FAQ
What is #DelbartonTogether?
On May 28 - 29, parents, alumni, students, faculty and staff will come together to celebrate each other and Succisa Virescit spirit during this 48 hour of gratitude and giving event.
How do I participate in #DelbartonTogether?
The event is equal parts gratitude and giving.Make a gift to help the Delbarton Fund meet current and unanticipated needs and opportunities. Unrestricted Delbarton Fund gifts go to the area of greatest need. Support Give a Boy a Year to fund demand for financial aid. Direct your gift to one or more of the many programs and activities that engage Delbarton students beyond the classroom. Give in honor or memory of an alum, teacher, student, monk, or family member.
Show your gratitude. On social media, post a picture or video with #DelbartonTOGETHER.Tell your #DelbartonTOGETHER story. Express gratitude for a faculty member. Honor a student or a whole class. Recognize an athlete or a team.
Why is the school asking for donations to the Delbarton Fund?
Excellence, in teaching and learning, growing and achieving, is what makes the Delbarton Difference. The Delbarton Fund makes it possible by funding both anticipated budget items and unanticipated opportunities every year. Delbarton Fund contributions are utilized immediately during the year they are raised.
Why is financial aid so important?
Delbarton endeavors every year to answer the increasing need for financial assistance for deserving students. This year the school distributed $4.32 million to 135 students. Your support of the Delbarton Fund through its Give a Boy a Year Program is essential to make good on that commitment.
how can i support a specific team or program?
You can support our students by directing your gift to one or more of the numerous programs, clubs and activities that engage our students beyond the classroom. Simply select the program(s) you would like to support from the dropdown list in the checkout process.
How can I multiply the impact of my gift?
Throughout the day, there will be opportunities to unlock additional challenges matches by meeting donor and dollar milestones. Check back on May 28 - 29 to see how you can increase the impact of your gift. Would you like to provide a #DelbartonTOGETHER challenge? Thank you for your leadership! For more information, contact Craig Paris 973-538-3231 x3050 or cparis@delbarton.org.
You can also utilize a corporate matching gift increase the value of your donation. Check delbarton.org/support-us/matching-gifts to see if your employer matches gifts to secondary education.
When can I make my gift?
Gifts can be made online on through Thursday, May 29, at 11:59 p.m. via together.delbarton.org.
Is there a minimum gift amount to be included in #DelbartonTOGETHER?
No. Gifts of all sizes are welcomed and appreciated.
Can I make a gift in honor of someone?
Yes. Tribute gifts are a wonderful way to honor classmates, teammates, family members, or faculty and members of the monastic community. Or you can honor the entire Class of 2025 with your gift. To make a gift in honor of someone, in the “Donor Display Information” dropdown menu, select “In honor of” and note the honoree's name in the text box
I already made a gift earlier this year. Will that count?
Thank you for supporting Delbarton! For this event, we are counting gifts specifically for #DelbartonTOGETHER. Please consider making an additional token gift at together.delbarton.org on May 28 - 29. And don’t forget that GRATITUDE an equally important part of the event. Tell your story or say “thank you” on social media post with #DelbartonTOGETHER.
How else can I help?
We encourage you to share #DelbartonTOGETHER with social networks. On Twitter and Instagram, be sure to use the hashtag #DelbartonTOGETHER. On Facebook, don’t forget to tag Delbarton School - Official Page. You can also sign up to be a #DelbartonTOGETHER ambassador. See below for additional details.
What is a #DelbartonTOGETHER ambassador?
You can encourage other members of the Delbarton community to participate and amplify your impact by becoming a #DelbartonTOGETHER ambassador. Ambassadors serve as digital volunteers. Your role as an ambassador is to share messages to support #DelbartonTOGETHER and encourage your network of alumni, parents, friends, faculty, staff and students to participate on May 28 - 29! Click on the Ambassadors page above for more details and to sign up.
Still have questions?
Contact Maria Van Kirk, Director of Advancement Operations and the Delbarton Fund, at 973-538-3231 x3055 or mvankirk@delbarton.org.