Ways To Give
Many supporters are opting for smarter, non-cash giving options that help us prepare girls for college and life—all while offering a variety of tax advantages.
These choices include donating stock, giving from your IRA, and making a grant from a Donor-Advised Fund. You can also leave your legacy by making a planned gift to benefit Saint Mary's through your estate plan or will.
There are many ways to give to Saint Mary's and make an impact on our students can campus. The Annual Fund is our annual giving program for unrestricted gifts, the Forever Campaign is a comprehensive campaign including gifts for our endowment, capital needs, debt reduction, and more.
Scroll down for specific ways to give or check out our links under "More Ways to Give" for other areas of interest.
I owe so much of the success I’ve had in my life and career to Saint Mary’s, and I am grateful to support my alma mater by giving back each year and through volunteering and membership on the Alumnae Leadership Council.
Melrose Whitfield Fisher ’72HS ’74C
Mazie Strickland Froelich '51C Outstanding Alumnae Award Recipient, 2024
Brandon Wright
Assistant Head of School for Development and Fundraising
Head of School, Development and Alumnae Office
School:
919-424-4111
Brandon served as Saint Mary’s School’s Director of Gift Planning from 2018 to 2023. During his tenure, he revitalized the school’s planned giving program, securing significant deferred, major, and blended gifts that contributed to the success of the Forever Campaign. His dedication and impact during that time were invaluable, and we are thrilled to welcome him back.
Brandon rejoins us from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he served as Senior Director of Gift Planning. In this role, he collaborated with schools and units across Carolina, including the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, UNC Health Foundation, UNC School of Law, Morehead-Cain Foundation, and Rams Club. Over his 16 years at Carolina, Brandon played a critical role in securing over $100 million in private support, underscoring his expertise in relationship-based philanthropy and comprehensive giving strategies.
Brandon's career in development began at Campbell University Law School as Associate Dean for External Relations, following an early career in banking with Wachovia. A North Carolina native, he holds a B.S. from Appalachian State University and brings a wealth of experience in philanthropy and leadership.
Brandon and his wife, Kelly, reside in Raleigh with their two dogs, Khaki and Fannie Mae.
Brandon rejoins us from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he served as Senior Director of Gift Planning. In this role, he collaborated with schools and units across Carolina, including the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, UNC Health Foundation, UNC School of Law, Morehead-Cain Foundation, and Rams Club. Over his 16 years at Carolina, Brandon played a critical role in securing over $100 million in private support, underscoring his expertise in relationship-based philanthropy and comprehensive giving strategies.
Brandon's career in development began at Campbell University Law School as Associate Dean for External Relations, following an early career in banking with Wachovia. A North Carolina native, he holds a B.S. from Appalachian State University and brings a wealth of experience in philanthropy and leadership.
Brandon and his wife, Kelly, reside in Raleigh with their two dogs, Khaki and Fannie Mae.
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