WPAOG Parent Handbook 2018-19

WestPointAOG.org | 800.BE A.GRAD 65 How Will I be Solicited? Parents will receive a letter about the West Point Parents Fund with information about the Margin of Excellence , followed by a phone call from a West Point representative to discuss your annual gift. WPAOG works closely with an outside vendor, Catapult Fundraising, to reach our alumni, parents, and friends each year. Catapult Fundraising reaches out to parents of upper class cadets throughout the year, while parents of Plebes are called only September through November. Additional correspondence may come via mail, phone, and email throughout the year from WPAOG. How is the West Point Parents Fund Allocated? The breakdown of the distribution in 2017 is as follows: • Cadet Activities 33% • Admissions 6% • Academics 25% • Superintendent’s Priorities 4% • Commandant’s Programs 18% • Athletics 3% • West Point Post/Campus 10% Every Gift Makes an Impact Gifts to the West Point Parents Fund for the Margin of Excellence provided support for the following types of activities. Become a Leader — Join the Superintendent’s Circle! The Superintendent’s Circle recognizes donors who make annual gifts of $1,000 or more to the West Point Parents Fund within the calendar year (January 1– December 31). Members of the Superintendent’s Circle receive invitations to various events throughout the year such as the annual Superintendent’s Circle weekend and have the opportunity to interact with the Superintendent, key Academy staff, and fellow donors. As a member of the Superintendent’s Circle, you will take a leading role in strengthening the Margin of Excellence and in sustaining West Point as a leader in all endeavors. P.S. Corporate matching gifts may be used to upgrade your gifts. Superintendent’s Circle members are invited to special events, receive recognition in WPAOG publications, and receive special communications throughout the year. 139 15 27 1,069 166 Co-curricular Teams & Clubs Competitive Academic Teams Graduate Scholarships Cadet Internships, Cultural Immersion Trips, and Staff Rides Semesters Abroad