A cheerful assist.
Our founders anticipated that those “who reap some advantage by this institution, will cheerfully assist in supporting the additional, so that .. children of promising genius may be introduced, and members who may need some special aid may have it afforded them.”
The Exeter Fund is the instrument for that support. It provides vital resources that enable us to sustain the hallmarks of an Exeter education, including small class sizes, robust academic offerings and our superb faculty.
Funding Your Gift
There are a variety of ways to fund your gift to the Academy.
Volunteer
There is no shortage of ways to get involved.
Recognition Societies
Small tokens of our appreciation for your generosity.
The Exeter Fund Explained
Between a robust endowment and student tuition, why is the generosity of donors so critical to fulfilling Exeter's mission? That's a great question. Let's talk about it …
The Exeter Fund Designations
Exeter's Immediate Priorities
Help sustain the Exeter experience for every student. By choosing this designation, you ensure your gift goes toward the Academy’s greatest operational needs for the year.
Academic Excellence
Support the hallmarks of an Exeter education: world-class faculty in 16 academic departments; Harkness classrooms; and a curriculum of 450 courses. Your gift helps to sustain the 5:1 student/teacher ratio and provides opportunities for experiential and interdisciplinary learning.
Financial Aid
Nearly 50% of Exeter students receive financial aid. Your gift helps to keep tuition far below the actual cost, and enables the Academy to extend financial aid to as many families as possible.
The Arts
Fully half of Exeter’s students participate in music lessons, and Exonians can choose from 23 dance and theater courses. Your gift will directly support the professional faculty and staff, curriculum, materials and equipment required to maintain such high-quality access to the arts.
Athletics
Athletics is a cornerstone of the Exeter experience, promoting character development and collaboration. Nearly 70% of students participate on Exeter’s 60 interscholastic teams, representing 23 different sports. Your gift will support coaching and athletic training professionals, equipment, transportation costs, and maintenance of Exeter’s athletics facilities and fields.
Equity & Inclusion
Support Exeter’s vision to ensure every member of the community has the tools to flourish. Your support will sustain the Office of Equity and Inclusion and the Office of Multicultural Affairs, and provide community-wide training programs and curricular developments in support of creating a more diverse and inclusive campus.
Health & Wellness
Fund the programs and people dedicated to fostering healthy adolescent development in our students’ lives. The Exeter Fund supports the school’s director of well-being; staffing and programming at the Lamont Health Center; our on-call licensed mental health professionals; the office of Campus Safety; and well-being initiatives for students and employees.
Global Opportunities
Exeter’s Global Initiatives program, an extension of the Harkness classroom, with 40 travel opportunities across five continents annually — each a vital lesson in global citizenship through experiential immersion. More than 400 students engage in off-campus programming every year. Your gift will directly support the Global Initiatives Office, including faculty and staff salaries, program development, and financial assistance for students who need it.
Sustainability
Exeter is committed to fostering a culture of sustainability in our community. Through our academic programs, we will educate our students about the principles of sustainability and the threat of climate change and cultivate their capacity to take action. Through our operations, we will responsibly manage our natural resources and campus facilities, reduce our environmental impact, and minimize our contributions to climate change.
Making an impact
Your support covers everything from keeping the lights on to sparking the light bulbs above our heads. Thank you for your support!
