Auction & Extravaganza

The Extravaganza & Auction is the only single-night event that supports The Wyndcroft School. 

Wyndcroft only raises funds through this event and The Annual Fund. Because we only have two fundraisers per year, your participation in both is extremely important to the financial health of the school.

Tuition only covers about 90% of the school’s operating budget, and the proceeds from the Extravaganza & Auction helps to bridge that gap. 

Wyndcroft depends on three principal sources of revenue: tuition revenue, endowment income, and the philanthropy of alumni, parents and friends. Your annual philanthropic support is a vital component of that financial equation.

The majority of funds raised at the Extravaganza & Auction support the general operating expenses for The Wyndcroft School, bridging the gap between tuition and actual costs of running the school.

There is also “Raise the Paddle” which raises money for specific projects on campus. Past Raise the Paddles that supported playground equipment, light and sound systems for the stage, iPads, Chromebooks and other technology. Wyndcroft’s Learning Commons was funded through Raise the Paddle as well.

High participation is a vote of confidence, a sign that our community supports the school’s mission. 

We strive for 100% current parent participation. The high percentage of parent participation in fundraising efforts is convincing when we seek gifts from outside sources such as grants, as most foundations consider parent participation before agreeing to donate funds to a school. It also shows that our parent community is in support of the school and our mission.

Each year, during the live auction, Wyndcroft hosts a “Raise the Paddle.” Funds raised during this portion of the evening benefit a specific school need. Past Raise the Paddles that supported playground equipment, light and sound systems for the stage, iPads, Chromebooks and other technology. Wyndcroft’s Learning Commons was funded through Raise the Paddle as well.

There are many ways to support the Extravaganza & Auction even if you can’t attend. 

• Be a sponsor

• Donate an item

• Participate in the silent auction with an online bidding pass

• Contribute to Raise the Paddle

• Help plan the event as a part of the committee

No! Individuals and families are able to purchase sponsorships in support of the event. Contact Staci Mortenson, Director of Development for more information.

Contact Staci Mortenson, Director of Development to see when the next meeting is happening.