Support Shipley
Annual Giving
Annual Giving is a vital source of institutional momentum for Shipley, and the primary way for all alumni, parents, and friends to help sustain all that sets Shipley apart. The success of Annual Giving reflects the spirit of shared experience and mutual encouragement, as each generation preserves the legacy of opportunity it received, strengthens it, and passes it on.
Designate Your Gift
Tuition Assistance
Enables us to maintain a tuition assistance program that has benefited thousands of Shipley students and allows for a socioeconomically diverse learning environment.
Colleague Support
Provides faculty and staff access to professional development opportunities, enrichment programs, competitive salary and benefits programs.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Supports diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts that allow for an atmosphere where all members of the Shipley community can do their best work in a safe and inclusive environment.
Shipley's Greatest Needs
Direct financial resources to areas where they are most needed and help complete the educational experience for our students.
Other Designations
Other designations include: Program support for the Arts, Athletics, Positive Education, and STEAM, as well as Educational Technology and Sustainability.Why We Give
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Erika Griffin White ’98
Consistency is the key to making an impact, so as a loyal donor I want to make sure that my impact is a part of the fabric of Shipley’s continuous growth. When you loyally donate every year, you can see the progressive impact you have on programming, educational access, and a host of other initiatives our donations support. -
Lee Osterman & Elissa Topol
We want other children and families to receive all the educational benefits and rewards our children did in a caring and supportive environment. Our experience was truly a family adventure. No matter how times change and the years pass since the Shipley sisters started the School, the core values fostering excellence in education and responsibility for contributing to the world have not only changed, but strengthened. -
Caleb Balderston ’06
I’m committing myself to developing young leaders through secondary education, and find it important to support the institutions that instilled this in me. -
DeDe Chirgwin Brown
I was Director of External Relations for 23 years at Shipley, and I was able to get to know so many parents, alumni, faculty and staff. In addition, my daughter was a student at Shipley for 14 years, graduating in 2008, the year that I “graduated” from the School. I was motivated to give back as a parent for her academic education and her love of sports, both of which were so important to her in her college career as well as her future. -
Megan & Matt Genkin, P’30 P’33
We give to Shipley because after six years here, we have seen firsthand the amazing benefits of a Shipley education. Seeing how both of our children have grown academically, socially, and emotionally makes giving back an easy decision! Shipley encourages students to see the world beyond their own and realize that that world shares both similarities and differences. The focus on empathy in the curriculum is so important. -
Peter Raymond ’05
My 13 years at Shipley shaped me into the person I am today. I’m grateful to Shipley for a fantastic education, opportunities for exploration, meaningful relationships, and fond memories. Shipley prepared me well for life after high school. I appreciate all that Shipley has given me and am proud to support the School. -
Katy Sherrerd ’75
Shipley’s commitment to a culture that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion is an excellent example of how the school can help to shape a better world. An inclusive culture (with role models and a supportive community) provides a safe place for all students to learn the skills they will need to make a difference in the future. -
Chris & Wendy Smith, P’28 P’30
We prioritize giving back to and volunteering at Shipley because we feel strongly about living the School’s mission and see the clear benefits a Shipley education has provided our children. Shipley’s approach to positive education, focus on critical thinking, and strong sense of community creates a place where all students can succeed. -
Sophie Hart ’77
It was a great privilege for me to experience 13 wonderful years as a Shipley student. Shipley provided an unparalleled educational opportunity from Beechwood and Middle House to Upper School. But it also provided invaluable lifelong friendships that I deeply cherish, not only with my fellow students, but also with their parents, grandparents, siblings, and spouses, and with many of the talented and caring members of the faculty. This institution, this experience, these people, and all of the associated memories gave me a unique preparation for life’s journey. That is my motivation for making an annual gift. Fortiter in re, leniter in modo. -
Tim Lightman, P’28
Shipley supports the development of critical thinking skills, promotes the importance of compassionate participation in the world, and nurtures individual and collective wellbeing, all skills that children will need as they become adults in an increasingly complex and global environment. Being part of the community as both a parent and colleague inspires me to give. I know that giving back helps not just my daughter but all the students.
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Gratitude for Our Donors
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Gratitude Report 2022
With deep appreciation, we are pleased to share The Shipley School’s Gratitude Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. In these pages, you will discover all the ways our donors supported Shipley.
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Acorn & Oak Society
The Acorn & Oak Society was established to honor our most loyal donors who make a gift to Shipley each year without fail and who exhibit steadfast loyalty to—and support of—the School.
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Gratitude Report News & Stories
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Board of Trustees Leadership Transitions
The Board of Trustees is the guardian of Shipley’s mission and works to ensure that it is fulfilled, relevant, and vital to the community it serves. Volunteers who serve as trustees are important ambassadors and advisors. The School thanks Brooksley Wylie and Tim Buckley for their incredible service and welcomes Colin Kelton as Chair and Antonette Dulay-Tiongco as Vice Chair, in the 2022-2023 school year.Read More -
Class of 1972 Earns Reunion Giving Awards
Alumni celebrating a reunion are encouraged to make a special gift to Shipley to commemorate their reunion milestone. The Reunion Giving Award and the Class of 1948 Margaret Bailey Speer Award recognize the class with the highest amount contributed and the class with highest participation percentage in giving, respectively. This year, the Class of 1972 earned both awards in celebration of its 50th Reunion, with a total class contribution of $115,708 and a participation rate of 54% as of the start of the weekend on April 29.Read More -
Investment & Impact In the Classroom
Your philanthropy to Shipley in 2021-2022 made an outsized impact on every aspect of the School. Here are just a couple of highlights.Read More -
Neal Regino ’03: Grateful & Giving Back
In the two decades since he attended Shipley with the benefit of tuition assistance, Neal Regino ’03 has made a positive impact in the world. In addition to co-founding a nonprofit foundation benefiting children in Chester, PA, Neal has served Shipley in many ways, most significantly as President of the Alumni Council and a member of the Board of Trustees.Read More -
Black Alumni Association Endowment Fund Established
In February 2021, Shipley’s Black Alumni Association (BAA) set out to raise $100,000 in order to establish the Black Alumni Association Endowment Fund at Shipley, in support of the curricular and cultural needs of current Black students and teachers. With the support of the Shipley community and the tremendous leadership of Hakiem Coles ’07, the BAA and Shipley proudly announce that the goal of $100,000 has been met and exceeded by 30%!Read More
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The Shipley School is a private, coeducational day school for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students, located in Bryn Mawr, PA. Through our commitment to educational excellence, we develop within each student a love of learning and a desire for compassionate participation in the world.
