Giving

Donors can make gifts to a number of programs at Marian, including the Marian Fund, Endowment Fund, and our Wish List. Together, these gifts constitute a crucial source of support, providing the resources to award tuition assistance, fund academic and student programming, nurture our Catholic mission, operate our large physical plant, and see us into the future.

List of 4 items.

  • Marian Fund

    A gift to this annual fundraising effort makes a profound and immediate impact on today’s Marian students.
     
    Why Marian Fund dollars are so important 
    The Marian Fund helps provide the critical dollars used for the Leadership Grant that each student receives.  Leadership Grants, which cover the $2,400 difference between the tuition charged and the actual cost of educating a Marian student, are provided to all students in accordance with Marian’s mission to serve as many families as possible.

    Marian Fund dollars are used in many ways:
    • To help provide tuition assistance to students.
    • To support technology upgrades, both in and out of the classroom.
    • To enrich our superior academic, spiritual, and leadership programs.
    • To maintain the facility and campus grounds.
    • To provide overall support of our operating budget.
     
    Each year Marian asks our alumnae, parents, faculty/staff, and friends to invest in our mission by making a gift to the Marian Fund.  Our goal for the 2020-2021 school year is $500,000 in unrestricted funds.

  • Endowment Fund

    Marian’s Endowment Fund ensures the school’s future. Money in this fund is invested; interest gained can be used to provide permanent financial support for tuition assistance and scholarships, faculty enrichment, and other student programs.

    Traditionally, gifts made through Marian’s Memorial and Honorarium Program in memory of a loved one or in honor of an individual’s birthday, graduation, anniversary, or other special occasion have been invested in the school’s Endowment Fund. Memorial/Honorarium Form

    Additional ways to help Marian build its endowment
    • Gifts to create or support an endowed scholarship
    • Planned gifts
    • Estate gifts (realized planned gifts)
    • Class reunion gifts
    • Support of the Living Your Best Life Event

  • Wish List

    Our operating budget provides the essentials to maintain our mission of providing the best possible Catholic college preparatory education for young women here at Marian.  However, in the process, “wish we had it” items do not get included in the final budget.
     
    Here’s a list of items we “wish we had.”  Can you help us?

    Personal protection equipment for students, faculty/staff, athletes & visitors ...$5,000-10,000
    Distance Learning Enhancements
    Wireless systems for teachers to record, speak through PPE and deliver instruction online and in classroom simultaneously$4,500
    GoPro bundles for live art demonstrations (2 @ $450).................................$900
    Wireless body microphones and antennas for MRP and school productions
    (5 @ $1,000)…………………………….....…………………………………………….…    		$5,000
    Updated scoreboard table front for athletic competitions......................................$2,500
    Video equipment for communications to the Marian Community.......................$880
    Studio Set - $400
    Backdrops - $250
    Sound panels and blackout curtains - $120
    Storage - $110
    Wall mounted rail with six brochure holders (2 @ $375) ........................................$750
    DJI Mini 2 Drone to capture videos and photos for school events and marketing$650
    Wooden display easels for the art department (24 @ $20).....................................$480
    National History Day competition kit................................................................................$425

    If you would like to help us with one of these items – or donate funds toward its purchase – please contact the Advancement office, at (248) 644-1946 or Advancement@marian-hs.org.  Thank you!

  • Donor Recognition

    Annual Giving is the sum total of all gifts made to Marian within one fiscal year
    (July 1 - June 30).

    Leadership Circle ($2,500+)
    Marian’s Leadership Circle is composed of lead benefactors who make a gift of $2,500 or more.
     
    Partners in Mission $50,000+ 
    IHM Founders’ Circle$25,000+ 
    Director’s Circle$10,000+ 
    Head of School’s Circle$5,000+ 
    Deans’ Circle$2,500+ 

    Loyalty Societies
    These gifts form the foundation of support for Marian students.

    Caritas Society$1,000+ 
    Marian Society $500+ 
    Scholars’ Society     $250+ 
    Blue and Gold Society  $100+ 
    Mustang Society  Gifts up to $99 
     

Marian High School

7225 Lahser Road Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
PHONE: (248) 644-1750
Marian High School, an IHM sponsored school, is fully accredited by NCA CASI, an accrediting division of AdvancED.

Marian is a Catholic college preparatory school for young women, sponsored by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

The mission of Marian is to ensure, within a Christian environment, an excellent education built on a strong academic curriculum, which will enable young women to value human diversity and live responsible lives of leadership and action based on gospel values.

An enduring tradition: guiding young women spiritually, challenging them academically, and inspiring them to a life of leadership and service.