Other Ways to Support
Other Ways to Support
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Connect with Your Classmates
Reach out to your former classmates and encourage them to reconnect with each other and with Oldfields School. By fostering a strong sense of community we strengthen our network of support for the School.
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Become a Class Agent
Serve as a liaison between your graduating class and the School, encouraging classmates to get involved in the campaign and organizing class-specific fundraising efforts. Your role as a class representative is vital in fostering a sense of unity and collective support.
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Show your Oldfields Spirit!
Herky's School Store is online, making it easy to get favorite Oldfields sweatshirts, T-shirts, and more. By wearing your Oldfields gear, you not only show your school pride, but also help advertise and attract future students.
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Stewardship of the Oldfields Campus
Help us identify opportunities that support our responsible stewardship of our beautiful campus and diversify our revenue sources.
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Spread the Word
Help us in recruiting talented students to join our community. Support admissions and refer a student. Share your personal story with friends, family, and fellow alumnae. Stay connected through our Facebook and Instagram pages, and be sure to share our posts! Together, we can amplify our message and exceed our admissions and fundraising goals.
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Join a Committee
Become an integral part of our alumnae support team, where you'll work alongside other dedicated volunteers to strategize, plan, and execute initiatives to support Oldfields. Whether you have experience in fundraising, event planning, marketing, preservation, or admissions recruiting, there's a place for you to make a significant contribution to our efforts.
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IRA Charitable Rollover and Required Minimum Distributions (RMD)
If you are 70½ years old or older, you can take advantage of a simple way to benefit Oldfields School and receive tax benefits in return. You can give up to $100,000 from your IRA directly to a qualified charity such as ours without having to pay income taxes on the money.
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Designate Oldfields School as your Charitable Beneficiary
Maximize your charitable impact and minimize your taxes. Gifts of appreciated securities can provide essential resources for the School's future while offering potential tax benefits for you and your family.
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Join the Green and White Unite Campaign Committee
Become an integral part of our team, where you'll work alongside dedicated volunteers to strategize, plan, and execute fundraising initiatives. Whether you have experience in fundraising, event planning, marketing, or admissions recruiting, there's a place for you to make a significant contribution to our efforts.
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Be a Pathways Speaker
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Include Oldfields School in Your Estate Planning
Consider leaving a legacy of support for Oldfields School by including us in your estate planning. Planned gifts, such as bequests and charitable trusts can leave a lasting legacy of support for our future. An excellent way for you to support Oldfields’ mission is to leave the School a bequest in your will, living trust or with a codicil. One significant benefit of making a gift by bequest is that it allows you to continue to use the property you will leave to the School during your life. Another benefit is that you are able to leave a lasting legacy.