Giving Day 2026

GIVING DAY FAQ

What is NDA Giving Day?

Notre Dame Academy Giving Day is a one-day fundraising event on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, bringing together our entire school community to support the Notre Dame Academy’s Annual Fund.

Centered on the theme “Finding Her Voice,” Giving Day highlights how NDA helps girls—from age 3 through high school graduation—find, use, and lead with their voices. Every gift made that day helps amplify student voices across all grade levels. Please consider a gift on Giving Day 2026 and help amplify the voices of our girls and young women.

Why donate on Giving Day 2026?

Notre Dame Academy remains steadfast in our mission of liberating education, for more than 120 years. When you make a gift to Notre Dame, you help ensure that we will always be a place where young women develop their passions and are nurtured to lead. Giving Day is a powerful opportunity to make an immediate impact.

Your gift amplifies our students’ voices, helps unlock matching gifts, and moves us closer to our goal of $100,000 from 350 donors in 24 hours. Notre Dame Academy’s Giving Day is an opportunity for donors to enhance the impact of their gift and to show students they are heard, supported, and believed in.

When can I make my donation to Notre Dame Academy’s Giving Day 2026?

How do I make my gift?

On February 11th, you can make your secure gift from anywhere in the world in one of these ways:

Give Online: donate online through the Giving Day website.
Contact Killian Clifford, Director of Mission Advancement at [email protected] and include the best call back number to help you process your gift over the phone.
Call the Office of Mission Advancement at (718) 442-1139.

Our payment methods are secure. You’ll receive a confirmation email once your gift is complete.

While we encourage giving online on February 11th, you can also give by mail: please mail your check, along with a memo stating “NDA Giving Day” to:

Notre Dame Academy
Office of Mission Advancement
90 Howard Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301

Where does my gift go, and how does it make a difference?

Your contribution on Giving Day 2026 supports Notre Dame Academy’s Annual Fund, which touches every part of the NDA experience. Your generosity helps us maintain small class sizes and innovative programs, supports faculty who nurture student confidence, and provides resources that allow every girl to find and amplify her voice. Simply put, your gift helps girls grow from first words to fearless leadership.

Can I donate before Giving Day starts?

Is there a minimum donation amount?

Does my gift count toward my Annual Giving?

Yes! If it is your first gift this fiscal year, your gift on Giving Day 2026 will be counted towards the annual giving participation rate and noted in our Annual Report. If you have already given this year, thank you! We encourage you to be a part of NDA’s Giving Day and help us reach our goal of $100,000 in 24-hours. Only gifts made on February 11th will count towards Giving Day totals and we hope your additional gift with inspire others to give as well.

Is my gift on Giving Day 2026 tax-deductible?

Besides giving, how can I get involved on Giving Day 2026?

There are many ways to help amplify student voices on Giving Day! We ask that you pray for a successful Giving Day and spread the word: share Giving Day messages on social media; encourage friends, family, or classmates to participate; comment, like, and repost student voice stories. Whatever method you choose, your voice will make an incredible impact on the success of Notre Dame Academy’s Giving Day 2026.

Who can I contact with more questions about Giving Day 2026?