Institutional Priorities

List of 5 items.

• The Cranbrook Schools Fund

  At Cranbrook Schools, our mission is to prepare students to thrive in and shape a complex world. We cultivate wonder and, through our comprehensive programs and world-class campus, create opportunities for intellectual, creative, and athletic excellence, personal well-being, and social accountability.
  
  The Cranbrook Schools Fund helps realize this mission by supporting the greatest needs of our students, faculty, and campus. Gifts to Fund are put directly into the same school year’s operating budget and are used to cover a broad range of mission critical items such as academic programs and supplies; new technology; financial aid; athletic equipment, arts and library materials; student activities; faculty support; and facilities maintenance.

   

  We rely on The Cranbrook Schools Fund for approximately five percent of our annual budget. This is why every constituent’s participation is a critical element of our financial stability. Without The Fund, the Schools would be required to cut programs or increase tuition.

   

  You may direct your support to the impact area that resonates most to you and your family -- arts, athletics, campus & classrooms, faculty, financial aid, or area of greatest need.

  Donors who contribute $1,500 or more annually to The Cranbrook Schools Fund become members of our leadership donor society, the Twenty-First Century Club. Since 1996, members of this exclusive club have made an incredible impact on our schools providing vital resources to sustain our mission. 

   

  Every gift makes a difference. Every gift counts. Every year. Individual gifts typically range from $25 to over $250,000.

  
  Make the connection to the Schools through The Cranbrook Schools Fund by June 30 and partner with us to help prepare students today to be leaders tomorrow.  

• Endowment

  Endowed Funds

  You may choose to direct your support toward a specific purpose that matches your interests with the needs and priorities of Cranbrook Schools. These gifts ensure a strong permanent endowment, provide financial support for our students, help to build and maintain campus facilities, and sustain a comprehensive range of creative and educational programs and experiences. 

   

  To make a gift to an existing endowed fund, click here. If you would like information about establishing your own endowed fund, please contact Regan LaFontaine at rlafontaine@cranbrook.edu or 248.645.3221.

• Gala

  Window to the World

  Window to the World is a festive and lively celebration that brings together parents, alumni, parents of alumni, grandparents, and friends in a lively and festive celebration to support the Schools. The silent and live auctions raise crucial funds to support the extraordinary people, place, and programs that set Cranbrook apart. Click here to become a sponsor or contact Robin Eikenberry at reikenberry@cranbrook.edu or 248.645.3126.

• Tributes and Memorial Gifts

  Tribute Gifts

  At the heart of Cranbrook Schools, talented faculty and staff who are experts in their fields inspire curiosity and are committed to helping every student grow academically, socially, and personally. Donors who wish to honor a special faculty member, coach, or administrator with a gift to The Schools Fund may do so by clicking here or contacting Teresa Anderson at tanderson@cranbrook.edu or 248.645.3407.

   

  Memorial Gifts

  Memorial gifts are a meaningful way to honor the life and legacy of someone special. You may choose to make a gift to The Cranbrook Schools Fund in their name or support a fund they cared deeply Each option serves as a lasting tribute and keeps their memory alive.

• Planned Giving

  Making a gift from your will, trust, or retirement account is a wonderful way to show your support and appreciation for Cranbrook and its mission while accommodating your personal, financial, estate planning, and philanthropic goals. For more information, go to Planned Giving at Cranbrook.