The Fund for Newton Country Day - Newton Country Day School

Give the Gift of Courage and Confidence

When you give through the Fund for Newton Country Day, you invest in long-term growth and well-being of our community. Your support enhances the student, faculty, and staff experience, creating an exceptional educational environment and cultivating women of Courage and Confidence.

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Why Give?

STAY FLEXIBLE

Enables us to respond effectively to unexpected needs in a progressive environment.

ENHANCE PROGRAMS

Enriches and expands all of our current programs, both in and beyond the classroom.

FUEL PRIORITIES

Delivers critical resources that sustain the school’s highest priorities while addressing essential operational needs.

CAMPUS CARE

Preserves and enhances the beauty and safety of our entire campus, creating a space where people and activities can shine.

EMPOWER EDUCATORS

Creates opportunities for professional growth to support excellence and enrich the student experience.

EXPAND ACCESS

Expands financial access to ensure we attract and support the most talented and dynamic
student body.

The Spire Society

The Spire Society brings together an extraordinary group of dedicated donors who contribute $2,500 or more annually to The Fund for Newton Country Day. Members of this distinguished society are champions of the School’s mission and the foundation of our success. Your collective generosity strengthens every corner of our community, ensures program excellence, and enriches opportunities for our students and faculty.

Learn more about The Spire Society

Contact Kay McMahon, Annual Fund Director and Gift Officer at kmcmahon@newtonSH.org or 617-599-4711 for more information on how to become a Spire Society member.

FY26 Fundraising Priorities

The Fund for Newton Country Day
Our top priority, representing 8% of the operating budget; alumnae and parent participation sustains academics, faculty, faith, service, and financial aid.

Library Transformation
The Bold Vision, Bright Future gala raised nearly $2.4 million to advance innovation at Newton Country Day. The first step is transforming the Library into a dynamic hub for learning and collaboration, opening for the 2026–27 school year.

Giving Day (Apr. 8)
All-in community giving; every gift counts and adds up to extraordinary impact.

Leadership Gifts
Strategic opportunities for donors to fund the new turf field and strengthen the endowment for future generations.

Annual Fund Committee

We’re pleased to introduce the Annual Fund Committee, led by co-chairs Carolyn Morey P ’20 ’23 ’27 and Jill Gunter ’08. Serving as key ambassadors for The Fund for Newton Country Day, Carolyn and Jill are instrumental in shaping strategy and driving momentum toward our $1.85 million goal.

Carolyn Morey P '20 '23 '27
Jill Gunter '08

Carolyn Morey P '20 '23 '27

Carolyn is a dedicated professional with a diverse career spanning finance, education, and community service. After graduating from the Convent of the Sacred Heart 91st in New York City in 1991 and earning a degree from Hobart and William Smith Colleges, she built a strong foundation in finance through roles at Brown Brothers Harriman and Bain Capital. She later transitioned into education, pursuing her passion for teaching and child development as an early childhood educator at Spruce Street Nursery, where she fostered curiosity, growth, and a love of learning in young students.

In addition to her professional work, Carolyn actively engages in volunteer service with organizations throughout downtown Boston. Her commitment to service has strengthened her ability to connect with others and contribute to the broader community.

Newton Country Day School holds special significance in Carolyn’s life and for her family. Her three daughters, Charlotte ’20, Catherine ’23, and Elizabeth ’27, have all attended the school, giving her a firsthand appreciation for the lasting value of an education rooted in academic excellence and community values. These experiences continue to inspire Carolyn’s commitment to education, service, and community building.

Jill Gunter '08

Jill is a cofounder of Espresso Systems, where she has driven adoption of the company's flagship product: a performant blockchain network that supports thousands of daily users and hundreds of millions of value.She has worked in the financial technology industry for 10 years, including consulting for the International Monetary Fund and working with major clients including Nasdaq and the Bank of England. She appears regularly on Bloomberg and CNBC in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and the Financial Times. She holds a MSc, Oxford and AB, Harvard. She graduated from Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart in 2008 and is a member of the Board of Trustees.

What is the Fund for Newton Country Day?

The Annual Fund is the cornerstone of our school's fundraising efforts. It provides the unrestricted funds necessary to support the day-to-day operations, academic enrichment, arts, athletics, and overall student experience at Newton Country Day. These gifts are put to immediate use, impacting students each day.

We’re here to help you make your best gift and guide you through the many impactful ways you can contribute to the school this spring. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Kay McMahon, Director of the Annual Fund, at kmcmahon@newtonSH.org or (617) 559-4711.