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The Advancement program at Mercy furthers the mission of the school through fundraising and engagement of all of our constituents.

As with all private Catholic schools, Mercy is dependent on two primary sources of revenue to operate the school: tuition and fundraising. Tuition covers the basics of our Mercy education.  The generosity of our parents, alumnae, grandparents and friends enhance our excellent academic programs, update our facilities and allow us to continue to attract outstanding faculty and staff.  This year, 13% of the annual costs must be raised from philanthropy.  Your support is deeply appreciated.

People offer support in many ways:

By giving $2,000 or more annually you will be a member of the Circle of Mercy and invited to an annual celebration with the Board of Directors and Head of School in December.

We hope you consider making a gift to continue to provide our students with a unique all-girls educational experience founded in the Mercy values and traditions.

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Who Will You Become
At Mercy?

2022-23

The Mercy Annual Fund
Your Annual Fund Gift Supports 

Love of Learning

Our small class sizes give girls direct and focused attention, cultivating a drive for knowledge and academic excellence. Mercy’s talented faculty and staff are continuously innovating and growing through professional development, motivated to instill a lifelong love of learning among our students.

Faith and Service

The Mercy Mission is at the heart of all that we do. Our Campus Ministry and Religion Department sponsor activities that offer spiritual growth, character development, and community learning. Programs such as Service Learning, immersion trips, and guest speakers encourage understanding and partnerships with underserved communities.

Wellness & Self-Discovery

Mercy nurtures a strong community where young women are known and encouraged as individuals, and challenged to understand and pursue their purpose. We support the social, emotional, and spiritual needs of our students, encouraging the balance, outlook and action that help our young women to become confident and compassionate leaders. 

Innovation and Technology

Mercy’s curriculum and technology are constantly developing to prepare students to meet the needs of today’s world. With a focus on critical thinking and problem solving, our students develop skills that ensure career success, particularly in STEM fields. Classroom technology upgrades maximize our innovative educational resources, which enabled us to pivot seamlessly to Distance Learning. COVID-19 underscores the importance of the digital fluency and adaptability.

Athletics, Visual & Performing Arts,
Leadership, & Clubs

The majority of Mercy students participate in one or more extracurricular activities from athletics to supporting Admissions. These activities are available to our students at no additional cost. Many of our competitor schools charge a participation fee for athletics.

Reasons to Give to Mercy

  1. Mercy depends on philanthropic contributions to fund a portion of the operating budget.
    Mercy does not receive financial support from the Archdiocese nor federal or state funding. Like other independent schools, our ability to deliver the high-quality college-preparatory programs that we are known for depends upon your charitable support. 
     
  2. Great Teachers Change Lives
    80% of the annual operating budget supports teacher salaries and benefits; the Mercy Annual Fund supports these costs.
     
  3. Every gift matters.
    Annually most gifts to Mercy are under $500; together they make a difference. Every gift benefits each student, teacher and staff member and all of the programs at Mercy

Learn more about The Mercy Annual Fund and why it's so important!

Meet the Team

  Mary Lund
  Director of Advancement
  650-762-1191
  mlund@mercyhsb.com

 

  Carol Fraher
  Assistant Advancement Director
  650-762-1192
  cfraher@mercyhsb.com
 

  Beverly Buhain Cruz '92
  Advancement Services Manager
  650-762-1168
  bcruz@mercyhsb.com

 

  Betty Battaglia
  Advancement Assistant
  650-762-1195
  bbattaglia@mercyhsb.com

 

Niki Nielsen
Major Gift Officer
650-762-1199
nnielsen@mercyhsb.com

Marie Reynolds
Event & Parent Relations Coordinator 
650-409-5903
mreynolds@mercyhsb.com

 

Mercy High School Burlingame

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