Pacifica Christian High School

Raise $500,000 Major Giving to Spanning the Gap

The Major Gift Campaign will focus on the opportunity for Pacifica to finally pay down the budget gap that it has carried for the better part of 15 years. These major gifts will Span the Gap from spring through summer, allowing Pacifica greater financial security and ending its need to borrow from itself year over year.

Since the completion of the Every Square Inch Campaign, many of the most immediate physical needs of the school have been met. While Capital Campaigns may continue for the 1730 Wilshire Blvd property, the most immediate need is to end the school’s position as a new school, and pave the way for investment in a long term endowment.

The Span the Gap campaign, coupled with responsible spending, an unprecedented fourth year in a row of 60+ student freshman class, and a successful Pacifica Fund, could be accomplished with a $500,000 campaign in one year’s time. Pacifica’s annual budget stands at $4.8 million.

The Major Gift Goal 2020 / 2021 : $500,000

DISTINCTIVE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT FUND »

Opportunity

Seeking $1 million over five years to establish the Minchin Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (MCIE), expand STEM curriculum, enhance the Visual & Performing Arts Department, and establish the Distinctive Program Endowment Fund. Recognized levels of giving are available.

Forward Learning Creates Forward Thinking

Pacifica continues to improve and expand cutting edge academic course offerings that establish a unique place in the private high school marketplace. The Distinctive Program Development Fund will directly support two programs initiated by the Strategic Plan of 2015: the STEM Program and the Minchin Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship.

MCIE

The Minchin Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (MCIE) builds on Pacifica’s liberal arts core curriculum by promoting innovative leadership for the 21st century. Students build skills and knowledge in areas of business, entrepreneurship, and economics, while focusing on qualities of leadership, teamwork, and creative problem solving.

“The Minchin Center’s mission is to teach students to think critically, logically, and imaginatively, with conviction, and without fear of failure.”
– Michael Minchin, Jr.

STEM

Science and technology continue to revolutionize modern society and economies. Pacifica students interested in pursuing careers in technology, science, engineering, medicine, or design should be equipped with the highest quality resources to fully engage their abilities and imaginations.

“Investing in the infrastructure of a college level lab and technology center is pivotal in realizing the school’s strategic plan of making Pacifica STEM courses the most desirable place to learn and grow in all disciplines of scientific study.”

– David Sumida, Ph.D., Department Chair, Science & Engineering

PACIFICA ARTS

Pacifica’s Visual & Performing Arts Department seeks to establish an instrumental music curriculum, featuring performance and composition opportunities.
CAMPUS IMPROVEMENT FUND »

Opportunity

Seeking $500,000 over five years to provide three new science labs, MCIE office space, exterior signage, and gym renovations. Naming rights opportunities are available.

STATE-OF-THE-ART SCIENCE LABS

$300,000 – For fully-integrated classroom systems that include hardware, software, scientific and media equipment.

MINCHIN CENTER INNOVATION LAB

$50,000 – For active learning lab and collaborative meeting spaces.

GYMNASIUM IMPROVEMENTS

$75,000 – For a multi-use event space with state-of-the-art presentation technology, new athletic infrastructure and furniture.

21ST CENTURY CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY

$75,000 – For upgrading all classrooms with the latest digital presentation technology.
FINANCIAL AID FUND »

Opportunity

Raising $1.5 million to educate 50 students over five years. Recognized levels of giving starts at $50,000.

“A School For All Families…”

This phrase is perhaps one of the most significant and foundational ideas in Pacifica’s philosophy and approach as a private, college preparatory high school. Since the school’s first class, the Board of Trustees has been committed to providing financial aid packages to ensure that quality students from every neighborhood of Los Angeles can receive a Pacifica education. This campaign greatly expands that commitment for future Pacifica families.

Over 50% of the Pacifica student body currently receives financial aid. While the percent of full-pay families has been on a steady increase over the past three years, the identity of the Pacifica student body relies on scholarships to worthy applicants seeking admission to the school. Reaching the Financial Aid Fund goal guarantees need-based scholarships to 50 students over five years.

LEVELS OF GIVING

1 Student for 4 Years @ $50,000
2 Students for 4 Years @ $100,000
4 Students for 4 years @ $250,000
8 Students for 4 Years @ $500,000

Pacifica has provided financial aid to more than 300 families in need and students demonstrating a passion for Pacifica.
OPPORTUNITY FUND »

Opportunity

Seeking $1 million to secure funding to seize future opportunities presented for needed campus expansion. Naming rights opportunities are available.

Seed Fund for the Urban Campus

The Opportunity Fund is a reflection of the Strategic Plan to grow the school over the next ten years. Limitations set by the physical space of the existing facility have led the Board to approve investigations into an urban campus model, similar to that of NYU. Within this model, students will have access to Pacifica shuttles connecting them to multiple school locations along the Wilshire corridor of Santa Monica.