The Rivers Fund
 
Every gift and every donor make a difference. Last year, The Rivers Fund reached new heights in alumni and parent participation—37 percent and 92 percent, respectively—and surpassed $3M for the first time in school history!
 
This year, we look forward to impacting the future for Rivers through your gift to The Rivers Fund.  
Frequently asked questions about The Rivers Fund: 

What does this fund support? 
The Rivers Fund makes up just over 10 percent of our yearly operating budget. It helps us attract and retain the very best faculty, provide robust professional development, enhance our classrooms, improve our equipment, invest in technological innovation, and support financial aid. While unrestricted donations give us the latitude to invest in areas where the need is greatest, gifts can also be earmarked to support specific programs such as RSC, auxiliary financial aid, or athletics (just to name a few!). 
Why is participation important to The Rivers Fund? 
High participation rates demonstrate our community’s confidence in and commitment to Rivers. We believe that increased participation rates among our alumni and current parents also send a powerful message to prospective parents, letting them know that the community fully supports our mission and stands together.

How much should I give? 
We ask that you make your best gift—a gift at a level that is meaningful to you. We invite current families, alumni, and friends to make Rivers their top philanthropic priority, while recognizing that the “correct” amount is different for each person. We celebrate all levels of participation in The Rivers Fund. Your gift helps build the school’s future and ensure a bright tomorrow for every student.

Ways to give

List of 8 items.

  • Credit Card

    • Make your gift through the secure online portal above with American Express, MasterCard, or Visa.

  • Check

    • Make your check payable to The Rivers School and mail to: Advancement Office, The Rivers School, 333 Winter Street, Weston, MA 02493.

  • Venmo

    • Make your gift on Venmo by searching The Rivers School. All gifts made through Venmo will go to the annual fund:
    https://venmo.com/RiversSchool

  • Donor Advised Fund

    When giving through your Donor Advised Fund, please specify the Rivers School Tax ID number 04-2104457.

  • Gifts of Stock

    • When transferring gifts of stock, donors or their brokers must contact Gus Polstein in the Rivers Development Office at 339-686-2446 or a.polstein@rivers.org and supply him with the following information: the donor’s name, the name of the stock, and the number of shares. This will allow the gift to be processed quickly and accurately. The donor can then ask their bank or broker to handle the transaction, preferably by electronic transfer between brokers. To do this, contact The Rivers School broker:

    Morgan Stanley Smith Barney:
    Charles F. Farrington, Jr.
    Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
    28 State Street, 26th Floor
    Boston, MA 02109
    Tel: 617-570-9243
    Email: Charles.Farrington@morganstanley.com
    The Rivers School Account Number: 707-163752-406
    DTC Number: 0015
    The Rivers School Tax ID Number: 04-2104457

  • Matching Gifts

    • Maximize the impact of your gift by having it matched by your employer. To do this, you must first make your gift, then fill out your employer’s matching gift form and submit it to Ashley McGlone in the Rivers Advancement Office at 339-686-2239 or a.mcglone@rivers.org. She will complete the school’s portion and follow up with your company to ensure that the matching gift is received. To learn if your employer matches employee contributions, please visit our Matching Gift Database Search.

  • Wire Transfer

    • For instructions on making a gift via wire transfer, contact Ashley McGlone at 339-686-2239.

  • Planned Giving

    The Nonesuch Society was established to recognize the generosity of alumni, parents, and friends who have made provisions for Rivers in their estate plans. When you include Rivers in your will, you play a significant role in helping future generations of Rivers students. At the same time, by taking advantage of tax laws that encourage philanthropy, making a bequest to Rivers can significantly reduce estate-tax burdens.

    For more information about gifts to Rivers, such as bequests, living trusts, and gifts of life insurance or retirement plans, or if you would like more information about the Nonesuch Society, please contact Associate Head of School for Development and External Relations Krissie Kelleher at k.kelleher@rivers.org or 339-686-2236.

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