 | As an independent school, we rely on the generosity of our families and friends. Gifts of all kinds and all sizes are greatly appreciated. Below are ways your voluntary support can impact our community and your family’s experience at LREI.
I welcome the chance to discuss each of these with you further. Feel free to contact me with questions. I look forward to getting to know you and your family as we help our special community grow.
Sincerely,
Brooke Gadasi
Director of Advancement |
Annual FundThe Annual Fund is the cornerstone of the school’s fundraising efforts. Annual Fund dollars provide critical support to our operating budget, bridging the gap between tuition revenue and the actual cost of running the school. |
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Capital CampaignsCapital campaigns raise funds for major building projects and renovations, increased endowment funds and other substantial needs that fall outside of the scope of our annual operating budget. Learn more about our current campaign, Building for Action. |
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| Director’s Initiatives From time to time, our administration identifies a particular program or facility need and will seek funding from the LREI community. These restricted gifts are for a specific purpose and are separate from the Annual Fund. |
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| Legacy Gifts Legacy gifts most often are made through a trust, annuity, insurance policy or bequest. The Elisabeth Irwin Heritage Society recognizes members of the community who make charitable provisions for LREI. |
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| Matching Gifts Many companies will match employees’ gifts to non-profit organizations. To take advantage of these programs, ask your Human Resources department for a matching gift form, then complete and return it to LREI with your gift. |
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| Volunteer Opportunities In addition to essential financial support, we rely on the tremendous volunteer spirit in our community. Whether creating a school-wide event or joining a committee, acting as a class parent or organizing one of our annual auctions, dedicated parents make our community who we are. |
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| | Brooke GadasiDirector of Advancement 212-477-5316, ext.236 Hunter College - B.A. Brooke came to LREI in 2009 as Director of Advancement. Prior to joining LREI Brooke served as Associate Director of Development and Director of the Annual Fund at Riverdale Country School. While at Riverdale and previously at Convent of the Sacred Heart, Brooke held several positions in the Development Office including Major Gifts, Alumni Relations and Special Events. Brooke has also served on the Board of a NYC preschool, volunteered for various non profits in NYC and chaired events at her own children's schools. Much of Brooke's free time is spent with her three adolescent boys. Brooke has recently returned to studying classical voice and ballet. |
Laura HahnDigital and Print Media Director 212-477-5316, ext.258 Sewanee: The University of the South - B.A. Laura considers herself the collective voice of LREI. She manages the content on lrei.org, writes and edits our print materials, and keeps the community connected via social networking sites, an initiative she launched at LREI. On a typical day, you can find Laura consulting her AP Stylebook, posting puns on our Facebook wall and, if it’s fall semester, jogging along the Hudson with the Middle School Cross Country team she coaches. Before joining our Advancement Office in the spring of 2010, Laura worked on the editorial staffs of national publications, including People magazine and JANE magazine. Most recently, she wrote the children’s health column for Good Housekeeping magazine. In her free time, Laura takes tap dance classes, searches for the city’s best Vietnamese restaurants and volunteers with DOROT, an organization that helps enrich the lives of homebound seniors. |
Ryann PointonDirector of Annual Giving 212-477-5316, ext.232 New York University - B.A. New York University - M.A. Ryann joined our Advancement team in 2010. She manages and strategizes the LREI Annual Fund, including our phonathons and faculty/staff campaign, as well as our Senior Gift. Before coming to LREI, Ryann was a fundraiser for NYU after serving on their Undergraduate Admissions committee for four years. A former dancer and competitive figure skater, Ryann continues to stay active by taking classes at Crunch and running in Prospect Park with her best friend since sixth grade. In her free time, she also enjoys the many fantastic restaurants and cultural institutions in Prospect Heights, where she lives with her fiance. Ryann is an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in the City of NY and a volunteer for the Two Together tutoring program at the Jewish Child Care Association. She is a member of NYU's Young Alumni Leadership Circle and serves on the NYU Visual Arts Administration Alumni Council. |
Liza SacksAlumni Manager and Advancement Associate 212-477-5316, ext.291 George Washington University - B.A. Liza joined our Advancement team in 2006. She works closely with LREI Alumni Council and oversees all alumni events. Liza also works on both the Art Auction and the Big Auction, as well as many other school-wide events. Before coming to LREI, Liza worked as a freelancer for Jack Morton World Wide. Right after graduating from The George Washington University, she became a Field Organizer in Philadelphia for the Kerry/Edwards 2004 Presidential Campaign. Liza sits on the Board of Directors for The Summer Camp in Bridgdon, Maine.
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