Women’s Circle of Giving

The Women’s Circle of Giving (WCG) is a group of philanthropic women, including alumnae, mothers, faculty, staff and friends of STA, who have shared values and enjoy collaborating to advance the mission and initiatives of St. Teresa’s Academy through financial support. It is committed to building new relationships and encouraging thoughtful, effective philanthropy among a diversified group of women.

Please contact Katherine Nerona-Balog, Director of Donor & Community Engagement, with any questions.

Statement of Purpose

The WCG believes in the positive effects women’s education has on society and supports St. Teresa’s Academy as it educates young women to serve a world in need. The Women’s Circle of Giving will focus primarily on two initiatives:

• to assist faculty, staff and student organizations achieve their educational dreams/goals
• to assist young women in financial need

Through an application process, WCG will offer financial grants to the STA community for needs that could not be met or pursued within the current operating budget. While various school-related groups will benefit from WCG, its members will also reap the satisfaction of making a difference in the lives of others.

Commitments

The WCG furthers St. Teresa’s Academy’s commitment to:

• academic and educational excellence
• a long-standing tradition of developing strong, capable and confident young women prepared for college life and beyond
• financial aid for students

How does it work?

Each member commits to a gift of $250 or more per fiscal year, $125 for members 35 years of age or younger, or $75 for recent graduates (up to five years after graduation from STA). All donations are deposited in a restricted fund. Faculty, staff, and student organizations are invited to apply every year for grants from the WCG.

The full WCG membership votes on how to distribute the grant funds. Award recipients receiving academic-related grants are required to make a short presentation to the group after the initiative has been fully implemented, detailing how the grant money assisted their project and STA. The amount of money available for distribution is dependent on the number of participating members and may vary each year.