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JCDS Fund

JCDS Fund

The JCDS Fund is the fundraising priority at our school. Your annual donation to the JCDS Fund provides additional support for innovation and growth while allowing us to address new opportunities. The flexibility of the JCDS Fund ensures our ability to provide significant enhancements and resources to grow Jacksonville Country Day School's distinctive excellence in elementary education.

JCDS Fund FAQ

List of 6 items.

  • Why should I give?

    JCDS is your school – as a parent, former parent, grandparent, alumni or friend. Our school was founded to provide an exceptional learning environment and your contributions have helped make JCDS the leader in education that it is. The generosity of our community continues to ensure that our students and faculty have what they need to be a part of a transformational learning environment.
  • Who contributes?

    We are grateful for the support of parents, grandparents, alumni and friends who choose to take an active role in our school by investing in JCDS through their gifts to the JCDS Fund.
  • How much should I contribute?

    Every contribution is important. We ask all members of our JCDS community to support the JCDS Fund at a level commensurate with their ability to give and their belief in the School's mission. Dedication to excellence carries a high price, so Jacksonville Country Day School encourages its families to make the school a philanthropic priority.

    Following are our Donor Circle levels. All Leadership Council* levels are recognized in various ways throughout the year for their extraordinary commitment to philanthropy at Jacksonville Country Day School. For more details, please contact Rebecca Schwam, Director of Advancement, at rschwam@jcds.com or 904-641-6644.

    Educator Circle*                      $8000+
    Founder Circle*                       $5000+
    Southside Circle*                    $2500 +
    Benefactor Circle*                   $1250+
    Head of School Circle*           $  500+
    Innovator Circle                       $  375+
    Blue and Gold Circle               $  125+
    Friends Circle                           up to $124
  • Can my small donation make a difference?

    Yes, every contribution to the JCDS Fund is important! Each and every gift matters.
  • Can I restrict my gift?

    The JCDS Fund directly supports the school's strategic initiatives, which touches all aspects of life at JCDS. As a part of your opportunity to give to the JCDS Fund you may direct your gift to an area that you select from the following options: 
     
    Technology
    Professional Development
    Capital Improvements
    Where the need is greatest
  • How can I make my gift to JCDS Fund?

    Gifts can be paid in one lump sum or paid in installments throughout the year.
    1. Write a check. Please make it payable to JCDS Fund. Mail check or drop it off at school:
    Jacksonville Country Day School
    10063 Baymeadows Road
    Jacksonville, FL 32256
    1. Contribute online here.

    Many companies sponsor matching gift programs that often double the charitable contribution made by an employee. Click here for matching gift information or please ask your human resource office to see if such a program is available through your place of employment. 
     
    If you have any questions, please contact Director of Advancement Rebecca Schwam at rschwam@jcds.com or 904-641-6644 ext. 165.