Planned Giving
Planned gifts are transformative contributions made during your lifetime or through your estate, allowing you to align your financial goals with your passion for education. Options include charitable gift annuities, lead trusts, bequests, or gifts of stocks, all of which can benefit Sussex School and its endowment while providing potential tax advantages, including the Montana Endowment Tax Credit.
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Sussex School has been fortunate to receive significant planned gifts over the years, which have strengthened our endowment and ensured long-term support for our mission.
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Explore the specific funds within our endowment below. Interested in helping us grow our endowment? Contact our Advancement Manager to learn more!
Giving Options at Sussex
General undesignated giving allows Sussex School to direct resources where they're needed most, supporting immediate priorities, new opportunities, and programs that benefit our students, teachers, and community. Your generosity helps us adapt and thrive in a dynamic educational landscape.
General Gift
​Planned giving allows you to create a lasting impact by including Sussex School in your financial or estate plans. These thoughtful contributions—such as bequests, charitable gift annuities, or stock donations—help secure the future of our programs and community while offering potential tax benefits.
Planned Giving
Business sponsorships for events are a powerful way to support Sussex School while showcasing your company’s commitment to education and community. Your sponsorship funds vital programs and events, offering meaningful visibility to our engaged network of families and supporters.
Business Sponsorships
Designated Giving
Designated giving allows you to make a meaningful impact by directing your gift to a specific area that aligns with your passions and priorities. At Sussex School, we are proud to offer five established designated funds that support vital aspects of our community:
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The Arts: Enhance creative expression and fund programs, supplies, and performances that inspire our students.
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The Outdoors: Support experiential learning and outdoor education activities that foster resilience and a love for nature.
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Technology: Equip students and teachers with the tools needed to thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
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Social Emotional Learning: Promote well-being by funding initiatives that nurture empathy, communication, and emotional resilience.
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Building & Facilities: Help us maintain and improve the spaces where our students learn, grow, and thrive.
Do you have something more specific in mind? Let us know! We’re happy to work with you to ensure your gift aligns with your vision.
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To make a designated gift, please contact our Advancement Manager. Together, we can create a lasting impact where it matters most to you.
Support Sussex School
When you give to Sussex School, you join a community dedicated to making a difference. Your generosity directly impacts our teachers and students while also helping families access the unique education Sussex offers. Your support is a testament to your belief in the value of a Sussex education—preparing students to thrive in an ever-changing world.
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This year, our students have flourished—embarking on new projects, deepening their understanding of the world, and embracing the values of critical thinking, creativity, courage, and citizenship that define a Sussex education. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we’ve been able to continue offering exceptional learning experiences, upgrade
our campus facilities, and provide the resources that inspire our students to act compassionately and engage fully with the world around them.
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But there is more we can do—and that’s where you come in. When you donate, it means:
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Tomorrow, one of our teachers will have the opportunity to enroll in professional learning so they can sustain and grow their skills.
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This year, we can create dynamic, collaborative experiences like the collaborative showcase, where last year the first and second grades blew everyone's minds with their research and understanding of the brain!
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In the future, your donation will enable us to have a school that truly is a leader in progressive education- one where wonder and possibility become reality.
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We invite you to make a meaningful gift and help us continue nurturing the thinkers, doers, and changemakers of tomorrow. Whether it’s $25, $100, or more, your contribution is an investment in the bright futures of our children and the continued excellence of our school. Thank you for being an integral part of the Sussex School community. Together, we can continue to inspire and empower the next generation.
Business Sponsorships
Partnering with Sussex School through business sponsorships is a meaningful way to support our mission while gaining valuable visibility for your company. Your sponsorship helps us create vibrant community events, enhance educational experiences, and provide opportunities for our students to grow and thrive.
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We offer a variety of sponsorship opportunities throughout the year, including:
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Theater Productions: Support our talented student performers and bring their creativity to life on stage. Your sponsorship helps fund costumes, sets, lighting, and other production needs while showcasing your business to our engaged audiences.
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The Fall Fling: Be part of this festive community gathering that brings together Sussex families, staff, and supporters. Sponsorships contribute to the success of the event and offer your business a chance to shine.
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Ecothon: Join us in championing environmental stewardship by sponsoring our annual Ecothon. This beloved event inspires students to engage in outdoor activities while raising funds to support environmental initiatives at Sussex.
These are just a few examples of the many ways your business can make a difference through sponsorship. Whether it’s supporting one of our signature events or another initiative, we’ll work with you to align your sponsorship with your goals and values.
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To learn more or explore sponsorship opportunities, please contact our Advancement Manager. Together, we can create memorable events and lasting impact for our community.
Contact our Advancement Manager
To learn more about making a designated gift, becoming a business sponsor, or planning a legacy gift, please contact our Advancement Manager, Carol Schwartz. We’re here to help align your generosity with the areas that matter most to you.
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Carol Schwartz, Advancement Manager
Email: advancement@sussexschool.org
Phone: 406-549-8327 ex. 101
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