Development

“Providing Quality Catholic Education for over 50 Years”
Lourdes has graduated over 8700 young men and women since 1962.  During their years at Lourdes, these students are part of our proud tradition of excellence in education where students achieve their fullest potential; spiritually, intellectually, physically and emotionally.  These same students, now alumnae, and our parents and friends help us continue this tradition of excellence through their guidance, service and financial support.
 
Your gift to Our Lady of Lourdes High School makes these accomplishments possible.  You are an important partner in our mission to bring Catholic education to all. 

Ways to give:

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Cash gifts:

Gifts of check or credit provide immediate support.

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Pledge Gifts:

By making a series of check or credit card payments you may find that you are able to increase the amount of your total gift.

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Gifts of Stock:

Gifts of appreciated securities offer significant tax advantages and are easy to arrange. Credit is given and tax deduction is allowed for the mean value of the stock on the   day it is transferred to Our Lady of Lourdes High School.

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Matching Gifts:

Your gift can effortlessly be doubled, or sometimes tripled, by taking advantage of corporate matching gift programs often available to employees and retirees. Contact your company’s human resources department for more information and the necessary form to forward to OLL.

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Planned Gifts:

Many individuals find that they can leave a substantial legacy to OLL through a bequest provision, a life income gift, or a trust, to name a few. All types of planned gifts offer substantial tax advantages to the donor.

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Honor & Memorial Gifts:

OLL is pleased to accept gifts in honor or memory of members of the school community. Please designate as such when sending your contribution to the school.

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Endowments:

  An Endowment is a contribution made with the intention that the initial gift remain whole and that only the interest is used during any year. The original intent of the gift therefore continues in perpetuity.  Endowments are often established to accomplish a purpose designated by the donor. Endowment funds also provide Lourdes with the sense of security against potential financial difficulties.

The need is real. Your contributions are immeasurable. Please consider making—or increasing your gift to Our Lady of Lourdes High School today!

For further information on how you can give please contact:

Christine Kolosky
Director of Development and Alumni Affairs
Our Lady of Lourdes High School
131 Boardman Road
Poughkeepsie, New York 12603
845-463-0400, ext. 1005
koloskyc at ollchs dot org

Please join us at any of our annual fundraising events in our Lourdes Community:

Divine Tastes (Food & Wine Tasting) – April 16, 2011
Golf Classic - June, 2012 (TBD)