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Philanthropy plays a significant role at La Jolla Country Day School. For 97 years, we have benefited greatly from the support of parents, alumni, grandparents, board of trustees, faculty, staff and friends who continue to invest in excellence and lifelong learning.
Your philanthropy is the distinguishing factor between a good school and an exceptional school, providing resources that support top-quality programs and excellent faculty. LJCDS is grateful for our community and invites you to learn more about ways to become part of this tradition of giving.
MAKE A GIFT
Your gift helps us fulfill our mission to prepare individuals for a lifetime of intellectual exploration, personal growth and social responsibility.
I give back to Country Day first and foremost as an acknowledgment that the school had a meaningful effect on shaping the trajectory of my life and the person I’ve become.
Greatest need dollars support virtually every area of LJCDS and every member of our community is encouraged to contribute a meaningful gift.
Blue Bash
LJCDS’s signature fundraising gala raises money for financial assistance, professional development, the endowment and Parents Association activities. The annual event takes place in March and includes a cocktail reception, silent and live auction, dinner, raise-a-paddle and musical entertainment.
Tuition Assistance
Gifts to support tuition assistance allows LJCDS to enroll highly motivated and talented students of strong character, regardless of their ability to pay full tuition, creating a diverse and enriching learning environment.
Additional Priorities
There are numerous ways to support LJCDS, and with such a myriad of student programs, there is a funding need that needs you.
Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement
(858) 453-3440 x273
Lindsay McCreary
Director of Philanthropy
(858) 453-3440 x285
Lilli-Mari Andresen
Major Gifts Officer
(858) 453-3440 x297
Katelyn Sigeti '06
Philanthropy Manager, Alumni Programs
(858) 453-3440 x178
Ryan Isaac
Leadership Gifts Officer
(858) 453-3440 x280
Amy Schwager
Annual Giving Manager
(858) 453-3440 x465
Shannon Merrill
Philanthropy Manager, Operations
(858) 453-3440 x157
Joslynn Burkett '01
Philanthropy Assistant
(858) 453-3440 x 327
La Jolla Country Day School is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, tax ID# 95-1875978. Donations to the school are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law.