Annual Fund Kick-Off!

Last week we held the kick off for the 2015 Annual Fund, centered around the theme of “Riverstone: A Gateway to the World.” The campaign runs from Monday, October 19 through Friday, November 20. Over the next five weeks, our goal is to raise $200,000 with 100% support from our Board of Trustees, parents and staff, as well as see an increase in alumni participation.

Riverstone parents Kipp and Deborah Martell are this year’s Annual Fund Chairpersons and have worked tirelessly to organize the campaign and create a theme that speaks to the essence of Riverstone and our community. In the first newsletter sent out earlier this week, the Martells discuss the school’s impact on their children and within their family: “Riverstone is a gateway to the world: bringing an international based education and experience to them and a place that broadens our children’s horizon beyond Boise. It prepares them to be a part of the global stage – to participate in it, contribute to it, influence it. Our children have developed a deeper global perspective and understanding so they are more compassionate and aware. Not only do they have an excellent well-rounded base of education, but they have cultivated a world perspective they will take with them confidently through life. And it was nurtured here in Boise, Idaho.”

We hope you feel as strongly as the Martells do about Riverstone. With a short five week campaign, we have tried to make it as easy as possible to participate. All Annual Fund gifts are tax-deductible and may be matched by participating companies. We will be sending out a newsletter every Tuesday during the campaign to share progress and information.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Kathleen Gilton.

Ways you can participate:

• Contribute online here.
• Return your donor envelope with your donation.
• Make a gift of stock and contact Kevin Richmond, Business Director.
• Many employers sponsor corporate matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions that their employees make, truly maximizing your gift to the Annual Fund. Please obtain your company’s matching gift form and send it to Kevin Richmond, Business Director, with your gift.

Thank you for your generosity!