WITH GRATITUDE
WITH GRATITUDE
MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR, ADVANCEMENT
As I reflect on my first year as Director, Advancement at Crofton House, I feel grateful to have joined this community. It inspires me to see parents, teachers, sta $, students, alumnae, and other friends and family members come together around their shared belief in the power of a girlcentred education.
“ I feel grateful to have joined this community. It inspires me to see parents, teachers, staff, students, alumnae, and other friends and family members come together around their shared belief in the power of a girl-centred education.”
Sarah Nikkel Director, Advancement
% e generosity you’ ve shown through your philanthropic support reflects your commitment to making sure that CHS can continue to provide a learning environment where students are motivated to strive for their best selves and to embrace academic challenge and diverse experiences, guided by sta $ who know them and believe in them.
In 2025 – 2026, we saw strong participation in the New Parents’ Appeal and an increase in the number of donors and the average gift amount. We are pleased to share that 52 individuals and families have given to the school for five consecutive years, and that nearly over 100 guests joined us for our first Donor Appreciation Evening in April. % ese examples highlight the generosity of the CHS community and provide momentum we can build on together to strengthen and grow the School’ s fundraising capacity.
You will find more detailed results about Crofton House’ s 2025 – 2026 fundraising e $ orts in the pages of this report. To see the impact of this information come to life, I encourage you to watch this video, which features the voices of some of those who have benefited from your support.
Although this report focuses on financial donations to CHS, we also recognize and deeply appreciate the many other ways members of this community contribute to the School through their time, expertise, and shared networks.
% ank you for all you do to support our wonderful School. With gratitude,
Sarah Nikkel, Director, Advancement
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