SUPPORTING THE DENVER WALDORF SCHOOL
The Denver Waldorf School awakens and inspires student’s critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and artistic expression, preparing them to bring relevant contributions to the world. Embracing the responsibility that we are stewards of humanity and the environment, by contributing to The Denver Waldorf School you will contribute to the stewardship of Waldorf Education, social renewal and strengthen our community.
Donate to Annual Giving and you will support DWS for today’s operational needs. Contribute to Facility Improvements and support DWS for tomorrow. Make a gift to the Endowment and you will help secure the future of The Denver Waldorf School.
The Denver Waldorf School Inspires…
As parents, teachers and staff at The Denver Waldorf School, we aspire to become a source of inspiration for the children in our community through our knowledge, actions and experience.
But more often, it is we, the adults, who are inspired by the children. Our wish to you this season is that you will be inspired to join us in supporting their continued growth.
Make a contribution today to The Denver Waldorf School and help us inspire.
If you have questions about annual giving or other types of giving, please contact:
Hannah Ronan-Daniell
Advancement Coordinator
303-777-0531 x 107
advancement@denverwaldorf.org
The Denver Waldorf School Tax ID
84-0717615
Judy Lucas, Former Administrative Director
ANNUAL GIVING
2018-2019 Annual Giving Levels – The Light Within
Incandescent Legacy Circle – $50,000+
Blazing Society – $20,000 – $49,999
Resplendent Supporters – $10,000 – $19,999
Luminous Builders – $5,000 – $9,999
Spirited Benefactors – $2,500 – $4,999
Gleaming Patrons – $1,500 – $2,499
Vibrant Friends – $1,000 – $1,499
Shooting Stars – $500 – $999
Shimmering Fellows – $1 – $499
Gifts
Though you may have nothing
Give of that
For giving provides you everything.
Annual charitable giving enables The Denver Waldorf School to attract and retain the best teachers, staying competitive in the market place.
Annual charitable giving helps keep tuition affordable, allowing The Denver Waldorf School to be as accessible as possible to all.
The Colorado Child Care Contribution Credit can be taken on your 2018 Colorado income taxes for all unrestricted annual gifts.
Checks
Please send checks made payable to The Denver Waldorf School:
The Denver Waldorf School
Development Office
2100 S. Pennsylvania St.
Denver, CO 80210
DINING & GROCERY CARDS PROGRAM
Feed Your Family, Feed Your School
It simply doesn’t get any easier to support The Denver Waldorf School than to participate in our Feed Your Family, Feed Your School grocery and dining card program.
Anyone can be part of the program: parents, extended family, neighbors and friends. The Denver Waldorf School receives 5% of the value of all grocery and dining cards sold through this program. If your family purchased $50 per week of grocery and/or dining cards, the result would be a $130 donation by the end of the year. If every family in the school participated at that level, our school would receive an additional $32,500 annually. Those outside the school are also encouraged to participate.
Buying Grocery Certificates
Ordering your cards:
- Place your order by e-mailing community@denverwaldorf.org with your order.
Paying for your cards:
- Check or Cash: email community@denverwaldorf.org with your order and pay when you pick up.
- Credit Card: call or email the development office at 303-777-0531 x 128 or email community@denverwaldorf.org (please do not e-mail confidential credit card numbers).
Receiving your cards
- Have them mailed to you. Please let us know your address. Please expect your cards in 4 – 5 business days ($2.00 shipping & handling fee will be applied to the total order).
- Pick them up at the school. Please call Woody at x.128 before dropping by.
Shop Online
You also have the option to purchase and print select eCards right from your home! Once you create a Shop with Scrip account online and enroll in the electronic funds transfer system Presto Pay, you may browse through hundreds of Scrip Now! brands that are available to be purchased and printed from home. Also available through the Shop with Scrip program is the ability to reload gift cards such as Whole Foods and Starbucks already purchased through The Denver Waldorf School.
Enrollment Code: ABCBD65114L54
If you wish to print eCards immediately after purchase, you must enroll in Presto Pay. Any orders purchased without Presto Pay will be cancelled.
DONATE YOUR CAR OR VEHICLE
Cars for Education
Donate your car, boat, recreational vehicle, airplane or any other vehicle or mode of transportation!
There are benefits for you and The Denver Waldorf School. It’s easy and hassle free, so get started today! Please fill out the form below.
Donate a VehicleDirect any questions to Matt Woodhull, Community Development Coordinator, at 303-777-0531 x. 128 or community@denverwaldorf.org
FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES
AmazonSmile
Do you like to shop online? Are you an AmazonPrime member? Support The Denver Waldorf School while you shop at smile.amazon.com. When first visiting AmazonSmile, you will be prompted to select a charitable organization from almost one million eligible organizations. In order to browse or shop at AmazonSmile, you must first select The Denver Waldorf School. For eligible purchases at AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to The Denver Waldorf School.
MightyNest
MightyNest for Schools is an internet shopping fundraiser. It’s simple because it engages our school community in healthy, mindful living first. Once you sign up, you can shop at your convenience for healthy everyday items with 15% of their purchase going to The Denver Waldorf School. Members can choose from hand-picked household essentials that are better for their health and the planet. MightyNest carries products for active, healthy families including kitchen items, lunch gear, toys, baby products, cleaning supplies and personal care products. So go to schools.mightynest.com and search for The Denver Waldorf School today!
Box Tops for Education
Box Tops for Education is a program started by General Mills which helps communities provide kids the tools needed for success by generating cash schools can use for what they need most. There are hundreds of participating products in 42 food and non-food categories that carry Box Tops on their packages. Each Box Tops clip is worth 10 cents. It’s simple. Buy the products; clip the Box Tops; send the Box Tops to school!
Start clipping today and bring your box tops to the Front Desk!
You may also support the school at several of our community events.
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Halloween Journey and Fall Fest – Oct. 31st
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Holiday Fair – Nov. 30th & Dec. 1st
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Annual Gala – March 30th – Seawell Ballroom at DCPA
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May Fest – May 10th
Please contact Kimberly Martin at 303-777-0531 x.143 or events@denverwaldorf.org
GRANDPARENTS & SIGNIFCANT ELDERS
The love and wisdom you bring to the young people in your life is respected and needed. The Denver Waldorf School believes that it takes the entire family and the entire community to raise the next generation. We need and want you to be part of the Waldorf community, bringing your wisdom and support to the lives of many.
Sign up to get periodic communications about events and receive invitations to experience The Denver Waldorf School.
OTHER WAYS TO GIVE
Time, Talent and Committee Volunteering
In order for the school to be a success, it requires the support of the entire community, and at The Denver Waldorf School there is always something going on. As students come back to school for another year, the seniors head out for a camping trip. During Thanksgiving Break the school is transformed into a winter wonderland. Throughout the year, parents and staff members stay up late discussing the future of DWS in one of the school’s many committees.
There are many volunteer opportunities at The Denver Waldorf School throughout the year. The Denver Waldorf community is comprised of generous, knowledgeable, and talented individuals; a valuable resource the school can use. As parents, teachers and staff, we aspire to become a source of inspiration for the children in our community through our knowledge, actions and experience.
Consider giving to The Denver Waldorf School with your time and talents, and when you do please fill out a time sheet.
Credit Card or Electronic Bank Transfer
All gifts to The Denver Waldorf School can be made via credit card or electronic bank transfer which will be processed through Giving First a program of the Community First Foundation. Simply click the Donate Now button below to make your gift online through the secure process. Call the Development Office at 303-777-0531 ext. 107 if you need additional assistance.
Stock Transfer
Making a gift to The Denver Waldorf School using appreciated stock or property can be beneficial to both The Denver Waldorf School and you. Call us for the guidelines and to make arrangements for transferring publicly traded securities to DWS, 303-777-0531 ext. 107.
Matching Gifts
Many corporations and businesses will match your contribution to DWS. If your employer has a Matching Gifts Program, ask for a form from the human resource office then complete and return it The Denver Waldorf School Development Office.
United Way
You can make contributions to DWS through the United Way. Just designate The Denver Waldorf School as the recipient when making your annual United Way pledge at your office or workplace.