Parent Giving
The Williston Northampton Fund raises annual, financial support for the school, benefits all academic and extracurricular programs, campus improvements, and funds faculty development. Williston parents play an integral role in supporting and enhancing every student’s educational experience. Giving to the Williston Northampton Fund is a powerful way parents can make a difference in the lives of our faculty and students. Make your gift today online or by Venmo – thank you for your support!
Your Gift. Your Choice.
Direct your support to an area that matters most to you. Indicate your preference on the giving form when you make your gift.
Academics
Discussion-based and technology-enhanced: collaborative, innovative small classes emphasize communication, problem-solving, research, and critical thinking.
Arts
From theater to chorus, from galleries to art studios, support our students’ life-changing creative experiences.
Athletics
With more than 60 teams in 35 sports, support our scholar-athletes whose participation teaches teamwork, sportsmanship, and perseverance.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Funding for anti-racist trainings for faculty, staff, and students; increased representation and retention of Black and Brown faculty; appointment of assistant director of inclusion.
Financial Aid
We award more than $6 million annually in financial aid to 43 percent of students. Your commitment to providing a transformative education changes lives.
Greatest Need
Your gift goes to work immediately and supports every aspect of our mission to inspire students to live with purpose, passion, and integrity.
Ways to Give
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Online
Make your gift online by credit card.
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Venmo
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Monthly recurring gift
BECOME A SUSTAINING DONOR – Simple Action. Big Impact.
When you become a sustaining donor to The Williston Northampton School by setting up a monthly or annual recurring gift, your gift will work all year long.
- It’s Easy. Set up your gift once, and you’re done
- It’s Economical. Give regular amounts that fit your budget
- It’s Green. Once your gift is in place, you won’t receive any other solicitations
- It’s Meaningful. Your gift is an investment in our students and faculty
- Sustaining donors become members of our Green and Blue Loyalty Society immediately.
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Mail
Please make checks payable to the Williston Northampton School and mail to:
Williston Northampton School
Advancement Office
19 Payson Avenue
Easthampton, MA 01027 -
Phone/In Person
You may make a gift with a check or with the following credit cards: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover. Gifts can be charged to a credit card by calling (413) 529-3300 or visiting the Advancement Office, located on the second floor of the Homestead.
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Other Ways to Give (Wire, Stock, DAF, etc.)
- Flywire
- Wire Transfer
- Gifts of Securities
- Donor-Advised Funds
- Corporate Matching Gifts
- Planned Giving and Bequests
Flywire
When using Flywire, please include a comment referencing your donation (and the amount if also paying tuition).
Wire Transfer
WIRE TRANSFER INSTRUCTIONS
For international or domestic wire transfer instructions, please contact the Advancement Office at (413) 529-3300 or giving@williston.com.
Gifts of securities
Giving appreciated stocks or bonds that you have held for more than one year is one of the most tax-advantageous ways to give. With certain limitations, you can deduct the full fair market value of long-term appreciated securities and usually avoid the tax on the gain.
For instructions on donating securities, please contact the Advancement Office at (413) 529-3300 or giving@williston.com.
Donor Advised Funds
To make a gift through a donor advised fund (e.g., Fidelity Investments, Charles Schwab, or a local community foundation), please complete the form below.
Corporate Matching Gifts
Double the impact of your gift! Many corporations offer matching gift programs to their employees and their families. Simply obtain a matching gift form, normally from your company’s human resource department, complete the necessary information and return it to the school with your gift.
Planned Giving and Bequests
Planned gifts can provide income to Williston Northampton for years into the future while at the same time providing a benefit to the donor. For more information, visit our Planned Giving page, or contact the Advancement Office at (413) 529-3300 or by emailing ElmTreeSociety@Williston.com.
Recognition Societies
Our three recognition societies are just one of the many ways we thank you for gift, celebrating leadership, loyalty and legacy – please join us!
Frequently Asked Questions
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How will Williston spend the money raised?
Every dollar raised goes directly into the current operating budget. Your support enriches our faculty and classrooms, theater and arts programs, athletics, and school facilities—it truly shapes every aspect of your child’s experience.
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What is the Williston Northampton Fund?
Gifts to The Williston Northampton Fund flow directly into the school’s operating budget and help bridge the gap between tuition and the cost to operate the school. Gifts throughout the year from our parents, alumni, and friends go to work immediately. Each gift directly supports and inspires our faculty and students. The Williston Northampton Fund runs from July 1–June 30 annually.
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Why should I support the Williston Northampton Fund when I am paying tuition?
Tuition covers approximately 75 percent of the actual cost to attend Williston; the remaining 25 percent comes largely from annual giving. Every family benefits from the generosity made possible through gifts to the Williston Northampton Fund. Unlike tuition, gifts to the Williston Northampton Fund are tax-deductible. By joining with other parents, together you help faculty and students achieve their potential while enhancing the school’s commitment to academic excellence.
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How much do families give?
A gift of any size truly makes a difference and your participation matters. Every year, Williston strives for 100 percent participation from our parents. Gifts from parents account for 45 percent of the total raised to the Williston Northampton Fund. Collectively, Williston parents CAN make a difference while providing the greatest opportunities for our Wildcats!
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Can I make a gift in honor of someone?
Yes, you may make a gift in honor of someone who has made an impact on your child’s Williston experience. Simply indicate who you would like to honor on the gift form.
Parent Giving by the Numbers
Thank you!
Your investment in the Williston Northampton School supports expansive and immersive learning, professional growth opportunities for our faculty, and financial aid to more than 40 percent of our student body.