McDonogh Fund


Making Excellence Possible

The McDonogh Fund is McDonogh’s annual fundraising priority, providing essential support for the people, programs, and opportunities that make a McDonogh education distinctive. Because tuition does not cover the full cost of a McDonogh education, annual gifts help provide the resources needed to support exceptional teaching and learning, financial aid, student experiences, and the School’s most pressing priorities.

How the McDonogh Fund Works

The McDonogh Fund provides flexible annual support that allows the School to respond to the evolving needs and opportunities of our students and faculty. Gifts of every size make a difference, supporting the people and programs at the heart of the McDonogh experience.

Signature Societies & Clubs

Leadership donors are recognized as members of McDonogh’s Young Alumni Giving Clubs and Signature Societies based on their McDonogh Fund giving level each fiscal year. These groups offer special opportunities to connect with fellow supporters, experience the School in meaningful ways, and be recognized for their generosity. Explore the seven clubs and societies below, along with the benefits of each.

Navy Blazer Club: $500-$999 (alumni who have graduated within the past 15 years)

  • McDonogh vinyl sticker 
  • Semiannual access to an exclusive McDonogh Gear Site

Eagle Club: $1,000 and above (alumni who have graduated within the past 15 years)

  • All Navy Blazer Club benefits
  • Recognition in our annual Impact Report
  • Invitation to the Brought to You by the McDonogh Fund Student Showcase

Compass Society: $2,500-$4,999

  • Semiannual access to an exclusive McDonogh Gear Site
  • Recognition in our annual Impact Report
  • Invitation to the Brought to You by the McDonogh Fund Student Showcase

Shield Society: $5,000-$9,999

  • All Compass Society benefits
  • Invitation to our biennial Shield Society Luncheon

Orange & Black Society: $10,000-$24,999

  • All Shield Society benefits
  • Invitation to the biennial Orange & Black Dinner
  • Priority invitations to select special events and briefings

1873 Society: $25,000-$49,999

  • All Orange & Black Society benefits
  • Invitation to coffee with the Head of School

Monument Society: $50,000 and above

  • All 1873 Society benefits
  • Special distinction in our annual Impact Report

McDonogh Fund Priorities

The McDonogh Fund supports the people, programs, and opportunities that make a McDonogh education distinctive. You can direct your gift to the area most meaningful to you.

Areas of Greatest Need

Scholarship & Financial Aid

Academic Programs

Campus Life

Athletics

Equity & Inclusion

Tuition Remission

Faculty Support

McDonogh Fund Volunteers

Giving your time and talent is another meaningful way to support McDonogh. Parents, grandparents, parents of alumni, and alumni can help the McDonogh Fund team connect with fellow community members, encourage participation in annual giving, and strengthen our culture of philanthropy. Interested in volunteering? Learn more about the ways you can get involved.

Meet the McDonogh Fund Team

Meredith Rosenblatt '04

Senior Director of Philanthropy for Annual Programs

Molly Goodwin

Assistant Director of the McDonogh Fund

443-544-7053
mgoodwin@mcdonogh.org