Frequently Asked Questions

• A fund that helps create a long-lasting culture of giving.
• A fund that contributes extra income to the School’s budget.

The Annual Giving Campaign contributes to create an extra income to the school’s budget, allowing for certain projects to be offered or added to the school that would otherwise take a much longer time to become a reality. 
Donations to the Annual Fund go towards the realization of these projects, that must and will be completed in a 8 - 12 month time frame from the end of the Annual Giving Campaign.  Projects  are chosen based on the responses from a survey to parents and on the alignment with the ongoing strategic plan. If you would like to give your opinion and share ideas for the future, please email here.

The Annual Giving  Campaign is a 6-week long effort by the community and for the community, led by the Alumni and Development Office and a team of ASFM volunteer Parents. The campaign usually takes place in October and November of each year,
 

1. To foster our mission and vision.
2. To create a long lasting culture of giving.
3. To accelerate the investment in projects that will enhance our students potential and competitiveness.
4. To ensure excellence for future generations.
5. To continue with the generosity of past donors who made it possible for us to enjoy our school as it is today.
    

• Salaries and Benefits
• Depreciation
• Maintenance
• Public Services
• Books & Didactic Materials
• Computers and IT Software
• Buildings, desks and chairs
• Insurance
• Office Supplies
• Scholarships
• Others

Having an extra income, ASFM has been able to:

• Accelerate the implementation cycle of innovation allowing certain projects to be launched that otherwise would not be possible, or would take a much longer time to become a reality.
• Benchmark and compete with top independent schools around the world!
• Take the next step towards becoming a top-level school on a global scale!

It is thanks to the  contribution of donors that ASFM can develop initiatives that enrich the academic life of our students and faculty. Many  private schools in the world rely on the philanthropic spirit of its community.

The ASFM Endowment Fund was created to provide long term stability to the school.
Besides the original funds that resulted from the sale of an important asset, the primary sources of the Endowment Fund are approved restricted funds transfers and specified donations.

The Endowment Fund should be maintained in perpetuity; so that future generations of Eagles may benefit from it as well.
 

• Raise enough financial support to fund the new projects.
• Positively impact the way our 2400+ students learn.
• Encourage our families to participate in this great campaign!

A family can donate any amount they feel comfortable. All gifts, no matter the size, are important.

Edge of Excellence projects will provide our students with the knowledge and tools necessary to confront and resolve important issues of their lives. These projects will give our students the opportunity to be launched from an advantageous platform into the real world.

Projects may include funding for student activities, state of the art technology and facilities, support for athletic programs, among other things. 

To qualify as an Edge of Excellence project, the following conditions must be met: 

• The project should be aligned to the school’s mission and vision.
• The project should be designed and built in an 8-12 months time frame, after the end of the campaign.
• The total cost should not exceed $200,000 USD.

If you would like to give your opinion and share ideas for the future, please email here.
 

All new projects are chosen based on input from last year’s post campaign survey and on their direct link to the ASFM vision, mission, and strategic plan.

Each year we have a tentative budget based on our goal. 

At the end of the campaign the design of the projects is adjusted depending on the funds that have been raised from donors. We start out usually with a $200,000 annual USD budget per project.

Donors can give in any of the following ways:

• Fill out a Pledge Form (download here) and bring it to the cashier, or fill out the Online Pledge Form at www.asfm.edu.mx/pledge
• Contact Marcela C. de la Garza Evia, Alumni and Development Coordinator here or call: +52(81)-2187-0119

Yes, ASFM can issue tax-deductible receipts for donations.