Community Support
Why Your Support Matters
With a 5-7% tuition gap between total tuition/fees we collect and the full cost of a top-tier, holistic SAGA education, the generosity of our community is critical in enhancing educational opportunity, and fostering strong connection among SAGA families, alumni, and friends.
1. Donate or Pledge to the SAGA Annual Fund
The SAGA Annual Fund is our year-long fundraising campaign (Sept. 1st–Aug. 31st) that fills most of the tuition gap. You’ll hear more about the Annual Fund in the late fall/winter (around Giving Tuesday in December) but you can make an Annual Fund gift at ANY time!
Our goal is 100% COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION! Every dollar makes a difference; make your tax-deductible Annual Fund gift, in ANY amount meaningful to your family.
2. Corporate Matching
Did you know?
Gates Foundation, Microsoft, Starbucks, Google, Expedia, Boeing, and others match donations and compensate SAGA for employee volunteering? Corporate matching by local employers plays a critical role in supercharging your dollars AND volunteer hours, providing ~11% of Annual Fund giving in 2024-25! Check with your employer about supporting SAGA in these ways!
3. Volunteering
Connect with other parents and SAGA staff—while providing enormous benefit to the schoolhouse and our community. We encourage SAGA families to aim for 20 hours of volunteer service per year, with options to help at a variety of commitment levels. Explore our volunteer opportunities!
4. Spring Celebration and Fundraising Event / Auction
Each spring, we gather in win-win fashion: spend an evening having fun as a community, while also supporting SAGA! The MOST important way you can support this effort is to ATTEND and enjoy. There are also opportunities to help plan / volunteer, sponsor/underwrite party costs, donate to the online auction, etc. Reach out to development@sagaschool.org if you would like to help in any way!
5. Community Benefit Programs
SAGA partners with local businesses to allow supporters to benefit the school all while making local, regular purchases! SAGA receives a portion of the proceeds. From gear labels and Fred Meyer Rewards to holiday greenery, learn more!
