Crystal Culture of Philanthropy

A Continued Exceptional Educational Experience

Our students are grateful for the generous investment of volunteer time and financial resources from our families. Crystal is proud of our enviable parent/guardian participation rates, with close to 100% participation in the Crystal Fund each year for the past decade. Crystal’s culture of philanthropy ensures that we can continue to offer an exceptional educational experience to all of our students, now and in the future.
To better understand the timing, expectations, and nature of requests for donations at Crystal, please see the chart below.

    • Crystal's Advancement Team

The Crystal Fund
Goal
To support all aspects of the Crystal experience, including salaries, financial aid, classroom and program expenses, arts, athletics, and more.
Expectation
100% parent participation - every gift matters.
Funds raised
2023-24 - $3.25 million
Timing
October through January

Capital Campaign
Goal
Enable Crystal's strategic vision and long-term plans
Expectation
100% parent participation. Approximately one capital campaign ask during each student's tenure. Families with children in multiple grades may experience two or more campaigns in their tenure.
Funds raised
The Thrive Together Campaign's goal is to raise at least $50M for Upper School improvements and endowment. As of May 2024, we have raised over $36.5M toward our goal.
Timing
Every 3-7 Years

Crystal Fest
Goal
Celebrate the Crystal community - volunteer, attend, and most importantly - have fun! 
Expectation
This event, traditionally a fundraiser, has been transformed into a “fun-raising” event, beginning in Spring of 2025
Timing
Spring

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Our Give & Engage leadership team

List of 10 members.

  • Photo of Betsy Berman

    Betsy Berman 

    Assistant Head for Advancement and Strategy
  • Photo of Alissa Ford

    Alissa Ford 

    Alumni Engagement Coordinator
  • Photo of Gavi Goldstein

    Gavi Goldstein 

    Associate Director of Marketing and Media, US Musical Director
  • Photo of David Leyva

    David Leyva 

    Interim Advancement Coordinator
  • Photo of Heather MacKenzie

    Heather MacKenzie 

    Advancement Data Systems Administrator
  • Photo of Petra Nedzel

    Petra Nedzel 

  • Photo of Kirsten Peregoy

    Kirsten Peregoy 

    Events and Advancement Operations Manager
  • Photo of Deborah Rockwood

    Deborah Rockwood 

    Interim Director of Development
  • Photo of Andrew Wolf

    Andrew Wolf 

    Director of Strategic Projects
  • Photo of Tiffini Crum

    Tiffini Crum 

    Web and Electronic Communications Manager

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Middle School

10 Davis Drive, Belmont, CA 94002
650-645-1000

Upper School

400 Uplands Drive, Hillsborough, CA 94010
650-342-4175
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