General Fund Scholarships (Giving Tuesday)

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)

Key Facts

• 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

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.

Impact

• 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

Example Recipient

Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School (Lake Havasu City)

• 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

Contact

Catholic Education Arizona

• Phone: 602-218-6542
• Email: info@ceaz.org
• Address: 5353 N 16th Street Suite 330, Phoenix, AZ 85016
• Website: www.ceaz.org

How to Participate

• 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

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

Contact for School Participation

Catholic Education Arizona

• Phone: 602-218-6542
• Email: info@ceaz.org
• Website: www.ceaz.org

Details to Confirm with CEA

• Specific match amount and terms
• Eligible schools and criteria
• Tax credit process and deadlines
• Promotional materials and resources