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PHILANTHROPY: A SHARED RESPONSIBILITY
By Camilla Gallagher P ‘24 ‘28
Organizations with an embedded culture of philanthropy inevitably share a common trait: fundraising is seen as a noble pursuit. As a non-profit school, Gulliver must foster a shared mindset that embraces fundraising fully to secure the ongoing support, and involved participation, of its leadership, staff, and beneficiaries in order to drive its mission forward well into the future. In the end, it is the quality of our bonds - and ability to thoughtfully balance our needs - that will enable us to achieve greatness collectively.
A thoughtful process of strategically building a culture of philanthropy at Gulliver is already underway. Our Board of Trustees - a group of individuals who volunteer their time and experience to ensure the school’s success - has been instrumental in steering this change. “Gulliver is an exemplary school with a compelling mission and a long history of success. In the next chapter of the Gulliver story, philanthropic support from Gulliver’s community must play a significant role in propelling the school into the future. The board is in full support and alignment with this critical priority,” says Michalis Stavrinides, the Chair of Gulliver’s Board of Trustees.
After nearly 50 years of growth as a highly successful for-profit private school in Florida, Gulliver became a non-profit institution in the year 2000. In its short history as a non-profit school, Gulliver has earned growing support across constituencies. The generosity of our community has helped to successfully set the strategic plan in motion and enhance all aspects of the school experience. Despite making headway in fundraising, however, Gulliver has a path to tread to realize its deeper and broader philanthropic aspirations to advance its long-term vision devoted to educational excellence, with a personal touch, while nurturing
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