The Diener School’s Annual Fund
Bridging the Gap with One of Our Biggest Fundraisers of The Year
Diener is such an inclusive, welcoming, and tight-knit community and they believe that ALL students, no matter their race, gender, learning style, or ability could succeed and do well.
—Camille, Alumni Student
Our Mission
We have so much to celebrate at The Diener School, especially our students thriving in our beautiful new campus. As we reflect on the past year, we want to highlight the importance of our Annual Fund, which is essential for sustaining the school and bridging the gap between tuition and the true cost of education.
This year, we aim to raise $120,000, with any extra funds going toward our Capital Campaign.
Your investment in our student’s education supports:
Giving Levels
Up to $1,499
Friends of Diener FlockEvery owl matters, and your gift strengthens the whole community.
$1,500 – $2,499
Scholars’ Nest CircleSupporting the foundation of learning and growth for our students.
$2,500 – $4,999
Leaders’ Branch CircleHelping students spread their wings and take the next step forward.
$5,000 – $9,999
Champions’ Wing CircleProviding the lift that helps our scholars soar higher.
$10,000+
Visionary Owls CircleLeading the way with wisdom, vision, and extraordinary impact.
Every gift to the Annual Fund makes a meaningful difference. Our Leadership Giving begins at $1,500, honoring donors whose generosity helps our students soar higher every day. Leadership donors receive special recognition throughout the year for their essential support.
Donors contributing $5,000+ are celebrated as Champions, a distinguished group recognized continuously throughout the year, including at our signature Cheers to Champions event, where we honor their extraordinary impact on The Diener School community
How Do I Give
Cash/Check
Checks may be made payable to The Diener School and mailed to:
The Diener School
9312 Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda, MD 20814Recurring Gifts
When you choose to make a recurring gift, you become a sustaining donor to The Diener School, helping to ensure our financial and operational stability so that we can focus on the positive experience and well-being of our students.
Online
Make a gift now at www.thedienerschool.org/annualfund
Matching Gifts
Many companies will match all or a portion of their employee’s contributions. Check with your company’s Human Resources Departments to determine matching gift availability and program terms.
Stocks and Other Appreciated Securities
Securities and mutual funds that have increased in value or held for more than one year are popular assets to use when making a gift. Making a gift of securities or mutual funds offers you the chance to support our work while realizing the important benefits for yourself. Please contact the school for more information about gifting securities.
Annual Fund FAQs
At The Diener School, our mission is fueled by a dedicated community of parents, alumni, grandparents, staff, and friends who believe every child deserves the chance to thrive. The Annual Fund is the cornerstone of our fundraising efforts, enabling us to provide the exceptional, individualized education that defines Diener. Tuition covers part of the cost, but your support bridges the gap to provide the personalized education your child deserves.
Annual Fund donations directly support what makes Diener exceptional: our people, our programs, and our promise to each student. Your generosity helps us recruit and retain outstanding teachers, maintain small class sizes, and deliver personalized instruction and support. It funds enriching programs, dynamic curricula, field trips, and other meaningful experiences. Additionally, the Annual Fund also ensures financial aid is available, so that every child who can benefit from Diener has the opportunity to attend, regardless of their family’s financial situation.
In short, your support directly impacts your child’s daily learning environment and the school community, helping every student thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Tuition covers a significant portion of a Diener education, but it doesn’t cover everything. The Annual Fund bridges the gap between tuition revenue and the true cost of delivering what makes Diener unique: a high-quality education that is multi-sensory, holistic, and tailored to each student. Giving to the Annual Fund is an investment in your child’s daily experience and in the strength and sustainability of our entire school community.
Choosing your gift amount is a personal decision, and there’s no right or wrong answer. We ask that each family consider making a gift that feels meaningful and comfortable for them. Every contribution, whether big or small, directly benefits every student and helps sustain the exceptional programs that make Diener so special.
Your support, at whatever level, makes a real difference. Together, our gifts add up to create an incredible impact.
Yes! The Diener School is a 501(c)3 organization and as such, all gifts are 100% tax deductible. The Diener School will send you a receipt for tax purposes within two weeks of receipt of your gift. Our Tax ID number is 20-8539999.
Support The Diener School
Every donation, large or small, makes a difference in ensuring The Diener School remains a place where children feel safe, inspired, and empowered. Join our community of donors in shaping our students' futures and ensuring our school continues to thrive!
We rely on the generous support from our staff, parents, alumni, grandparents, friends, and the larger community to continue to provide students with our specialized program while keeping tuition costs competitive.
The Diener School is a 501(C)3 organization, and all gifts are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Tax ID No. 20-8539999