Challenges
12AM-7AM
First Gifts
Set your alarms, Giving Day 2021 has officially begun! Try to be the first gift on giving day to unlock a prize!
7AM-8AM
Honor a Frontline Worker
Frontline workers in our community leave their houses every day to help others, despite the risk. They have selflessly answered the call to respond to the needs of our suffering world. Let’s honor and thank our frontline workers today with a gift of any size. Our students will hand write thank you notes to all who are honored during this hour.
8AM-9AM
Founding Year Challenge
Founded by the Congregation of Notre Dame in 1903, Notre Dame Academy of Staten Island has been serving the young women of the community for 119 years. Two generous donors have pledged to double your donation this hour on our way to $1,903 in honor of our founding year.
9AM-10AM
Honor a Small Business
Small businesses are woven into the fabric of our communities and we are proud to support our NDA-family owned business throughout this pandemic and beyond. Support a small business today with a donation of any kind and visit one of the many businesses who have generously agreed to partner with us today.
10AM-11AM
Honor Your Daughter
Parents of NDA Alumnae: donate in honor of your daughter who graduated from Notre Dame and show that NDA pride lasts a lifetime!
11AM-12PM
Make a Lasting Impact
Your support will have a lasting impact on Notre Dame Academy. Consider a monthly gift this hour to show your support. $10.00/month can mean a world of difference to our students.
12PM-1PM
Proud Parent
Calling all proud parents: donate in honor of your daughter during this hour!
1PM-2PM
Honor an NDA Employee
It is time to honor the people who provide knowledge and support to our NDA students every single day! Honor an NDA employee, past or present during this hour.
2PM-3PM
Battle of the Decades
Calling all Alumnae: Donate this hour to show your continued support of NDA and help the “greatest decade” win with the most donors!
3PM-4PM
Honor the Class of 2021
The members of the Class of 2021 have persevered through an incredibly tough year and remain positive and hopeful. Let’s honor their commitment to excellence and celebrate their many accomplishments with a gift this hour!
4PM-5PM
Social Media Challenge
Follow @ndastatenisland on Instagram and like the challenge post from this hour for a chance to win an NDA gift
5PM-6PM
Support Your Passion
Whether you love the arts, theatre, athletics, music, or academics, Notre Dame Academy has a club or group for you. Support your passion this hour.
6PM-7PM
Honor a Volunteer
Our students are always giving back to the community. Even though this year has presented new challenges, our students are still determined to make an impact on our community. Please view this short video from Ava Paone, Elementary School Class of 2023 and consider a gift this hour to support her and her classmates on their road to service.
7PM-8PM
President's Society
Join our prestigious President’s Society this hour with a gift of $1,000 or more.
8PM-9PM
Young Alumna
By donating during this hour, you can make a difference in the school that made a difference in you! Consider a gift of $19.03 in honor of our founding year or $20.21 in honor of this year’s newest young alumnae!
9PM-10PM
Honor a CND
During this hour we are asking for donations in honor of a Sister of the Congregation of Notre Dame who impacted your life in a meaningful way.
10PM-12AM
St. Marguerite
As Giving Day 2021 comes to a close, we look to St. Marguerite Bourgeoys, our founder, to continue to guide us as a school community. Donate this hour in honor of someone that embodies the Spirit of St. Marguerite.