Annual Fund

The Dawson Annual Fund is our annual giving campaign to raise critical philanthropic dollars for the School’s daily operations. It is Dawson’s number one fundraising priority each academic year and allows us to fully live our Mission and Vision.

As an independent, not-for-profit, school, Dawson does not receive state or federal funding. The School relies entirely on tuition dollars, the Alexander Dawson Foundation’s endowment to cover the cost of our bond (i.e., a mortgage payment), and charitable donations from our community members. This assistance allows us to provide an equitable educational experience for all students.

Annual Fund dollars support every facet of the Dawson experience. The School allows you to designate your gift toward any of these priorities to help Dawson actualize our Mission and Vision:

• Access & Affordability
• Athletics
• Facilities & Safety
• Professional Development
• Rooted in Values (any area of greatest need)

We encourage you to follow The Alexander Dawson School on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and read the Petroglyph magazine to see great stories and photos throughout the year of your investment at work.

Giving percentages serve as the measure by which corporations and foundations rate involvement from faculty and families. They see it as an endorsement of the School's Mission and Vision.

• Give Online
• By Check to "The Alexander Dawson School"
• Gifts of Stock: Please contact Development and Events Manager Audrey Chatterley.
• Wire funds. Please contact Controller Karen Barra to coordinate at kbarra@adsrm.org or 702-949-3600 x613

A leadership gift is a large donation made by a single person or people, a foundation, or a friend of Dawson that inspires others to contribute and participate. Leadership giving signals to all other donors that an Alexander Dawson School education is a valuable resource in our community.

The Henderson Founders’ Society: $50,000 & above
The Red Rock Society: $25,000-$49,999
The Dawson Society: $10,000-$24,999
Platinum Circle: $5,000-$9,999
Diamond Circle: $2,500-$4,999

Other giving levels include:
Gold Circle: $1,000-$2,499
Silver Circle: $500-$999
Bronze Circle: $250-$499
Supporters: $249 & below

The Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain, LLC is part of the Alexander Dawson Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization formed in Nevada. The Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain is a nurturing learning community for students from age 3 through grade eight that challenges students to achieve excellence in mind, body, and character. Your donation to the school or Foundation in excess of the value of goods or services received may be tax-deductible.

Please contact Audrey Chatterley at achatterley@adsrm.org for additional information.