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What is a direct appeal Capital Campaign?

It is your family's chance to give directly to the school by writing a check (return envelope enclosed) or donating online. This is THE major fundraiser of the 2009 – 2010 school year. Last year was a great success. Even though we had only 35% participation, we raised over $35,000. We hope to exceed that this year!

As a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to Eldorado K-8, SEA has been able to reduce overhead so that nearly every penny contributed goes directly to Eldorado K-8’s education initiatives budgeted for and funded by the SEA.

So many meaningful reasons to give...

Eldorado K-8 has received the Irwin School of Excellence award and has achieved an excellent rating with high marks in district-wide evaluations and state CSAP scores. We want that successful tradition to continue, but we cannot do it without your help. This capital campaign enables SEA to fund Eldorado K-8’s literacy programs, classroom support and enrichment programs.

Colorado public education ranks 40th in the nation in per pupil funding (adjusted for cost-of-living). Likewise, Colorado is 38th in student-teacher ratios. The SEA for Eldorado K-8 was established solely to promote community and raise funds for the needed programs that our school district and state will not provide. Fund raising is a necessity.  Local newshas been closely following this issue and many sources of information are available online including a recent The Denver Post article highlighting the details of the funding: http://www.denverpost.com/ci_12926871

One month. One donation. One major fundraiser.

It is fast and easy. You write a check or contribute online at: www.soaringeaglesalliance.com  That's it!

ü      It's an effective use of funds as your donation goes directly to the school

ü      Your contributions are confidential and anonymous

ü      There are no classroom based competitions

ü      There's nothing to sell

ü      Fully  tax deductible (no goods or services are received)

ü      It's eligible for Corporate Matching Gifts stretching  your donation even further!

Help others help us.

Many employers offer a matching gift program for employees to donate to non-profit organizations and the SEA is a 501 (c) (3) organization. Please ask your employer if a "matching gift" is an option. Grandparents, other family members, or friends are also invited to support your child's school by check or online!

How much should I give?

Every family at Eldorado K-8 is encouraged to give what they can. We want to emphasize that all donations of all sizes are appreciated. Our goal is 100% participation, whether your child is in kindergarten, 8th grade, or somewhere in between. Full participation indicates a strong sense of purpose and true dedication of our school community. Additionally, for grant-writing purposes, potential grantors like to see very strong participation levels. In order to fund our $75,000 budget we need $75 per child but understand that all financial situations are different and some families can give more, some less.

How do I give to Eldorado K-8 Capital Campaign?

Please send a check payable to Soaring Eagles Alliance and either:

1, Place the check in the pre-addressed return envelope and mail it

2. Or, drop the envelope at school in the main office "collection box"

3. Send the envelope back to school with your child for giving to his/her 

teacher in their Friday folders

4. Have your donation ready for drop-off at upcoming our Community Dinner

Online donations via a credit card can be made securely at: www.SoaringEaglesAlliance.com but a 3% online fee will be dedicted from your donation. When contributing online, please consider increasing your donation to help cover this fee – for $75 this amounts to only $2.24 more. After your donation, SEA will send you a receipt for your tax records.

How does the PTO decide what to spend money on?

Our teachers and staff know all too well the needs of our children. They know what works to keep Eldorado K-8, a school of excellence. The SEA and the school Administrators target needs every spring for the following year and revisit these needs again after we are able to set our final budget following the capital campaign in the new school year. This cycle repeats every year and the SEA welcomes the participation of its members – all of the Eldorado K-8 families.

I'd like to give to the campaign, but I am not comfortable with the amount suggested. What should I do?

Any amount that your family can give directly to this cause is appreciated. All giving will be kept confidential and anonymous. The Capital Campaign team will report progress in terms of percentages of Eldorado K-8 family participation and will share final numbers and success of participation at the end of the campaign. We understand that not every Eldorado K-8 family will be able to give the suggested donation amount. Please give what you can. If you can give more, please do with the understand that we are a very diverse school community.

Can grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends give to the Capital Campaign?

Yes! Anyone who wants to be a friend of Eldorado K-8 can donate! We appreciate our Eldorado K-8 community mentioning the campaign to other family members and friends. Perhaps it will be a relief to the persons who normally (and graciously) buy gift wrap from your child on a regular basis. Unlike gift wrap sales, all the proceeds of a direct appeal campaign go directly to Eldorado K-8. All donors will receive a letter thanking them for their donation and providing a receipt for tax purposes.

What if I cannot give now or would like to make smaller contributions throughout the school year?

While the main campaign drive ends in September, Eldorado K-8 parents should know that they are welcome to contribute as their budget or situation allows. Contributions can be made at any time throught the school year by mailing or taking to school a check payable to Soaring Eagles Alliance or by donating online at: www.soaringeaglesalliance.com

We thank you in advance...

We know you receive numerous requests for donations throughout the community. Rest assured that your donation is going directly to Eldorado K-8 and your child’s education. We are dedicated to the future of our students, our school and our community.

What if I have questions??

As a member of SEA, the community is encouraged to come to a general meeting which is the 1st Wednesay of every month at 6:30pm in the school library. You can also contact our board at: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

SEA welcomes your feedback and encouragement during another year's exciting campaign.

The Capital Campaign is our main fundraiser for the whole year, and our goal is 100% participation.