Annual Fund
Your Gift Makes More Possible
Every day at Dunn, students are challenged to discover what they are capable of—in the classroom, on the field, on stage, in the outdoors, and through experiences that expand their understanding of themselves and the world.
The Annual Fund helps make those opportunities possible.
For the 2026–27 school year, Dunn’s Annual Fund goal is $1.3 million. Together, gifts from parents, alumni, families, trustees, faculty, staff, and friends will provide flexible resources to invest in exceptional programs and people, expand tuition assistance, respond to new opportunities, and ensure that students have access to experiences that enrich their education.
Gifts to the Annual Fund are put to work in the current school year, making an immediate impact across the Dunn experience.
What Your Support Makes Possible
Exceptional Teaching and Learning
Annual Fund support helps provide faculty with the tools, resources, professional development, and innovative programming needed to create meaningful learning experiences for every student.
Tuition Assistance
Annual Fund gifts directly support tuition assistance, helping make a Dunn education accessible to talented and deserving students from a wide range of backgrounds. This support strengthens the entire Dunn community by bringing together students with diverse experiences, perspectives, and potential.
Arts, Athletics, and Student Life
From athletics and visual and performing arts to clubs, leadership opportunities, and campus traditions, Annual Fund support helps students discover new interests, develop confidence, and build lasting connections.
Experiential and Global Learning
Annual Fund gifts help bring learning beyond the classroom through outdoor education, field experiences, student travel, international exchange, Round Square opportunities, and other programs that broaden students’ perspectives.
Innovation and Emerging Opportunities
Because the Annual Fund provides flexible, immediate support, Dunn can act when new opportunities arise—investing in ideas, programs, technology, and experiences that directly benefit students.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where does my Annual Fund gift go?
- Why is flexible support important?
- Does the size of my gift matter?
- Can I make a pledge or set up a recurring gift?
- Can I direct my gift to a specific program or need?
- Can I establish a named scholarship?
Where does my Annual Fund gift go?
Why is flexible support important?
Does the size of my gift matter?
Can I make a pledge or set up a recurring gift?
Can I direct my gift to a specific program or need?
Can I establish a named scholarship?
Every Gift Strengthens the Dunn Experience
The Annual Fund is a shared investment in Dunn’s students and the experiences that shape their education. Each year, parents, alumni, families, trustees, faculty, staff, and friends come together to support the people, programs, financial aid, and opportunities that make Dunn distinctive.
Every gift—at every level—adds to that collective impact. Your participation is a meaningful vote of confidence in Dunn’s mission and in the students and educators who bring it to life each day.
Make an Impact Today
Your Annual Fund gift supports exceptional teachers, expands financial aid, enriches student experiences, and provides the flexibility to meet Dunn's greatest needs.
Together, we can reach our $1.3 million goal for 2026–27 and make even more possible for Dunn students.
Annual Fund Giving Circles
Dunn’s Giving Circles recognize the generosity of donors who invest in the School’s students, educators, and programs through the Annual Fund. Every level of support contributes to a stronger Dunn experience, and we are grateful for each donor who chooses to participate.
Head of School Circle — $100,000+
Change Maker — $50,000+
Visionary — $25,000+
Champion — $10,000+
Ambassador — $5,000+
1957 Founder — $1,957+
Advocate — $1,000+
Partner — $500+
Earwig — $250+