Guide to Giving
Like most independent schools, Woodland depends on the generosity of current families, grandparents, alumni, employees, and corporate matching to balance our operating budget and fund key initiatives. Together, contributions of all sizes support academic excellence today and sustain the long-term financial health of the school.
DONOR APPRECIATION RECEPTION
August 28, 2024
August 28, 2024
Woodland honors donors with cumulative giving of $5,000+ at our annual Donor Appreciation Reception. Held on campus, this cocktail hour gathering highlights the impact of philanthropic giving for our leadership donors.
ANNUAL FUND
October - December 2024
October - December 2024
Each Fall, our full community is invited to support the Annual Fund, which finances 6% of the operating budget and closes the gap between tuition and the full cost of a Woodland education for every student.
STATE OF THE SCHOOL
September 20, 2024
September 20, 2024
All parents are invited to this annual meeting that introduces the Board of Trustees, highlights key accomplishments, presents the school’s financial position, and launches our first fundraising campaign of the year: The Annual Fund.
GALA AND AUCTION
May 3, 2025
In Spring, the Gala & Auction brings our community together to celebrate and to raise funds for key initiatives that go beyond what the Annual Fund makes possible. Each year, school leadership and the Board of Trustees identify the specific priority that Gala & Auction proceeds will support.
QUESTIONS ABOUT GIVING
Questions about giving at Woodland? Please contact Erin Stevenson, Director of Development and Alumni Relations, estevenson@woodland-school.org or 650.285.5226.
You can make your tax-deductible gift by check, credit card, wire or ACH transfer, stock or securities. If you’re eligible for corporate matching, the impact of your gift can be doubled or even tripled when you can give through your employer website or directly to Woodland and submit documentation as instructed by your company’s match program. Each year, Woodland receives nearly $150,000 through corporate matching programs.
Corporate matching funds play a vital role in achieving our fundraising goals. All families are encouraged to contact their employers to inquire about matching programs.