To keep the tuition at St. Matthew School accessible,
we raise funds through several different events and activities.
Our expectation is that all school families participate
in all fundraising.  For a clearer picture of each fundraiser,
we have created a brief outline of each program and event.

Annual School Fund Drive:
Goal: $100,000 and 100% Participation
When:
Pledge Drive: September 30- October 31, 2010
Event runs from July 1, 2010-June 30, 2011
Endowment Soiree: To Be Announced
Benefits: 
Bridging the Gap (School's Operating Budget for current year)
Tuition Aid (to fulfill requests for current year)
Doris Rutzel Endowment
Fr. William Power Endowment for Tuition Aid
Who Participates:
Current school families. parishioners, alumni, Grandparents & Grandfriends,
corporations through Matching Gifts, businesses and friends of St. Matthew School
Who Coordinates:  ASFD Chariperson, Development Director and Development Committee.

Annual School Auctions:
Goal: $100,000 and 100% Participation
When: 
Fall/Winter Procurement
Family Auction, March 3, 2011
Gala Auction, March 5, 2011
Benefits:
School's Operating Budget, Teacher's Wish Lists,
Fund-An-Item (a specific item or program each year)
Who Participates:   All school families are asked to donate and procure items
as well as volunteer to host the events Current parents, parishioners, Alumni,
Grandparents & Grandfriends, local businesses and friends of
St. Matthew School attend the auctions.
Who Coordinates:   Auction Chairpersons, the Auction Committee, and Parent's Club.

$ C R I P : (pronounced, scrip)
Goal: $35,000 and 100% Participation
When:  Year-Round
Benefits: School's Operating Budget, St. Vincent dePaul Society, and Technology Budget
Who Participates: Current school families. parishioners, alumni, Grandparents & Grandfriends,
and any friends of St. Matthew School who wish to support the program.
Who Coordinates:   $ C R I P Coordinator, Parent Volunteers and Parent's Club

Innisbrook Gifts and Wrap:
Goal: $7,000 sales/$3500 profit
When:  September 3-17, 2010
Benefits:  Special events at school with local performing arts groups and educational
organizations as well as extracurricular activities
Who Participates:  School families and parishioners
Who Coordinates:    Gift Wrap Coordinator and Parent's Club

Labels & Boxtops for Education
Goal:  125,000 points (labels) and $500 (BoxTops)
When: Year round
Benefits:  Teachers and students have access to equipment,  such as TVs and DVD players,
musical instruments, etc.
Who Participates: School families and parishioners
Who Coordinates:  Parent Volunteer Coordinator

Questions? Contact Judy Shafer: jshafer@stmatthewseattle.com or 206-362-2785 ext 4