The Office of Stewardship and Development conducts its ongoing "Appeal Program" with Alumni, Alumni Parents, Friends, Businesses and Community partners to practice leadership...

"An influence relationship among leaders and their collaborators who intend real changes."

...through time, talent and treasure to continue our school mission...

"Inspired by the Holy Spirit and guided by Catholic Tradition, we educate our students to develop their potential, thus preparing them to meet the challenges and opportunities of life with wisdom, courage and faith."

 ...rooted in the educational traditions of the Christian Brothers and Notre Dame Sisters.

Through our influence relationship in areas of...

Scholarship/Tuition Assistance  **  Operations  **  Capital  **  Endowment

Roncalli Catholic can continue its strategic planning, implementation, assessment and evaluation for overall school improvement.

PLEASE CLICK ON THE "To Make a Donation...Click Here" BUTTON above to make a credit card donation.

Or click on the links  below to learn more about each of these appeal program opportunities.

Live Jesus in Our Hearts...Forever!

Curt H. Feilmeier, President/Principal & Sr. Margaret Hickey, Director of Stewardship and Development

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TO LEARN MORE ABOUT EACH APPEAL PROGRAM OPPORTUNITY, CLICK ON THE LINK IN THE TABLE BELOW

PLANNED GIFT:  A "Planned Gift" implies that you study your finances over a period of time and plan a gift that will benefit you and your loved ones as well as the students of Roncalli Catholic High School.  A Planned Gift, depending on its kind, provides a number of financial benefits to the donor:

• reduction of estate, income and capital gains taxes

• lifetime income

• partial tax free income

It is always a good idea for you to consult with your tax and/or financial advisors before making a gift.

Ways to Give a "Planned Gift:

• Cash:  The most straightforward of gifts made in currency or with a check, money order, credit card or on-line.  (Fully deductible on Federal Tax return, up to 50% of adjusted gross income.  Proper planning could result in full deduction.)

• Securities:  Appreciated stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and other securities.  (Tax advantages when you have held securities for more than one year and if you donate them before they are sold.)

• Bequest:  A gift by "will" with a specific bequest (particular item), general bequest (name the dollar amount) or residuary bequest (percentage of estate).  The full amount id deductible from your taxable estate.

• Life Insurance:  Name RCHS as the beneficiary of your life insurance policy.  (You may receive an immediate charitable contribution deduction.)

• Financial Accounts:  Arrange to designate RCHS as a beneficiary for a CD, savings account, retirement account, etc.

• Charitable Gift Annuity:  You irrevocably transfer an asset to Roncalli Catholic and the school makes guaranteed, fixed annual payments to you for life, a set percentage of the value of the asset.  When you pass away, the remaining value of the gift is used by Roncalli Catholic.  (Payments are fixed and guaranteed; a part of the annual payment might be tax free.)

Your tax/financial advisors are your best resources for assisting you with a "Planned Gift."

ENDOWMENT:  Roncalli Catholic High School already has an "Endowment" in place.  The principal is invested and the interested is used for student scholarships and tuitions assistance.

SCHOLARSHIP:  Roncalli Catholic has in place over twenty-three scholarships and the number continues to grow.  You can donate to an already existing scholarship or establish your own.  Below are the "general guidelines" to assist you in considering contributing or establishing a scholarship.

Criteria and Policies for Establishing a Scholarship

 100% of our students receive a reduction in the cost of education.  Approximately 75% of our students receive additional tuition assistance through scholarships, work study and our negotiated tuition program.  Establishing a scholarship is a direct opportunity to further provide the opportunity for families to obtain a College Prep Catholic Education from Roncalli Catholic High School.

 Listed below are the questions to consider and assist you in establishing a scholarship for the future of a student.

 NAME:

 1.      What will the name of the scholarship be?

 TYPE OF SCHOLARSHIP:

 2.      Will this be an annual scholarship?

3.      Will this be an endowed scholarship?

4.      Or will this be a one-time scholarship award?

 AMOUNT:  ($500 minimum)

5.      If this is to be an annual scholarship, what is the amount that would be awarded?

6.      If this is to be an endowed scholarship, what is the endowed amount and what is the amount to be distributed on a yearly basis?

7.      If this is a one-time scholarship, what is the amount to be awarded?

 CRITERIA:

 8.      What criteria would you like to be considered for this scholarship?  Examples include:  1) Grades, 2) Financial need, 3) Involvement in Activities, 4) Academic interests, 5) Grade level, 6) Gender, 7) Student from a certain parish or area of the city, 8) Race, 9) Other

 SELECTION:

 9.      Do you want to be included in the application, review and selection process? 

PRESENTATION:

 10.  Do you want to present the scholarship through participation in our annual Awards Assembly?

MATCHING GIFTS:  Hundreds of companies offer "Matching Gifts" to secondary schools.  When you make a gift to Roncalli Catholic, your company matches the gift, 1 to 1, 2 to 1, or 3 to 1.  All you do is ask your company if it has a "Matching Gift" policy and if so, fill out the necessary form and attach it to your gift.  Examples of companies that currently run "Matching Gifts" programs include (Contact the Development Office for a full list): 

CSG Systems, Inc.

First Data

Marsh & McLeannan Companies, Inc.

Microsoft Matching Gifts Program

Mutual of Omaha

Schering-Plough Foundation

Tenet Healthcare Foundation

Union Pacific Corporation

Western Union Foundation

GIFTS IN KIND:  "Gifts in Kind" are services or items such as office furniture and supplies, hardware and software equipment, building supplies, labor on projects, etc.  Roncalli Catholic's current "Wish List" of "Gifts in Kind" include: (Update coming soon)

PRAYER AND MEMORIAL ASSOCIATIONS:  Celebrate the special occasions of family members or friends; celebrate the memory of loved ones who have died; be remembered daily in the prayer, masses and good works of Roncalli Catholic High School staff and students.  To enter a loved one into either Association, please email Sr. Margaret Hickey at mhickey@roncallicatholic.org or phone at (402) 571-7670.

ANNUAL APPEAL DRIVE:  In the Fall and Spring of each year, Roncalli Catholic invites our parents, alums and friends to pledge their financial support with a long-term or one-time gift.  The annual appeal drive supports the general fund for the current school year.

CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION:  Over the years Roncalli Catholic has completed renovations projects that have totaled $2,783.000.  Some examples of these completed projects include the Al McMahon Chapel, Family & Consumer Science Classroom, Locker Rooms, Lied Center for Arts and Humanities, Electrical and HVAC systems and field improvements to the football/soccer and baseball fields.  Currently, Roncalli Catholic is not currently conducting a "Major" campaign, however specific projects are underway to contribute to the overall improvement of school facilities.  These specific projects include:

• Building of the Baseball Press Box (with Sound System)

• Notre Dame Auditorium Renovation

• Pave the Way Project - "Tear out Existing Track Phase"

If interested in participating any of these projects whether through time, talent or treasure, please contact Mr. Curt H. Feilmeier, President/Principal.  Email:  cfeilmeier@roncallicatholic.org / Phone:  (402) 571-7670.

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Last updated on June 28, 2007