Giving

As with all leading independent college-preparatory schools, Cape Henry Collegiate depends on the support and active involvement of our entire community. Cape Henry's superior education is made possible, in part, through the generosity of our Trustees, parents, alumni, faculty and staff, grandparents, and friends of the School. From our outstanding teachers, advanced technology, athletic and visual and performing arts opportunities, to our renowned Nexus Global Studies program, Cape Henry Collegiate is committed to providing the best educational experiences possible for our students. We hope you will join us!

Cape Henry Collegiate is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) institution. All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Why I Give…

Discover the Many Ways to Support Cape Henry

The Cape Henry Fund (Annual Giving)

One hundred percent of the money raised for the Cape Henry Fund goes directly into the current year’s operating budget. The Cape Henry Fund supports academics, technology, sports teams, music and arts programs, Nexus Global Studies, need-based tuition assistance, as well as special programs, visiting speakers, community service, and the day-to-day costs associated with running and maintaining our facilities and campus. The giving drive for the Cape Henry Fund begins in July of each year with letters and continues with brochures and phone calls in the fall to all Cape Henry constituents, concluding June 30. All school constituents are contacted each year to contribute to the Cape Henry Fund.

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Capital Campaign

A capital campaign is an ongoing process of fundraising over a designated period of time for specific goals. The capital goals in recent years have been to construct The Sims Lower School, The Hirschbiel Center for the Arts, the Preston Scot Creech Fitness Center, and The Sparks Science and Technology Center. More recently, the Bridge to the Future campaign has supported enhancements to The Perry Library, and the McDonnell Family Entrance, and the cafeteria, and the addition of the Creech Family Stadium and a beautiful turf field on Trinder Field. Naming opportunities are available, and pledges made to the capital campaign may be spread over multi-year periods.

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Planned Giving

Planned Giving is the organized effort to secure long term commitments through various forms of deferred gifts. Sound personal financial and estate planning concepts are used to help individual donors plan their gifts in the most tax-wise way. Such gifts may be unrestricted or restricted to a donor's area of interest. All Cape Henry constituents are eligible to make a planned gift.

Endowment

Endowment is a part of Planned Giving. Endowment funds are invested to produce income to supplement the school's operating costs or to support a purpose designated by the donor. In addition to the Cape Henry family, foundations and corporations are contacted to help build the School's endowment. Gifts may be either current or deferred gifts. The Bridge to the Future campaign raised gifts to endowment from donors who wish to help support the future of the School.

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Fundraising Events

Cape Henry Collegiate hosts a number of fundraising events throughout the school year. The Race at the Cape, in October, is a 5K and one-mile fun run for the Cape Henry community and Hampton Roads runners and walkers. At the end of January, our biggest fundraiser, the Grand Auction is held in the Alfred T. Taylor Field House and features a silent and live auction, dinner, and entertainment. Then in the spring, we host the annual Scot Creech Classic Golf Tournament at the Cavalier Golf and Yacht Club. Proceeds from these events support academics, athletics, arts, special initiatives and programs for our students. We offer sponsorship opportunities for all three events.

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