WAYS TO GIVE

Through our community-developed strategic plan, Redefining Excellence: Learning Beyond Boundaries, we are expanding opportunities for students both in and out of the classroom. Beyond Boundaries: The Campaign for Hackley’s Future is a call to action. Your commitment to this campaign will build the future for today’s—and tomorrow’s—students. From the Hackley Fund to endowment to the new Center for the Creative Arts and Technology, gifts to Beyond Boundaries provide the resources to prepare our students to be global citizens, well-prepared for a future we can only imagine.  

Beyond Boundaries is a comprehensive campaign, and we encourage donors to consider maintaining their Hackley Fund support while making an additional, or stretch, gift to one of the other campaign priorities outlined under “Elevate” and “Create”: endowment and the Center. In addition to the specific priorities outlined, donors may choose to make an unrestricted campaign gift. All unrestricted campaign gifts will be designated by the Board of Trustees to the campaign priority with the greatest need at the end of the campaign. Unrestricted gifts provide Hackley with the greatest flexibility to best support our students and faculty.

There are a number of ways for you to support Hackley in our efforts, including secure online giving through the form available here (or click on the Donate button), wire transfers, as well as checks made payable to Hackley School. You may also contribute by making gifts of appreciated securities, recommending grants through your Donor Advised Fund, or including Hackley in your estate planning. To read more about making Gifts of Stock, please visit Hackley’s website here.

Thank you for going all-in for Hackley, pushing our students and faculty “beyond boundaries,” and for helping us realize the ambitious goals of Redefining Excellence.

 

For more information or to discuss a gift to Beyond Boundaries: The Campaign for Hackley's Future, please contact John Gannon P '21, Director of Advancement, at jgannon@hackleyschool.org or (914) 366-2654.

Why Give?

“I am incredibly proud to invest in the Hackley community—nurturing old relationships and building new networks. Similarly, Redefining Excellence is the perfect blend of old & new to push Hackley forward.”

— Matt Sternberg ‘04

Meet the Campaign Team

  • Charles Franklin

    Head of School

    (914) 366-2602 | cfranklin@hackleyschool.org

    Charles Franklin started as Hackley’s 13th Head of School in 2023. He has served as a teacher, coach, advisor, Dean of Students, Academic Dean, Division Head and Assistant Head of School in his 23 years in education. He lives on campus in Gage House with his wife and three daughters, all of whom attend Hackley. Charles loves to read, watch any English soccer match, and explore the history and nature of the Hudson Valley.

  • John Gannon P '21

    Director of Advancement

    (914) 366-2654 | jgannon@hackleyschool.org

    John is excited about starting his 25th year on the Hilltop. His son is an alumnus. John founded Hackley’s Networking Initiative, and he enjoys facilitating informational interviews for alumni. Increasingly interested in the history of our school, he offers historical walking tours of campus. John is a passionate Yankees fan who has attended more than 25 consecutive Opening Days, primarily with his father.

  • John Halpin

    Major Gifts Officer

    (914) 366-2688 | jhalpin@hackleyschool.org

    John Halpin arrived at Hackley in 2022. Previously, he worked in fundraising roles at Columbia University, the nonprofit news organization THE CITY, and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. In his spare time, he enjoys writing, reading, and restoring vintage typewriters. He lives in Hastings, and on most days he bikes to work along the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail.

  • Katy Ritz

    Associate Director of Advancement

    (914) 366-2631 | kritz@hackleyschool.org

    Katy arrived on the Hilltop in 2019, holding nearly every development position independent schools have to offer. Prior to fundraising, Katy oversaw public relations and communications for media companies. She lives in Sleepy Hollow with her family and many pets and is a passionate Swiftie.