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Educating for a Lifetime

ABOUT OUR CAMPAIGN

As part of our historic 125th anniversary, we have launched the "Educating for a Lifetime" campaign, honoring the vital importance of a Sacred Heart education for thousands of students since our founding in 1898. From our earliest RSCJ Mothers to the current faculty and staff, we recognize that to deliver this whole-child experience with a personal commitment of both mind and heart requires a special kind of educator, and we are blessed to have so many in our midst.

The primary goal of this campaign therefore is to support the immediate and future needs of the school, to ensure we attract and retain educators who will continue this vital legacy. We plan to do this by enhancing and building on our existing efforts in the following areas:

Competitive, attractive, and equitable compensation for all our employees
Comprehensive benefits and supplemental perks to support work-life balance
Expanded professional growth programs and offerings each year
Dedicated reserves for emerging needs and future advancements

To educate for a lifetime is both the objective of our work every day and the reflection of a wonderful partnership between our educators, families, students, and RSCJ - past and present. We hope you will consider supporting this critical and timely campaign, and help us ensure future students and families share in this same extraordinary Sacred Heart experience.

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Campaign FAQs

List of 8 frequently asked questions.

What will the campaign support?

Our campaign is intended to support compensation and benefits, professional growth and development, and recruitment and retention of all Sacred Heart educators.
Who do I contact if I have a question?

You can contact Lauren Whittam, Chief Advancement Officer, at lwhittam@shschools.org or 650.454.8342.
Who will this campaign benefit?

All Sacred Heart faculty and staff will benefit from fulfillment of the campaign goals. Investing in our educators will have exponential benefit now and in future.
What is the fundraising goal of the campaign?

We are hoping to raise $40M to achieve these ambitious goals.
How do I participate?

To make a gift or pledge online, please visit our give now page. If you would like to speak with someone about making a stock gift, bequest, or multi-year pledge, please contact Lauren Whittam at lwhittam@shschools.org or 650.454.8342.
What is the duration of the campaign?

This is a two-year campaign; the silent phase was completed during the 2022-2023 school year, and we intend to close the campaign by June 30, 2024.
What is the difference between the Annual Fund and the campaign?

The Annual Fund supports our yearly operating budget, and remains our top priority. The campaign will address our ambitious goals around our educator community, now and in future.
Does this campaign support the endowment?

Unrestricted current-use funds will help us most effectively achieve our goals, but for those interested, there are select endowed funds that support our campaign objectives.