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Through engagement, events, annual giving and strategic planning, we advance the mission of the school to ensure access for all students and strength in our institution. Find out how you can give back to Saint Ignatius High School.

Thank you for giving students like me the opportunity to come to Saint Ignatius.

Carllieon Felder '19

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Make a Gift

Your support will help to provide tuition assistance to families that otherwise would not be able to afford Saint Ignatius and ensure a world-class learning environment for our young men.
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1886 Society

Support of the school at a leadership level is recognized within The 1886 Society, named in honor of the year Saint Ignatius High School was established.
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Annual Fund

The Saint Ignatius Annual Fund is the most direct way to support current students and families. This yearly fundraising initiative ensures a world-class learning environment for our young men and helps offset operating expenses so the school can provide tuition assistance to families that otherwise would not be able to afford Saint Ignatius.
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Christmas Concert

The Saint Ignatius Christmas Concert is a time-honored tradition in our community. This event, in partnership with the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra and Chorus, serves as a fundraiser to support tuition assistance for our current families.
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FreeWill

We're thrilled to share that we've partnered with FreeWill to bring a new gift to you, 100% free. This gift helps prepare you for your future, and, if you like, helps you transform generations of young men for years to come by including a gift to Saint Ignatius High School.
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Gift of Stock

Do you have appreciated stock? If you do, this is your best opportunity to give back to Saint Ignatius High School this year. Transferring your stocks directly to Saint Ignatius helps you avoid the capital gains tax and deduct the full amount of your stock on your tax return.
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Giving Day

Each year on March 12, we celebrate our Jesuit, Catholic heritage through an annual Giving Day. As the anniversary of our patron, St. Ignatius Loyola, who was canonized to sainthood on this day, it remains an essential moment in our history. Please join us in this 24-hour campaign in support of our mission and our students.
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Parent Fund

The Saint Ignatius High School Parent Fund has been established for parents of Saint Ignatius students to support and enrich the lives of the entire student body, including their own son(s).
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Planned Giving

Leave a legacy. Among the many ways you can support Saint Ignatius High School, Planned Giving is a great way to keep an Ignatius education affordable and accessible.
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Scholarship Drive

Student-driven. Student-focused. The annual Scholarship Drive raises more than $500,000 for tuition assistance through student fundraising.
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Sullivan Fund for Athletics

Support of the Sullivan Fund for Athletics will ensure that Saint Ignatius student athletes are able to grow mentally, physically and spiritually through their athletic participation.
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Manresa Society

The Manresa Society includes those who have provided for Saint Ignatius High School through their estate planning of a bequest, gift annuity, life insurance policy or charitable trust.
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Ways To Give

Any gift to Saint Ignatius High School makes an impact, however small or large. There are many ways to tailor your giving experience to find the option that is right for you. Explore all the ways your gift can make a difference.
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Why I Give

Each person has their own reason to give back to Saint Ignatius High School. Discover why giving is important to our alumni, parents and friends.
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Wildcats Roar and Athletic Hall of Fame Induction

Wildcats Roar recognizes our current athletic success and ensures the strength of the future by serving as our only athletic fundraiser for the year. The addition of the Athletic Hall of Fame induction to this annual event celebrates the rich history of our athletic program.
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Young Alumni 1886 Society

The future of Saint Ignatius High School depends on the support from young alumni that are able to meet designated leadership levels.
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Upcoming Events

Saint Ignatius Connections - Los AngelesJanuary 22, 2022
Alumni in the Los Angeles area are invited to join president of Saint Ignatius High School Fr. Ray Guiao, S.J. '82 for a networking event when we visit California on Saturday, January 22, 2022.

Staff

John Morabeto

John Morabeto

Vice President Institutional Advancement

Garen Distelhorst '96
Director of Alumni Relations & Planned Giving
- 216-634-8867
- gdistelhorst@ignatius.edu
Mary Beth Flynn
Director of Donor Relations
- 216-281-7385
- mbflynn@ignatius.edu
Laurie Hertelendy
Assistant Director of Parent Programs
- lhertelendy@ignatius.edu
Mindy Hilty
Assistant Director of Alumni Relations
- mhilty@ignatius.edu
Nora Hudec
Director of Annual Giving and Leadership Gifts
- 216-634-8805
- nhudec@ignatius.edu
Don Isabella
Major Gifts Officer
- 216-634-8851
- disabella@ignatius.edu
Marc Milkie
Major Gifts Officer
- 216-281-2363
- mmilkie@ignatius.edu
Samantha Fischer
Administrative Assistant to the Vice President of Advancement and Event Coordinator
- 216-651-0222 ext 4425
- sfischer@ignatius.edu
Kimberlea Palsa
Director of Special Events and Parent Programs
- kpalsa@ignatius.edu
Natalie Davis
Assistant Director of Annual Giving and Donor Relations
- ndavis@ignatius.edu
Emily Pfisterer
Gift Steward / Database Administrator
- epfisterer@ignatius.edu