Capital Campaign FAQs

Saint Joseph Academy is in the midst of its Capital Campaign, a multi-year fundraising initiative to raise capital to move our campus forward for future generations. It also secures the Academy as a leading high school for decades to come as we continue to transform the bright minds of our remarkable young women into the compassionate leaders of tomorrow’s global society.

Yes, a recognition plan has been designed to acknowledge and thank our generous benefactors who support the campaign at a leadership level. Please contact Campaign Director Nora Hennessy '80 at nhennessy@sja1890.org or 216.251.6788 ext. 229.

The Academy is open-minded about growing the student body, but that is not the purpose of the campaign. The current facilities no longer fully support the current number of students, especially those involved in the musical and theatrical arts or our student athletes. Also, we lack student collaborative space in our Academy Building (built in 1928). Adding a new building, contiguous to the Academy Center will provide this needed space.

The pledge period is typically three years. Annual payments may differ in amount. The Academy will remain flexible to help donors make their greatest impact.

The total campaign goal is $6.5 million. This includes the construction, project management, fundraising and financing costs.

No. By conducting a campaign, the construction expenses are separated to ensure that tuition is used for academic programming, faculty support and other operating expenses.Tuition will not increase because of this campaign.

No. Saint Joseph Academy is sponsored by the Sisters of the Congregation of St. Joseph as an independent, Catholic school within the Diocese of Cleveland.

No. Gifts to the Annual Fund are unrestricted and support our students and programs in all areas, including tuition assistance, academics, athletics, co-curricular activities, technology and more. A contribution to the campaign should be considered a donation that is in addition to one’s current Annual Fund support.

Donations to the Annual Fund have a critical impact on Saint Joseph Academy. The Annual Fund provides flexibility to meet emerging needs throughout the year, as well as to fund ongoing programs, especially tuition assistance and professional development for the faculty. Every gift helps to sustain the legacy of the Sisters of the Congregation of St. Joseph. The entire school community is asked for support and participation. Gifts to the Capital Campaign are transformative gifts that are specifically designed to fund these capital improvements. Often these gifts are longer-term commitments pledged over a period of time.