History of Philanthropy
We believe a Providence Day education will empower students to reach their highest personal potential and make a positive impact on their community and the world. This important work requires continued support. The Board of Trustees has deemed four fundraising priorities important to the health and longevity of the school: the Annual Fund, the Endowment, capital projects, and planned giving.
We are grateful to our supporters who have made PD one of their philanthropic priorities. Every gift is an investment in our mission, our students and their teachers, and PD is grateful for each one.
- In 1987, Providence Day launched the Soaring to the Future Campaign. This initiative provided our campus with the McMahon Fine Arts Center which opened in 1990.
- From 1995-1997, Providence Day was in a capital campaign called The Campaign for Providence Day School which built the Dickson-Hemby Technology Center. This $4.2 million initiative was responsible for adding several science labs, computer labs, and the 125-seat Mosack-Lee Lecture Hall to campus.
- From 1998-2003 Providence Day raised funds to support the Tomorrow Begins Today Campaign. Not only did the $15.5 million effort support the construction of the Thompson-Jones Library and the Mosack Athletic Center, but it also supported the school’s endowment and Annual Fund.
- In 2005, the Building the Foundations for Life Campaign raised $2.35 million to make significant improvements to the Brinkley Family Dining Hall as well as the McMahon Fine Arts Center.
- In December 2018, Providence Day concluded the Charging Forward Campaign. This five-year comprehensive campaign raised more than $27.8 million and was the largest fundraising initiative in school history. This campaign provided our campus with the DeMayo Gateway Center, the Levine Academic Center, and a two-story parking deck. It also doubled the school’s endowment and supported the growth of the Annual Fund.