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Supporting Lovett

“In its development along the lines of Progressive Education—as our underlying principles and practices are described—the school has had the loyal, sympathetic, and active cooperation and support of a highly intelligent group of parents.”

- Eva Edwards Lovett

The Lovett School could not exist without the support of the Lovett family. Generations of Atlantans have invested in the future of our school, allowing the school to carry out its mission of offering a progressive education grounded in lifelong learning, moral character, and community engagement.

Like most independent schools, tuition and fees do not cover the total cost of educating our students, and so additional financial support from all members of the Lovett community is key. And, as is the case with other independent schools, Lovett solicits tax- deductible gifts and special financial support from its constituencies in several ways.

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Independent School Fundraising at a Glance

List of 5 items.

The Annual Fund
- When: yearly
- What it does: funds 5% of operating budget, ensuring Lovett's continued excellence
- What it funds: directly benefits faculty, programs and resources throughout Lovett
- Equivalent: a checking account that helps the school accomplish its daily work
Building Funds
- When: periodically
- What it does: funds buildings & renovations not covered by tuition
- What it funds: brick-and-mortar projects
- Equivalent: putting an addition on your home
Endowment
- When: periodically
- What it does: takes pressure off of the operating budget
- What it funds: salaries & benefits, faculty development, enrichment, financial aid, signature programs
- Equivalent: an investment account that produces dividends or interest
Special Interest Giving
- When: as a donor feels moved to participate
- What it does: funds special unbudgeted items and programs
- What it funds: surprise needs in specific areas of school life
- Equivalent: a gift for something you could not otherwise afford
Legacy Giving
- When: once in a donor's lifetime
- What it does: helps ensure Lovett's financial future
- What it funds: endowment or donor's choice
- Equivalent: a retirement plan

Culture of Generosity

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Development Team

List of 8 items.

Elizabeth Pearce

Chief Development Officer
elizabeth.pearce@lovett.org
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School Phone: (404) 262-3032x1277

Elizabeth is the Chief Development Officer, overseeing all aspects of fundraising for Lovett. Prior to joining Lovett, Elizabeth was a consultant with Coxe Curry & Associates for over 16 years. Her campaign experiences range from annual campaigns, capital campaigns, and endowment efforts to feasibility studies, development assessments, and the coordination of campaign materials. Over the years, she worked with some of Atlanta’s finest nonprofits.

Before joining Coxe Curry & Associates in 2000, Elizabeth worked as a PeopleSoft Project Manager and Consultant at Deloitte Consulting. She was responsible for technology package integration and installation for several Fortune 100 clients. Elizabeth also worked for INVESCO in their retirement plans services area where she provided customer service to over 75 corporate clients daily regarding 401(k) plans for over 10,000 individuals.

Elizabeth is a Trustee of Rhodes College and also serves on the Emeritus Board of Breakthrough Atlanta, the Shepherd Center Advisory Board, and has been integral in starting a new giving circle at Shepherd called ‘Women Shaping Shepherd.’ She previously served on the Board of Directors at the Whitefoord Community Program and the Board of Trustees of the Frazer Center.

A native of Atlanta, Elizabeth graduated from The Lovett School, Class of 1987, and Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee with a B.A. in Business Administration. She has an M.B.A. from Georgia State University.
Katie McDowell

Director of Development for Strategic Partnerships
katie.mcdowell@lovett.org
April Perez

Director of Advancement Services
april.perez@lovett.org
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As Lovett's Director of Advancement Services, April is responsible for managing the Advancement Services division while making critical business decisions, with full accountability that involve all aspects of gift processing such as: recording, documentation requirements, receipting, reconciliation, troubleshooting and reporting. She also serves as the liaison between the Business and Advancement Offices, a position she is well-suited for as Lovett's former accounting assistant and student billing representative. In addition, April has coached Lovett's JV cheerleading squad and volunteered at the Lovett auction. She holds a bachelor of science degree from Georgia State University and has volunteered with Hands on Atlanta, the Atlanta Community Food Bank, and Project Open Hand.
Jessica Amador

Leadership Giving Manager
jessica.amador@lovett.org
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School Phone: (404) 262-3032x1362

Jessica joined Lovett in the summer of 2012. Prior to working for Lovett, Jessica worked as a Senior Program Coordinator at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. There she organized fund raising efforts for the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center. She is a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology with a B.S. in Business with concentrations in marketing and finance. Outside of work she enjoys traveling, going to the movies and trying new restaurants with her husband.
Tricia Brock Madden '96

Alumni Annual Giving Manager
tricia.madden@lovett.org
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School Phone: (404) 262-3032 Ext 1266
Nancy Black

Stewardship & Events Manager
nancy.black@lovett.org
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School Phone: (404) 262-3032x1354

Nancy rejoined Lovett’s development office in 2014. She holds a B.A. in History from Rhodes College and a M.A. in International Educational Development from Teachers College, Columbia University. She worked in development at an independent school in New York City prior to joining Lovett in 2003 as the Director of the Annual Fund. After taking time off to be with her two children, Nancy has returned to Lovett to assist with the Our Defining Decade campaign.
Jennifer Boutté

Manager, Community Relations
Development Office Coordinator
jennifer.boutte@lovett.org
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Jennifer started at Lovett in the Fall of 2010 as a 3rd Grade Co-Teacher where she worked for 2 years and then as a 5th Grade Co-Teacher for 5 years before becoming the Manager of Community Relations for the Lovett School. Her route to her current position is not a conventional one. She started as an environmental engineer in Texas. Jennifer and her husband then moved to Atlanta where she worked as the manager of a small Graphic Design and Printing Company and then decided to be a stay-at-home mom when her first child was born. Always active in the community and at her children’s preschool, Jennifer chaired various fundraising events and served in volunteer leadership positions. When her first child started at Lovett, she jumped right in and began working as a Welcome Desk volunteer. She later served on several Lovett Parent Association (LPA) committees and as Co-President of the LPA. She has also served on LionBacker and FOTA committees. Jennifer enjoyed working with the students of the Lower School and is happy to be working with the broader Lovett Community.
Katherine Bachman

Development Database Associate
kate.bachman@lovett.org
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School Phone: 404-262-3032x1376