Pacifica Christian High School

Raising $1,000,000 through Major Giving to

Support School Growth

The Major Gift Campaign- comprised of significant gifts in a single donation, stock options or securities, or pledges that span over multi year increments- focuses on future opportunities for Pacifica's physical growth or investment in the school's endowment.

These major gifts are meant to provide a secure opportunity fund that allows the school to investigate new facility opportunities quickly and competitively while remaining in the heart of Santa Monica.

Since the completion of the Every Square Inch Campaign from 2015-2020, many of the most immediate physical needs of the school have been met thanks to generous donors to the Major Gift campaign. While capital campaigns are in constant development to meet the short term needs of the 1730 Wilshire Blvd property, giving to the Major Gift campaign helps secure Pacifica's place as a top academic, athletic, artistic, and theological destination for young students over the coming decade.

Currently, the Spanning the Gap campaign from 2020-2021 - coupled with responsible spending, an unprecedented fifth year in a row of 60+ student freshman class, and a successful Pacifica Fund in 2021/22- will achieve the school's long term financial goal of eliminating cash flow lending from one school year to the next. Pacifica’s annual budget stands at $5.2 million, and the Spanning the Gap campaign is on track to achieve this goal by June of 2022.

The Major Gift Goal 2021/ 2022 : $1,000,000

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.