General Fund Scholarships (Giving Tuesday)
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Grant Type
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Overview
General Fund Scholarships (Giving Tuesday)
Organization: Catholic Education Arizona
Geographic Scope: Diocese of Phoenix Catholic schools, Arizona
Purpose: Provides scholarships to schools with unmet financial need through a matching challenge during Giving Tuesday (first Tuesday after Thanksgiving in December)
- Annual Event: Giving Tuesday challenge with matching contributions
- Focus: Schools with the highest unmet need
- Donor Match: Catholic Education Arizona provides matching contributions during Giving Tuesday
- Recent Date: December 3rd (example from 2018 campaign)
- Community Mobilization: Schools organize campaigns including: - Dad's Club events - Ministry Fairs - Text and email reminder blasts - Staff presence at weekend masses - Student visibility in parish services
Key Facts
Funding Applications
Schools with high percentages of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch programs are eligible for consideration. Example: Over 50% of students at participating schools qualify for free and reduced lunch.- Provides tuition assistance scholarships essential for families
- Helps schools support families desiring to live Catholic faith and choose Catholic education
- Supports Catholic school growth and sustainability
Impact
- Only Catholic school in Lake Havasu City
- Over 50% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch
- Won top matching contribution spot in 2018 Giving Tuesday challenge
- Repeated success in subsequent years
Example Recipient
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School (Lake Havasu City)- Phone: 602-218-6542
- Email: info@ceaz.org
- Address: 5353 N 16th Street Suite 330, Phoenix, AZ 85016
- Website: www.ceaz.org
Contact
Catholic Education Arizona- Direct Arizona state tax credits to Catholic Education Arizona on/before Giving Tuesday
- Participate in school fundraising campaigns around Giving Tuesday
- Encourage parish and community contributions
How to Participate
How to Apply
How to Participate
1. Schools/Administrators: Contact Catholic Education Arizona to discuss participation in Giving Tuesday matching challenge
2. School Mobilization Strategy:
- Contact CEA about matching opportunity
- Present match as community challenge
- Organize through School Advisory Board
- Plan events (Dad's Club, Ministry Fair, etc.)
- Send reminder communications (text, email)
- Schedule staff at weekend masses
- Highlight student involvement in parish life
3. Donors/Community Members: Direct Arizona state tax credits to Catholic Education Arizona on Giving Tuesday
- Contact local school for information
- Direct funds to General Fund for school scholarships
- Participate in school-organized giving events
4. Timeline:
- Giving Tuesday occurs first Tuesday after Thanksgiving (typically early December)
- Schools typically launch campaigns 4-6 weeks prior
- Coordinate messaging through parish and school channels
- Phone: 602-218-6542
- Email: info@ceaz.org
- Website: www.ceaz.org
Contact for School Participation
Catholic Education Arizona- Specific match amount and terms
- Eligible schools and criteria
- Tax credit process and deadlines
- Promotional materials and resources
Details to Confirm with CEA
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