For more than 190 years, School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND) have been known for transforming the world through education. Many people reading this article may have had sisters as teachers themselves! In the tradition of Mother Caroline, the American foundress of SSND, the sisters of the Central Pacific Province can be found serving as educators at most every level from preschool through college as well as tutoring immigrant and refugee adult students.
In the generous and trailblazing spirit of Mother Caroline, SSND established the Mother Caroline Society, our major giving society. The society is an exclusive community of donors who have been moved to make a one-time gift of $5,000 or more to SSND since January 1, 2024.
Major gifts support the continued active efforts of SSND as educators, alongside their many other roles in communities near and far: caregivers, advocates, spiritual directors and more. Gifts are also essential in helping provide for sisters in their retirement years.
To kick off this year’s initiative, Resource Development shared a mailing with information about the Mother Caroline Society to individuals who have previously indicated interest in this level of giving.
“We are introducing a new page on our website to highlight the Mother Caroline Society with information on the society, its benefits, ways to give and the impact such gifts have for SSND,” said development coordinator, Heather Spann. “Major gifts make possible major projects, such as the chapel at Trinity Woods.”
Depending on the level of giving, benefits to donors include name recognition at a Mass of Appreciation and in various SSND publications throughout the year, invitations to special, private events and more.
“The Mother Caroline Society offers various options and ideas for gift planning and members of the Resource Development team are well-versed in guiding donors through their goals and options for making a major gift,” said Heather. “We are thankful for every donor and donation as they all make a positive difference in the lives of our sisters and those they serve.”
Discover the benefits and giving levels offered through the Mother Caroline Society