The Grove - September 2024

Volume 38 | September 2024

Welcome to The Grove - your resource for Riverfield giving news. Each edition is designed to keep you updated and plugged into the Riverfield culture of philanthropy.

Save the Dates

September 12, 8:30am

RFA Meet & Greet Breakfast

September 18, 4-8pm

Dine & Donate

@ La Madeline Tulsa Hills

September 30

Raven Classic

October 12

RCDS Night @ FC Tulsa

October 16

RFA's Run for Riverfield

Shop and Donate Partners

Box Tops for Education

Double Your Giving

Does your company match charitable giving? Please consider asking your place of employment if they match charitable giving and double your donation!

Your Support Makes a Difference

The 2024-25 Raven Fund is off to a wonderful start thanks to the generosity of our families and staff. The Raven Fund supports day-to-day operations not covered by tuition and plays an important role in the school's financial health.

It is also our pleasure to introduce Clint Rataczak, Riverfield’s new Director of Giving. Clint joins the RCDS Advancement Department after 21 years as Development Director for St. Luke’s School in New York City where he coordinated volunteer activities and led annual fundraising efforts and events. Though much of his career was spent in the northeast, Clint is no stranger to Tulsa. A Joplin native, he graduated from TU and spent several years serving in the development offices of Tulsa Ballet, Tulsa Philharmonic, and Tulsa Area United Way.

Clint steps into the Director role as Patti Grice enters semi-retirement, after serving the school for seventeen and a half years. Patti will continue working part-time as an Advisor to our Advancement Department.

Please join us in welcoming Clint as you meet him on campus, at potlucks, and at other RCDS events. He is a wonderful addition to our staff.

Message from RFA President

What an amazing start to the 2024-25 school year! RFA is ready to hit the ground running with its first fundraiser of the year. Sponsorships are open for the annual Run for Rivefield and would love to have your business or family name represented. If you are interested in learning more about RFA or meeting other members, I encourage you to join us on September 12th at 8:30 am in the conference room of the Main Building for a breakfast meet and greet. No prior involvement in RFA is necessary. We hope to see you there!

If you have any questions about RFA, please reach out to me at any time at rfa@riverfield.org.

Suzie Wood,

RFA President

2024 Raven Classic

Every fall, the RCDS community takes to the links in support of the Riverfield Athletic Department's biggest fundraiser of the year. Funds raised through sponsors, players, and other donors help offset costs including uniforms, field and court maintenance, transportation, and more. To sponsor, please complete this form by September 23. For questions, email Jason Bogle at jbogle@riverfield.org.

Planned Giving

Help us fulfill our mission and leave your legacy! There's an easier way to give through your IRA. If you are 70 1/2 or older, you can make a gift directly to Riverfield through your IRA. There are many benefits and it's more tax efficient! To learn more, visit our Legacy Planning site or contact Clint Rataczak at crataczak@riverfield.org to set up a complimentary meeting with our planned giving experts who can help you with financial and estate planning questions.

Riverfield Department of Advancement

advancement@riverfield.org

www.riverfield.org

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