Welcome to our 4th annual Day of Giving which will launch on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Our Annual Day of Giving is a historic day of collective generosity for our community. This special 24-hour online event will be an opportunity for parents and guardians, grandparents, alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends of St. Columba to come together to make a powerful impact on the 280 extraordinary students growing and learning at our school each day. This year our goal is to raise $250,000 building on last year’s incredible success, when over 400 donors contributed more than $228,000 in direct support of our students, teachers, and programs This is a true testament to you, our wonderful community members, and your commitment to our mission.

Join us in a community-wide effort to support our school and help your classroom reach 100% participation. On Giving Day 2025, every St. Columba family has the opportunity to be a philanthropist—every dollar makes a difference.

Here’s How You Can Make an Impact:

Donate: Please make your gift today so it will count toward your classroom’s participation. Every contribution matters, no matter the size.

Share: Encourage family and friends to participate by joining you in supporting our students, teachers, and programs.

Celebrate: As we work toward 100% participation, let’s celebrate our collective achievements as a community.

To see your student's classroom/grade participation please visit the Leaderboard/Challenges Page on the menu bar.

Donations Support...

Everything  we do at St. Columba is to honor and advance our mission of Teaching Gospel truth and moral value in an environment of academic excellence according to Catholic tradition. Your gifts during this 24 hour appeal are put to immediate use by supporting a myriad of needs including:

Support for Teachers and Staff: Competitive compensation and professional development to attract, retain, and equip outstanding teachers and help them advance their skills and pursue leadership roles.

Academic Excellence and Enrichment: Enhanced programs in visual and performing arts, music, STEAM, scripture-based self-awareness and social emotional intelligence curriculum, digital citizenship, and extracurricular programs including After-School STEAM and Middle School LEGO Robotics Club.

Facility Improvements: Upgrades and maintenance to our aging facilities including classroom equipment, safety, educational technology, and supplies.

Financial Aid: Giving financial aid to families to ensure our school community is as diverse as our local community and to continue the tradition of providing a Catholic education to any student who desires it, regardless of their ability to pay.

Why Are Donations Necessary?

The Annual Campaign is the cornerstone of all giving and supports the ongoing day-to-day operational expenses of the school. At St. Columba, tuition and fees only cover about 76% of budgeted costs. The rest is made up through grants, legacy gifts, St. Columba Parish support, and generous donors like you.  In fact, there is a difference of $4,000 - $5,000 between tuition revenue and the cost of educating a child. All parochial, private, and independent schools face this same need - to make up the difference between costs and tuition.

Your participation in the Annual Campaign demonstrates your dedication to St. Columba and your investment in the future of our students. Gifts of all sizes support the work we do today and strengthen our legacy for tomorrow.