AFPC Volunteer Guide
Thank you for your leadership and service as a member of the Andover Fund Parents Committee (AFPC) for the 2026–2027 academic year.
The Andover Fund is the Academy’s unrestricted annual fund, providing flexibility to support Phillips Academy’s highest priorities and most immediate needs. Every gift is immediately invested in enhancing the student experience—from financial aid and academic programs to faculty excellence, residential life, athletics, and the arts. Together, these investments advance Andover’s mission to prepare youth from every quarter for lives of leadership and service.
As an AFPC member, you play a vital role in inspiring philanthropic support and strengthening connections within our global parent community. Your outreach encourages fellow families to participate in the Andover Fund, demonstrating the power of collective philanthropy and creating opportunities for every student.
We know you balance many responsibilities, and we are deeply grateful for the time, energy, and enthusiasm you bring to this role. Thank you for helping ensure that Phillips Academy continues to provide transformative opportunities for today’s students and generations to come.
—Katherine Solimini
Associate Director, Family Giving
Key Responsibilities
AFPC members can expect to:
- Make your own gift or pledge to the Andover Fund prior to Family Weekend.
- During Family Weekend, attend the presentation on the Academy’s finances, the impact of Andover Fund support, and this year’s fundraising goals led by Academy Senior leadership and AFPC committee chairs.
- Learn to use GiveCampus, Andover’s secure online tool for managing outreach to parent assignments.
- Initiate contact with your parent assignments (10–20 families).
- Solicit your assignments for gifts to the Andover Fund at certain times of the year, when prompted by Family Giving staff.
- Thank your assignments when they make a gift or new pledge.
- Host or attend Phillips Academy events when possible, serving as an ambassador for the parent community.
- Help recruit additional Andover Fund Parent Committee volunteers.
- Optional: Do welcome outreach to parents of new Andover students in the summer (non-solicitations).
Volunteer Timeline Overview
View or download this timeline to get a quick snapshot of what’s ahead.
The Impact of Annual Giving
- Currently, 47 percent of Andover students receive financial aid with the average annual grant for returning students at $51,000.
- Annual gifts are especially critical because they close the gap between the school’s endowment and tuition resources and the fiscal requirements of our learning community. This gap must be met to secure Andover’s mission to educate youth from every quarter.
- The Andover Fund covers roughly 10 percent of the Academy’s operating budget. Endowment funds are often earmarked for dedicated purposes, and while we’re thrilled and grateful for them, consistent annual giving is the key to closing the funding gap. Unrestricted support helps PA thrive.
Why Giving Matters
Discover fast facts and impact highlights that show how alumni support fuels the Andover experience.
Gifts of all sizes matter:
Up to $100
- Daily school supplies
- Athletic gear and apparel
- Art magazine subscriptions
$100–$500
- Textbooks and other course materials
- Prom tickets for students receiving financial aid
- House counselor and other student programming
$1,778+
- Community wellness speaker
- Transportation to one away game
- Student fellowships with the Tang Institute, Brace Center, CAMD, or the Peabody Institute
FY27 Goals
Participation: 65% (765 families)
Support: $3.8M
Andover Fund Priorities
The Andover Fund comprises a variety of current-use designations—from scholarships to athletics—that support the Academy’s highest priorities.
Learn more about how the Andover Fund provides unrestricted funds that allow Academy leadership the flexibility to address the school’s most pressing needs.
AFPC Leadership
Jamie and Tim Curley P’27, AFPC Co-Chairs
Ayumi Sakamoto and Marco Reverdito P’29, AFPC Vice-Chairs
Laura Hui P’28, AFPC International Vice-Chair
Ways to Give
Explore PA’s many flexible giving options so you're ready to connect families with the resources they need.
Donor Recognition Societies
In your volunteer work as an AFPC member, you may get to share the recognition societies that your peers can join in your outreach. Here are some details.
Bulfinch Loyalty Society
Named for one of Andover’s oldest and most revered buildings, the Bulfinch Loyalty Society recognizes and celebrates consistent supporters. The society welcomes those who give to Andover in any amount for two or more consecutive years. These annual gifts are crucial to the success of the Academy, helping to sustain Andover’s commitment to providing high quality education for its students.
Non Sibi Circle
The Non Sibi Circle recognizes all annual donors who give $1,778 or more to honor Andover’s founding year and to address the Academy’s most pressing needs. Leadership giving starts at the $10,000 giving level and unlocks new member benefits. Support from Non Sibi Circle members is the foundation of Phillips Academy’s future. Perhaps most critical, this support supplements endowment income and tuition, helps preserve need-blind admission, and ensures our ability to attract and retain talented and diverse faculty.
Helpful Resources
There are many ways to stay connected to Andover.
Andover Volunteer Management powered by GiveCampus
The GiveCampus Volunteer Information Portal (VIP) is an online tool to help volunteers manage outreach. Register at andover.edu/VIP or contact your Family Giving staff. Download or view the training guide to learn helpful tips, and find email templates and other key resources for your work in the GiveCampus VIP.
Andover Fund Parent Committee Webinars
These virtual meeting spaces are periodically scheduled by Family Giving staff and used for volunteer trainings, interactive conversation, idea sharing, and Q&A.
Family Giving Volunteer Newsletter
Sent out quarterly and includes giving updates, calls to action, highlights from campus, getting to know your fellow volunteers.
Family Bulletin
This weekly e-newsletter for parents and guardians contains a compilation of important Academy news, updates, reminders, and other key communications.
Impact of Giving website
See how donor support advances Andover’s priorities and creates opportunities for students and our community.
Annual Report
PA’s Annual Report provides stakeholders with key financial statements and an overview of endowment performance.
News and Social Media
Andover Digest, Phillips Academy’s official biweekly enewsletter, contains the best stories, media hits, and headlines from campus and beyond. It is produced by the Office of Communication and delivered via email to parents and guardians, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of Andover. In addition, the latest news can be found on Andover Today or on PA’s Instagram and Facebook accounts.
Family Giving Staff
Rebecca G. Brewster
Director of Family Giving
978-749-4286
Katherine Solimini
Associate Director, Family Giving
978-749-4583
Meaghan Reilly
Assistant Director, Family Giving
978-749-4303
Mary Raymond
Administrative Assistant, Annual Giving & Family Giving
978-749-4693