A Tradition of Giving

 Advancement is a new and growing department for many of today's institutions.  Universities, high schools, elementary schools, and non-profit organizations have realized there must be a department that can focus on institutional advancement and financial security for the future.

 The job of the Development Department at Driscoll is to look toward the future and create and maintain programs that can ensure the financial success of the school.  Part of that task involves organizing major fundraisers and fundraising drives.  Another part involves reaching out to the community and to our alumni.

 The faculty and staff at Driscoll provide a college-preparatory instructional program in the Lasallian tradition that is committed to the intellectual, religious, physical and social development of every student.

 The challenge, however, for the Catholic school and especially Driscoll, is to offer an affordable tuition rate while maintaining the standards of excellence. We must ensure that Driscoll remains accessible and affordable to all those families who want their child to receive a Catholic and Lasallian education.  To this end, we must rely on the ability of those in a financial position to give, to invest in Driscoll and Catholic education and, for those who cannot give financially, to give of their time and talents.

 With tuition covering only a portion of the school's expenses, annual giving is the vital link between making the dreams for our students a reality. The Driscoll Annual Fund is the highest funding priority, supporting academic programs, athletics, fine arts, technology, libraries, extra -curricular opportunities, faculty salaries, financial aid and more - everything that makes Driscoll great.

 The Driscoll Annual Fund is the total amount of money raised each year (July 1 through June 30) that supplements tuition revenue for the Operating Budget.  It does not include capital expenditures.  The annual goal is $75,000.  Over 4000 families and businesses will be receiving information about the Driscoll Fund throughout the year.