Culture of Giving

The Brandeis Fund

The Brandeis Fund is our school’s annual fund campaign. It is the school's most important fundraising effort because it provides the greatest impact. Each year, parents, alumni, and friends show their support for our students and teachers by making a gift to The Brandeis Fund. The Brandeis Fund provides unrestricted funding to help offset the cost of educating each student. The funds raised account for more than 7% of the school’s operating budget, making it a critical component in supporting daily life at the school. Every gift goes to work immediately to enrich each student’s educational experience.

Gifts to The Brandeis Fund support:

Innovative curriculum and academic program initiatives
Faculty excellence including competitive salaries, benefits, and access to professional development
Co-curricular programs such as art, athletics, band, CREATE, drama, library arts, and music
Socio-economic diversity in our community through our generous tuition assistance program
Leading-edge technology in the classrooms and student access to laptops and devices to ensure that students can make the most of their learning
Capital improvements to our facilities

Our goal is 100% participation from our parent community. In the 2023-2024 school year, 100% Brandeis trustees and 100% of faculty and staff are supporting The Brandeis Fund.

The Eitanim Society: Donors who contribute to the Brandeis Fund nine years or more become members of the Eitanim Society. Eitanim means steadfast and your dedicated support during your family’s years at Brandeis and beyond is valued. Consistent annual giving to the school allows Brandeis to remain exceptional and ensures our school remains strong today and tomorrow. Eitanim Society members receive special acknowledgment in the annual report.

Giving Levels

Changemaker $50,000+

Visionary $20,000+
Champion $15,000+

Benefactor $10,000+

Innovator $5,000+

Advocate $3,600+

Chai $1,800+

Partner $720+

Supporter $540+

Friend $360+

Builder $359 (up to)

Gifts of all levels are valued and recognized in our annual report. Donors who contribute at the Chai Level or greater are invited to a special appreciation event.

The 2023–24 Brandeis Fund Cabinet

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Co-chairs

Jamie Lasser
Jennifer Saslaw

Committee Volunteers

Renen Amir		Vicky Keston
Kate Bedford		Michelle Kletter
Vida Bierman		Yelena Koplowicz
Tahlia Bliss		Julie Lewis
Basia Bona		Julia Levy
Beata Bukai		Alyce Lichaa
Anjali Cameron		Liliana Peliks
Lauren Cappelloni		Maggie Rothschild
Nadya Cinman		Shira Rutman
Seth Currie-Rose		Amy Seff
Shelly Dolev		Jon Seff
Jessica England		Justine Simpson
MacKenzie Huynh		Lynette Stejskal
Edward Kavalerchik		Lara Sunshine