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Your support fuels Heathwood Hall’s commitment to academic excellence, character development, and a vibrant community. Together, through philanthropy, volunteer efforts, and partnerships, we empower students to discover their potential and lead with purpose.

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HELP TO TRANSFORM A DYNAMIC WORLD

Ways to Give

Heathwood Hall offers a variety of flexible ways to support our community, designed to fit any financial plan. Whether through credit card gifts, recurring donations, pledges, gifts of securities, matching gifts, honor or memorial gifts, special event sponsorships, contributions to the Alumni Memorial Garden, or planned giving, every contribution helps advance our mission and impact students’ lives.

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Powering the Heathwood Experience

Annual Fund

The Annual Fund plays a crucial role in enhancing every aspect of life at Heathwood Hall—from classroom upgrades and innovative technology to faculty development and student programs. These unrestricted gifts allow the school to meet its most immediate needs and fuel the programs that set Heathwood apart. Every gift, no matter the size, makes an impact and demonstrates a shared commitment to our mission.

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Multiply Your Impact

Matching Gifts

Multiply your impact at Heathwood Hall through your company’s matching gift program! Many employers match donations dollar for dollar—or even more—doubling or tripling the support you provide to our students, faculty, and programs. Check if your employer participates and make your gift go further today!

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Celebrating Our Highlander Legacy

Heathwood Alumni

With a proud alumni base of over 2,000, Heathwood’s former Highlanders continue to make a lasting impact on our school. They give back as volunteers, board members, faculty, and community leaders—helping to carry forward Heathwood Hall’s vision. They are our family, our heritage, and our pride.

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Celebrating Generosity, Building the Future

Giving at Heathwood Hall comes in many forms—whether it's a financial contribution, volunteering your time, participating in a matching gift program, or sponsoring a special event. Every act of generosity, big or small, strengthens our community and supports the people and programs that make Heathwood exceptional. However you choose to give, your involvement makes a meaningful difference.

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Honoring Our Tradition of Generosity

Heathwood Hall hosts a variety of annual development events that bring our community together in support of the school’s mission. Pledge Plaid is a spirited, two-day celebration of giving to the Annual Fund, featuring friendly competition and on-campus events that highlight the power of participation. We also honor our most generous donors at the 1951 Society Reception, a special evening celebrating leadership gifts of $1,951 or more. Since 1985, the Annual Auction has been a cornerstone fundraiser, generating millions to enhance academic programs and facilities. For those passionate about long-term impact, endowment and capital gifts help secure the future of Heathwood Hall, while the Foundation for Heathwood Hall, established in 1990, continues to provide essential endowment support. Every gift, at every level, plays a vital role in shaping the student experience and sustaining our legacy of excellence.

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Give Now
Give Now

Your gifts—large or small—directly enhance Heathwood’s academic programs, support exceptional teachers and coaches, and help make a Heathwood education accessible to deserving students.

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What is the Annual Fund?

The Annual Fund supports vital programs, technology, and faculty development at Heathwood Hall, ensuring a dynamic and enriching experience for all students. Every gift, large or small, makes a meaningful impact and reflects our community’s shared commitment.

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Volunteerism
Volunteerism

Supporting Heathwood Hall through the gift of time is a powerful way to be part of our community. With a wide range of volunteer opportunities, parents with different schedules, interests, and talents can find meaningful ways to contribute. Whether it’s a one-time event or an ongoing role, every commitment is appreciated and impactful. Parent involvement is not only encouraged—it’s a vital part of what makes Heathwood thrive.

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Annual Auction
Annual Auction - A Heathwood Tradition

Heathwood’s Annual Auction is our largest community-led fundraiser, with over $3 million raised in support of students and faculty. Whether you attend, bid, donate, or volunteer, your involvement directly benefits the Heathwood Annual Fund and strengthens the programs that make our school exceptional.

ANNUAL AUCTION

Ways to Give

Every Gift Helps to Make
a Difference

Heathwood’s unique learning environment depends on community support beyond tuition. Every gift to the Annual Fund matters, demonstrating confidence and helping secure additional funding. Participation is our priority—no gift is too small.

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What makes the Annual Fund important?

High participation in the Annual Fund is key to meeting Heathwood’s financial goals. Every gift, regardless of size, sends a strong message of trust and loyalty to foundations and donors, reflecting the strength of our school community. Gifts of $100 or less totaled over $21,000 last year—proving that no gift is too small, but no gift at all is too big to miss.

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Annual Fund

Enhance your Charitable Contribution

Enhance your charitable contribution to Heathwood Hall by taking advantage of employer matching gift programs. Many companies match donations, doubling or even tripling the impact of your gift.

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Matching Gifts Employer Programs

Boost the impact of your gift to Heathwood Hall by exploring your employer’s matching gift program—a powerful way to multiply your support at no extra cost to you. Many companies match donations dollar for dollar, and some even double or triple your contribution. Check today to see if your employer participates and make your gift go further!

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They're our heritage. They're our pride!

Heathwood Hall’s alumni are a vital part of our school’s legacy and future.

How do our Alumni give back?

Heathwood alumni remain an essential part of our story, giving back in meaningful ways that shape the school's future. As volunteers, mentors, donors, and advocates, they help sustain and strengthen the Heathwood community. Their support plays a crucial role in advancing the school’s mission, enriching current students’ experiences, and ensuring that Heathwood continues to thrive for generations to come.

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Our Alumni
Alumni Events
Alumni Events

Heathwood alumni events offer meaningful opportunities to reconnect with classmates, celebrate shared traditions, and stay involved in the life of the school. From class reunions to regional gatherings and campus celebrations, these events strengthen lifelong bonds within the Highlander community.

Alumni News
Alumni News

See what’s happening in the lives of your fellow Highlanders!

Stay Connected
Stay Connected

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Alumni Opportunities
Alumni Opportunities

Alumni opportunities foster connection and reflect a shared dedication to the ongoing success of Heathwood.

Alumni

Meet
the Development Team

The Support and Development Team at Heathwood Hall is dedicated to nurturing the growth and well-being of the entire school community. Bringing together professionals in academic support, counseling, and student life, the team works to ensure that every student has the resources they need to thrive. Their collaborative leadership strengthens both individual success and community connections, fostering an environment where students feel supported, known, and empowered.

Director of Development and Advancement Lara Winburn

lwinburn@heathwood.org

Director of Annual Giving Erin Pope

epope@heathwood.org

Alumni Relations Coordinator Beth Robinson

brobinson@heathwood.org

Parent Engagement Coordinator Julie Benoit

jbenoit@heathwood.org

Development Services Coordinator Beth McMahan

bmcmahan@heathwood.org

Meet the Team