spaces throughout the Liberal Arts Building, Gymnasium, and Playfields, as well as known and loved existing spaces across the Oakwood campus. This is a wonderful chance to leave your family's legacy on our campus.
Ways to Give
Donor Recognition
Oakwood appreciates all donations, regardless of amount. Individuals who are able to give at higher levels make a tremendous difference and the school provides special recognition. All donations made to the school receive recognition as outlined below. Thank you for your support!
- Head's Circle (Donations of $25,000 and Above)
- Founders' Circle (Donations of $10,000 - $24,999)
- Trustees' Circle (Donations of $5,000 - $9,999)
- Patrons' Circle (Donations of $2,500 - $4.999)
- Spirit Club (Donations of $1,000 - $2,499)
- Hawk Club (Donations up to $999)
- Alumni Giving Club
Head's Circle (Donations of $25,000 and Above)
Founders' Circle (Donations of $10,000 - $24,999)
Trustees' Circle (Donations of $5,000 - $9,999)
Patrons' Circle (Donations of $2,500 - $4.999)
Spirit Club (Donations of $1,000 - $2,499)
Hawk Club (Donations up to $999)
Alumni Giving Club
In honor of Oakwood's 20th Anniversary, we invite all our alumni to make a gift of $20. Each alumni who makes a gift will be recognized on a published Oakwood donor list as well as have his or her name listed on our new Oakwood Alumni Giving Tree. We invite you to make your gift in honor of a faculty or staff member who had a meaningful impact on you while at Oakwood.
Oakwood's alumni are an integral part of our school's legacy. Alumni participation in the school's giving program is confirmation that you continue to believe in Oakwood and take pride in its mission and the value of the education you received during your time here.
*Donors at the Leadership Circle level ($2,500 and above) will be invited to a special recognition event in fall 2019.
**Donors at the Head's Circle level ($25,000 and above) will be invited to a special reception with our Head of School to recognize their generosity.
Donor Bricks & Tiles
As in the past, Oakwood is offering the opportunity to leave a lasting mark on our campus, with the option of purchasing donor bricks and tiles. With your gift of $500, $1,000, $2,500, or $5,000 to Spreading Our Roots, celebrate, honor, or commemorate—the message and the words are up to you!
Please consider making an investment in students' lives which will have both an immediate impact on our current community as well as on generations to come.
With your contribution, you have the opportunity to:
- Commemorate your family’s years at Oakwood
- Give as a graduation gift to a senior
- Recognize a teacher or alumni
- Memorialize a beloved family member or friend
The location for the paving tiles will be determined as we get closer to the completion of our campaign. Brick and tile size are determined by your total campaign gifts to Oakwood. Please contact Melissa Barrow at: mbarrow@oakwoodway.org for the inscription form or with any questions.
Methods of Giving
Please see the many ways below that you can support Oakwood. We encourage pledges during the campaign to maximize your giving over a three or five year period. You will be recognized annually for your full pledge amount on our printed annual report. You may also visit our Ways to Give page for more information.
On behalf of the entire community, thank you for your generosity and participation in giving to Oakwood School!Cash or Credit Card
Donors may make gifts by cash, check, or credit card. You may make your donation online using our secure Make a Donation form. If you would like to make a pledge and arrange for automatic monthly charges to your credit card, please contact Melissa Barrow, Director of Development at mbarrow@oakwoodway.org or 408.782.7177 ext. 255.
Alternatively, you may mail your donation to the school:
Oakwood School
Attn: Development Office
105 John Wilson Way
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Pledges
A multi-year pledge enables you to maximize the impact of your campaign commitment. A payment schedule of 3-5 years is encouraged to help families fulfill their desire of making a most meaningful gift.
To inquire about pledges, please contact Melissa Barrow, Director of Development, at mbarrow@oakwoodway.org or 408.781.7177 ext. 255.
Gifts of Stock
Morgan Stanley
Acct #: 164-078920-089
Morgan Stanley DTC #: 0015
Acct # for A/C: Creative Center of Los Altos dba Oakwood
Contact: Susan Spaugh
Phone: 415.984.6615
Matching Gifts
Many Oakwood families and their friends work for companies that offer a matching gift program. These corporate philanthropy programs vary from company to company, but generally they will match some portion of their employees’ donations to qualified charitable institutions such as schools. As an accredited school and a not-for-profit public benefit corporation, Oakwood qualifies for nearly every corporate matching program.
Oakwood relies on philanthropic giving from parents and the wider community and students benefit from gifts large and small. By taking advantage of your corporate matching gift program, you can maximize the value of your gift at no additional cost. You may contact giving@oakwoodway.org for assistance or more information.
Planned Giving
In addition to gifts of cash or securities, there are a variety of other gift vehicles that enable donors to make larger gifts than would otherwise be possible. Such gifts often generate substantial tax savings and can generate increased income as well. Each of these gifts must be tailored to a donor’s specific situation. Please call the Development Office at 408.782.7177 ext. 255 for more information, as well as consulting with your attorney and other advisors.
Gifts of Real Estate or Appreciated Property
Many donors find it attractive to give appreciated property—homes, other types of real estate, businesses, personal property, etc.—because of the potential tax benefits.
Bequests
The simplest way for donors to arrange for a gift from their estate is to include a bequest provision to Pinewood School in their will.
Life Income Plans
These gift plans allow donors to give assets to Oakwood School while retaining an income for themselves or others. In addition to providing income (often tax-free), these gifts offer a number of tax and other advantages.
Gifts of Life Insurance
Many people own some form of life insurance that was purchased to provide protection that is no longer needed, even though the policy is still in force and may have significant cash value. Such policies can form the basis of a gift to Oakwood School.
Major Gift Naming Opportunities
This is your chance to create a lasting legacy for the future of Oakwood School. There are naming opportunities available at an array of donation levels. Consult the lists below to see where you can leave an indelible mark on our beloved campus. Gifts can be pledged over three to five years to maximize your contribution and the impact you have on Oakwood.
Liberal Arts Building
| Suggested Gift Amount | ||
| Building | $1,000,000 | |
| Theater | $500,000 | |
| Lobby | $250,000 | |
| Visual Arts Studio Classroom | $100,000 | |
| Digital Arts Studio Classroom | $100,000 | |
| Makers Lab | $100,000 | |
| Student Center | $100,000 | |
| Stage | $100,000 | |
| Music Classrooms (2 available) | $75,000 | |
| Drama Classroom | $50,000 | |
| Upper School Liberal Arts Classrooms (7 available) | $50,000 | |
| Dressing Rooms (2 available) | $25,000 | |
| Green Room | $25,000 |
Existing Spaces
| Suggested Gift Amount | ||
| High School Building | $500,000 | |
| Lower School Gym | $500,000 | |
| Office Building | $350,000 | |
| ECE Building | $250,000 | |
| Lower School Building | $250,000 | |
| Middle School Building | $250,000 | |
| Preschool Building | $150,000 | |
| Tennis Courts | $100,000 | |
| Sports Court | $50,000 | |
| Library | $50,000 | |
| Lower School Science Lab | $50,000 | |
| Middle School Science Lab | $50,000 | |
| High School Science Lab | $50,000 | |
| Lower School Classroom | $25,000 | |
| Middle School Classroom | $25,000 | |
| High School Classroom | $25,000 |
Please contact giving@oakwoodway.org if you have questions or would like to participate in supporting this project. Thank you!
